Resident Engineer – Aviation

Group PMX • Newark, NJ

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Serve as the on-site representative for the Owner, overseeing construction of the air train (automated people mover) system including guideways, stations, and systems integration. Manage daily construction activities to ensure compliance with contract documents, design drawings, and airport operational constraints. Lead coordination between contractors, design teams (civil, structural, MEP, and systems), airport authorities, and regulatory agencies. Review and respond to RFIs, submittals, shop drawings, and change orders; resolve field issues in real time. Monitor contractor performance, construction quality, and adherence to schedule milestones. Enforce QA/QC procedures and ensure compliance with FAA, OSHA, and Port Authority standards. Oversee installation and integration of APM systems (propulsion, signaling, communications, controls). Track progress, validate pay applications, and support cost control, claims review, and change management. Prepare daily reports, progress updates, and executive summaries for project leadership.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or related discipline.
• 10–15+ years of experience in construction management or engineering within the A/E/C industry.
• Direct experience with aviation infrastructure and/or automated people mover (APM), rail, or transit systems required.
• Strong knowledge of construction management practices, contract administration, and systems integration.
• Familiarity with design-build or CM/GC delivery methods and stakeholder-heavy programs.

Nice To Haves

• Professional Engineer (PE) license strongly preferred.
• Experience working on large, complex projects in active airport environments is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the on-site representative for the Owner, overseeing construction of the air train (automated people mover) system including guideways, stations, and systems integration.
• Manage daily construction activities to ensure compliance with contract documents, design drawings, and airport operational constraints.
• Lead coordination between contractors, design teams (civil, structural, MEP, and systems), airport authorities, and regulatory agencies.
• Review and respond to RFIs, submittals, shop drawings, and change orders; resolve field issues in real time.
• Monitor contractor performance, construction quality, and adherence to schedule milestones.
• Enforce QA/QC procedures and ensure compliance with FAA, OSHA, and Port Authority standards.
• Oversee installation and integration of APM systems (propulsion, signaling, communications, controls).
• Track progress, validate pay applications, and support cost control, claims review, and change management.
• Prepare daily reports, progress updates, and executive summaries for project leadership.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior