What are the responsibilities and job description for the Resident Engineer position at HARDESTY & HANOVER CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, LLC?
Hoboken, NJ
H&H Construction Services is offering exciting career opportunities for Resident Engineers with a Professional Engineer License. We currently have multiple inspection projects for movable and fixed bridges in Northern, Central and Southern New Jersey.
H&H is a nationally recognized, full-service infrastructure engineering firm delivering innovative solutions that move communities forward. With more than 139 years of experience and over 600 professionals across 32 offices nationwide, we combine deep technical expertise with the agility of a privately owned firm. From planning and design through construction, we manage the full project life cycle while continually advancing our capabilities, strengthening our national presence, and investing in the people who power our growth. At H&H, you’ll join a firm that is building on its legacy by aligning expertise, expanding opportunity, and positioning itself for long-term, sustainable growth.
Responsibilities
We offer a professional work environment, competitive salary, benefits package and 401(k).
EOE M/F/DISABILITY/VETS
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H&H Construction Services is offering exciting career opportunities for Resident Engineers with a Professional Engineer License. We currently have multiple inspection projects for movable and fixed bridges in Northern, Central and Southern New Jersey.
H&H is a nationally recognized, full-service infrastructure engineering firm delivering innovative solutions that move communities forward. With more than 139 years of experience and over 600 professionals across 32 offices nationwide, we combine deep technical expertise with the agility of a privately owned firm. From planning and design through construction, we manage the full project life cycle while continually advancing our capabilities, strengthening our national presence, and investing in the people who power our growth. At H&H, you’ll join a firm that is building on its legacy by aligning expertise, expanding opportunity, and positioning itself for long-term, sustainable growth.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the on-site representative overseeing all construction activities to ensure compliance with contract documents, plans, and NJTA standards
- Provide leadership and direction to inspection staff, including assignment of duties, performance oversight, and quality control of field activities
- Monitor contractor performance, schedule progress, and adherence to project milestones; identify risks and implement corrective actions as needed
- Administer construction contracts, including review and approval of submittals, RFIs, change orders, and payment applications
- Ensure compliance with all applicable safety regulations, traffic control requirements, and environmental standards
- Coordinate daily with contractors, design teams, NJTA representatives, and other stakeholders to resolve field issues and maintain project continuity
- Maintain accurate project documentation, including daily reports, quantities, field measurements, and as-built records
- Review and verify construction quantities and support project controls, cost tracking, and forecasting activities
- Facilitate progress meetings and prepare status reports for senior management and client stakeholders
- Oversee inspection of materials and workmanship to ensure adherence to specifications and quality standards
- Support dispute resolution and claims analysis, including documentation of field conditions and contractor impacts
- Ensure successful project closeout, including punch list completion, final documentation, and turnover to the owner
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline
- Active Professional Engineer (PE) license in New Jersey preferred; NICET Level IV with equivalent highway construction experience considered
- 12–15 years of progressive experience in highway or heavy civil construction, including resident engineering, field inspection, and construction oversight
- Demonstrated leadership managing contractors, inspection staff, and daily site operations on complex infrastructure projects
- Strong working knowledge of New Jersey Turnpike Authority standards, specifications, and procedures
- Familiarity with Critical Path Method (CPM) scheduling and its application to construction management
- Proficiency in construction management systems, documentation, and reporting tools
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to coordinate effectively with clients, agencies, and project stakeholders
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office and strong analytical capabilities
- Proven ability to operate independently in a field leadership role while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams
- Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to active project sites
We offer a professional work environment, competitive salary, benefits package and 401(k).
EOE M/F/DISABILITY/VETS
Apply Now
Related Projects
Transportation // Fixed Bridges Bruckner Expressway over Amtrak/CSX Hunts Point Access Improvements View Project
Transportation // Fixed Bridges I-75 Express Lanes Segment C View Project
Transportation // Fixed Bridges Garden State Parkway Southbound Bridge over the Great Egg Harbor and Drag Channel View Project