Resident Engineer

Luster National•Seattle, WA

12h

About The Position

Luster is building a talent pool for future Resident Engineer openings supporting large, complex heavy-civil infrastructure programs. Projects may include highways, roads, bridges, bus and rail transit, international airports, and water/wastewater projects delivered through traditional and alternative methods. These are future hiring opportunities, not a specific currently available position. Selected candidates may be activated in the specialty talent pool and notified first when a project need arises. Resident Engineers run the field office for an assigned construction contract. They administer the contract, oversee inspection staff, and ensure that construction complies with plans, specifications, and contract requirements. The work includes maintaining clear, complete records to support decisions and the program’s position in the event of changes, claims, audits, or later reviews. Scope and complexity vary by experience level. The role may also involve coordinating with the contractor, agency staff, designers, utilities, railroads, and operational groups; overseeing quality, safety, and documentation; and supporting project completion and closeout. The position requires a relevant bachelor’s degree or equivalent education and experience, plus at least five years of applicable experience on large, complex heavy-civil infrastructure projects.

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 ability, 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, and trackwork; airfield runway, taxiway, or terminal work; bridges and structures; water and wastewater facilities; or highways and roads.
Experience with federally funded construction and related 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, ensuring the contractor meets plans, specifications, and contract requirements.
Oversee inspection staff, field coverage, assignments, and daily documentation standards.
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 schedules, 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 materials-testing coordination, and 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 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.