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Resident Construction Engineer

GHD


Job Location:

Austin, TX - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 4 November 2026 (13 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 1 February 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

Bring your curiosity and determination to make a positive impact on the future of transport and well help you go all the way.

Join our team of globally connected specialists to help solve complex transport challenges and experience groundbreaking projects from idea to delivery and beyond.

Who are we looking for

We are looking for a Resident Engineer / Construction Manager to act as the owners or firms full-time on-site representative responsible for delivering the project on schedule within budget to specification and safely. This role oversees contractors administers the construction contract enforces quality and safety standards and serves as the main field link between the owner design team contractors and regulatory agencies.

Our Hybrid Work Model:

Be part of the dynamic culture! Our workplace thrives on a hybrid model combining in-office collaboration and flexibility. Join us in the office three days a week to contribute connect and excel in our vibrant environment.

Working with an energetic and high performing team this position offers a variety of work and will see you involved in:

  • SupervisesField inspectors assistant resident engineers field office staff
  • Contract administration

  • Administer the construction contract and enforce plans specifications and contract terms.

  • Review and process submittals shop drawings RFIs and change orders; track them in logs.

  • Evaluate change order requests negotiate costs and time impacts and recommend approval.

  • Verify quantities and review monthly pay applications against work in place.

  • Document and help resolve claims disputes and differing site conditions.

Field oversight and quality

  • Manage daily site activities and inspect work for conformance with plans and specifications.

  • Direct the quality assurance program including materials testing and special inspections.

  • Issue non-conformance reports and verify corrective action.

  • Interpret drawings in the field and coordinate clarifications with the engineer of record.

Schedule and cost

  • Review the contractors baseline schedule and monthly updates; flag delays and recovery needs.

  • Track the project budget contingency and cost forecasts.

  • Report progress risks and issues to the owner and leadership.

Safety and compliance

  • Monitor contractor compliance with OSHA and site safety plans; stop unsafe work.

  • Ensure compliance with permits environmental requirements (e.g. SWPPP) and agency conditions.

  • Track prevailing wage and DBE/MBE requirements where applicable.

Documentation and communication

  • Keep daily reports photo records meeting minutes and correspondence files.

  • Lead weekly progress meetings with contractors designers and stakeholders.

  • Coordinate with utilities agencies and the public on traffic control and impacts.

Closeout

  • Run substantial and final completion inspections and manage punch lists.

  • Collect as-builts O&M manuals warranties and final releases.

  • Support commissioning and turnover to the owner.

What youll bring to the team:

  • Bachelors degree in civil engineering construction management or a related field.

  • 8 years of construction experience including 5 years in a resident engineer construction manager or field engineering role.

  • Working knowledge of construction contracts specifications and change management.

  • Valid drivers license.

Preferred

  • Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain one within 12 months.

  • Certified Construction Manager (CCM) or PMP certification.

  • OSHA 30-Hour Construction certification.

  • Experience on public works projects (DOT municipal water/wastewater or federal).

  • Familiarity with Procore Primavera P6 or MS Project and Bluebeam.

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As a multicultural organization we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race color religion genetic information national origin sex (including same sex) sexual orientation gender identity pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions age disability or handicap citizenship status service member status or any other category protected by federal state or local law.




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GHD is one of the world’s leading professional services companies operating in the global markets of water, energy and resources, environment, property and buildings, and transportation. We provide engineering, architecture, environmental, advisory, digital and construction services t ... View more

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