Senior Resident Engineer

H. J. Russell & Company•Newton, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Resident Engineer (SRE) serves as the on-site leader responsible for the day-to-day oversight, coordination, and delivery of a large-scale airport parking garage project. This role acts as the Owner’s primary field representative, ensuring that construction activities are executed in accordance with contract requirements, design intent, safety standards, and program objectives. The SRE will work closely with the Owner, contractors, designers, airport operations, and stakeholders to successfully deliver a complex, multi-level parking structure in an active airport environment with minimal disruption to ongoing operations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field
12+ years of progressive experience in construction management, with at least 5 years in a lead field role
Proven experience delivering large-scale structured parking facilities or airport infrastructure projects
Strong knowledge of reinforced concrete and post-tensioned structural systems
Experience working in active airports or similarly complex operational environments
Proficiency with construction management and project controls tools (e.g., Procore, Oracle Unifier, Primavera P6)
Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
Professional Engineer (PE) license
Certified Construction Manager (CCM) or PMP certification
Experience with aviation authority standards and FAA-related projects
Familiarity with sustainable parking design (LEED/Parksmart) and smart parking systems

Responsibilities

Serve as the Owner’s on-site representative with full authority over field coordination and issue resolution
Lead daily construction oversight activities, including site walks, inspections, and contractor coordination
Monitor contractor performance for compliance with contract documents, specifications, and quality standards
Ensure adherence to schedule milestones and proactively identify risks to project delivery
Coordinate closely with the General Contractor, subcontractors, and design team to resolve field issues in real time
Lead and facilitate daily briefings, weekly progress meetings, and coordination sessions
Oversee implementation of phasing plans to maintain airport operations, including traffic flow and parking availability
Interface with airport stakeholders to manage impacts to passengers, tenants, and operations
Monitor construction progress against baseline schedules (e.g., Primavera P6)
Review contractor schedules, look-ahead plans, and recovery plans
Support project controls team in tracking cost, change orders, and earned value performance
Validate contractor pay applications and quantities installed
Ensure all work complies with project specifications, codes, and regulatory requirements
Oversee inspection and testing activities, including structural concrete, post-tension systems, and MEP installations
Maintain detailed field reports, daily logs, and documentation of construction activities
Enforce quality management plans and corrective actions as needed
Champion a zero-incident safety culture in alignment with program safety goals
Monitor contractor safety performance and ensure compliance with OSHA and airport safety requirements
Identify and mitigate construction risks, particularly those impacting active airport operations
Act as the primary liaison between the Owner, contractors, airport operations, and external agencies
Coordinate with aviation stakeholders to manage impacts to terminal access, ground transportation, and adjacent facilities
Support public outreach and communication efforts as required
Provides direction on all jobsite activities within the Resident Engineer Field Office. Activities are directed toward the completion of the projects. May be responsible for multiple projects concurrently. Suggestions and recommendations as hiring, firing, advancement, or promotion are given weight.