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Resident Engineer

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Boston, MA
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Job overview

The Resident Engineer oversees construction management for complex capital and tenant improvement projects, aligning design intent, construction activities, quality standards, and operational requirements. The role coordinates with project teams, contractors, tenants, and agencies, provides on-site leadership, and supports safe, efficient delivery while minimizing disruption to active transportation facilities and ongoing operations.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Construction ManagementConstruction PracticesConstruction RegulationsPlan and Specification ReviewContract RequirementsQuality StandardsSafety ProceduresCodesOperational ConstraintsStakeholder CoordinationCommunicationProject Management TechnologyDocumentationField Oversight

Qualifications

3+ Years Construction ExperienceMassachusetts Construction Supervisors LicenseBachelor's in Engineering or Construction Management or Related Field

Full job description

As a Resident Engineer, you are a technically skilled and highly organized construction professional who thrives in complex, active environments where quality, safety, stakeholder coordination, and operational continuity are critical. You combine strong judgment, attention to detail, and problem-solving abilities with the capacity to build effective relationships, navigate competing priorities, adapt to changing conditions, and provide leadership that supports the successful delivery of capital projects while minimizing impacts to ongoing operations and maintaining high standards of construction excellence. Demonstrates strong construction management expertise, ensuring design intent, construction activities, quality standards, and operational requirements are aligned throughout the lifecycle of complex capital and tenant improvement projects. Collaborates closely with Project Managers, contractors, consultants, Operations, Facilities, tenants, and regulatory agencies to coordinate construction activities, resolve field conflicts, and minimize impacts to active transportation facilities, infrastructure, and ongoing operations. Provides on-site leadership through continuous observation of work activities, evaluating safety, quality, sequencing, constructability, and schedule performance while proactively identifying risks, recommending solutions, and driving timely corrective actions. Maintains comprehensive project oversight through detailed documentation, stakeholder communication, quality assurance coordination, and issue resolution, helping ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and in accordance with Massport standards, contractual requirements, and operational needs. What you offer: Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Construction Management or related field is preferred. 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 associated with active construction projects. Proven ability to coordinate complex construction activities and stakeholders, applying strong communication, project management technology, documentation, and field oversight skills to support safe, compliant, and efficient project delivery. Massachusetts Construction Supervisors License is desirable.

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