Massachusetts Port Authority- Resident Engineer
About The Position
The Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) is hiring a Resident Engineer in its Capital Programs & Environmental Affairs Department. The department delivers infrastructure projects through programming, design, and construction, with an emphasis on safe, efficient, sustainable infrastructure, inclusivity, technology, and continuous improvement. The Resident Engineer is a technically skilled, organized construction professional who supports complex capital and tenant improvement projects in active operational environments. The role ensures that design intent, construction work, quality standards, safety, and operational requirements remain aligned throughout project delivery. It requires coordination with project stakeholders, on-site oversight, thorough documentation, and timely resolution of issues while minimizing impacts to ongoing operations. The annual salary range is $84,000 to $98,000, with compensation determined by factors including experience, education, certifications, training, specialized skills, and qualifications. Massport describes its work environment as collaborative and inclusive, with opportunities for employee growth and a focus on work/life balance, safety, community impact, and environmental protection.
Requirements
- 3–5 years of experience in construction, resident engineering, inspection, or construction management within airport, transportation, civil, maritime, utility, building, or other complex operational environments.
- Strong knowledge of construction practices and regulations, including plans, specifications, contract requirements, quality standards, safety procedures, codes, and operational constraints for active construction projects.
- Ability to coordinate complex construction activities and stakeholders.
- Strong communication, project management technology, documentation, and field oversight skills.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field is preferred.
- Massachusetts Construction Supervisors License is desirable.
Responsibilities
- Align design intent, construction activities, quality standards, and operational requirements throughout complex capital and tenant improvement projects.
- Coordinate with Project Managers, contractors, consultants, Operations, Facilities, tenants, and regulatory agencies to organize construction activities and resolve field conflicts.
- Minimize construction impacts to active transportation facilities, infrastructure, and ongoing operations.
- Provide on-site leadership through continuous observation of work activities, evaluating safety, quality, sequencing, constructability, and schedule performance.
- Identify risks, recommend solutions, and drive timely corrective actions.
- Maintain project oversight through detailed documentation, stakeholder communication, quality assurance coordination, and issue resolution.
- Help ensure projects are delivered safely and efficiently and comply with Massport standards, contractual requirements, and operational needs.
Benefits
- Work/life balance
- A supportive and inclusive culture
- Opportunities for growth
- Safe, healthy, and secure work environment
- Comprehensive compensation and benefits package (details not provided)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
