Resident Engineer

Luster National•Los Angeles, CA

About The Position

Luster is building a talent pool for future Resident Engineer roles supporting large, complex heavy civil infrastructure programs, including highways, roads, bridges, transit, aviation, and water/wastewater projects delivered through traditional and alternative delivery methods. These are advance hiring opportunities rather than openings for a specific currently available position. Selected candidates may be activated in the talent pool and notified first when a project need arises. The Resident Engineer runs the field office for an assigned construction contract, administers the contract, oversees inspection staff, and enforces plans, specifications, and contract requirements. The role involves coordinating with contractors, agency staff, designers, and other project stakeholders; assessing progress, changes, claims, quality, safety, and documentation; and supporting project completion and closeout. The scope and complexity of responsibilities increase with experience level. The position requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience, along with at least five years of relevant experience on large, complex heavy-civil infrastructure projects. The expected salary range is $100,000–$180,000 per year ($48–$87 per hour), depending on factors such as experience, qualifications, and location.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, construction management, construction engineering, engineering technology, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
At least 5 years of construction management, resident engineering, or construction engineering and inspection experience on large (over $500 million), complex heavy-civil infrastructure projects.
Experience administering construction contracts in the field, including submittals, requests for information, change management, and progress payments.
Experience overseeing inspection staff and field documentation on an active construction site.
Working knowledge of construction means and methods, contract administration practices, quality assurance, and field documentation standards.
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and construction schedules.
Experience with industry-standard project or construction management software, such as Primavera P6, Unifier, Kahua, or e-Builder.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or Office 365, including tools such as Outlook, Teams, Word, and PowerPoint.
Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
Excellent multitasking and organizational skills.
Collaborative mindset that fosters teamwork, trust, and positive relationships.
Curiosity, problem-solving abilities, and commitment to continuous improvement.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in civil engineering, construction management, construction engineering, or engineering technology.
Active professional certifications or licenses such as PE, CCM (CMAA), and/or OSHA 30-Hour Construction.
Experience serving as the owner’s Resident Engineer on a construction contract exceeding $100 million in construction value.
Experience supporting programs valued at $1 billion or more, or transportation megaprograms exceeding $10 billion.
Experience overseeing construction across multiple sectors, such as transit guideway, station, or trackwork; airfield runway, taxiway, or terminal work; bridge and structures work; water and wastewater facilities; or highway and roadway work.
Experience with federally funded construction and associated documentation and reporting requirements.
Proficiency with Microsoft Power BI, Oracle Cloud Analytics, or other dashboard KPI reporting software.

Responsibilities

Administer construction contracts in the field and hold contractors to plans, specifications, and contract requirements.
Oversee inspection staff, daily field coverage, inspection assignments, and daily documentation.
Serve as the program’s focal point for contractor correspondence and coordinate formal responses with agency staff and the designer of record.
Review and process submittals, requests for information, and shop drawings, coordinating technical responses with the design team.
Evaluate progress against the schedule, verify installed quantities against approved documents, and recommend progress payments.
Analyze change requests, potential change orders, and claims, and develop independent cost and schedule positions to support program determinations.
Oversee quality assurance activities and coordinate materials testing; track nonconformances through documented resolution.
Monitor contractor compliance with site safety requirements and permit conditions, and support incident reporting and corrective action.
Coordinate with designers, utility owners, railroads, airport and transit operations groups, and adjacent contracts to resolve field conflicts.
Maintain complete construction records, daily reports, correspondence, and as-built documentation in the project management information system.
May lead progress meetings and coordinate punch list development, testing and commissioning oversight, substantial completion, and closeout documentation.