Resident Engineer-New Jersey

* Serve as the on-site Resident Engineer overseeing construction activities for complex facility improvement projects for the New Jersey Turnpike Authority (NJTA) and similar public agencies, with a focus on law enforcement and public safety facilities.

* Manage a staff of construction professionals including Assistant Resident Engineers, Office Engineers, Field Inspectors, specialty inspectors, and project controls support staff.

* Oversee renovation, alteration, and upgrade work within active State Police and public safety facilities, ensuring continuous operations are maintained during construction (phased construction, temporary operations plans, secure access/egress, and controlled work zones).

* Supervise construction of building systems including mechanical, electrical, plumbing (MEP), HVAC, fire protection, emergency power, security/access control, communications/IT infrastructure, architectural, structural, and site/civil improvements.

* Coordinate closely with NJTA representatives, State Police leadership, facility operations, contractors, and utility providers to plan and execute work safely and efficiently within secure and occupied environments.

* Run weekly construction progress meetings and lead coordination on phasing, logistics, access restrictions, and schedule recovery actions as needed.

* Monitor contractor compliance with NJTA specifications and contract documents, as well as applicable safety, security, and facility operational requirements typical of State Police and public safety facilities.

* Oversee schedule adherence, cost control, QA/QC inspections, testing, commissioning/start-up, substantial completion, and final acceptance/turnover.

* Review and process contractor payment applications, change orders, claims, time extensions, field directives, and dispute resolution items.

* Ensure thorough documentation of field conditions, daily reports, inspection logs, material approvals, RFIs, submittals, security-related constraints, and as-built verification.

* Provide leadership, mentorship, and technical guidance to less-experienced field staff.

* Perform other duties as needed.

* 15+ years of construction experience with at least 5 years serving as Resident Engineer on major public agency projects.

* Demonstrated experience serving as Resident Engineer on State Police, law enforcement, emergency management, corrections, or comparable secure/public safety facility renovations (occupied and operational facilities preferred).

* Experience working with NJTA or comparable public agencies such as NJDOT, NJ Transit, PANYNJ, NJSP, or other state authorities.

* Strong background in MEP systems, building renovations, and coordination of multiple disciplines (architectural/structural/MEP/security/IT) in secure environments.

* Experience overseeing security/access control systems, CCTV, intrusion detection, secure communications, and other public safety facility technology upgrades.

* Proven ability to manage contractor performance, negotiate change orders, control costs, and resolve construction claims.

* Excellent organizational, leadership, and communication skills, including confidence interacting with senior client stakeholders in high-sensitivity environments.

* OSHA 30-hour training certification.

* Professional Engineer (PE) license in New Jersey preferred.

* Preference given to local candidates familiar with NJTA standards, procedures, and documentation requirements.