Senior Resident Engineer, Aviation

Job overview

Compensation is $125,000–$165,000 per year. The Senior Resident Engineer, Aviation role is onsite at airport project sites throughout the Northeast; the listing is associated with Freeport, ME, and the position may be based in any of McFarland Johnson’s Northeast offices. in the structural listing; the description states $125,000–$165,000 annually plus eligibility for a performance-based incentive or bonus. McFarland Johnson’s aviation practice serves airports across the region.

What you'll do

• Lead onsite construction oversight for compliance with plans, specifications, and contracts
• serve as a field contact for contractors, airport staff, inspectors, and project teams
• direct inspection teams
• oversee progress, workmanship, schedules, and material testing
• review field reports and project records
• review payment quantities
• coordinate RFIs, submittals, and change orders
• resolve field issues
• coordinate construction around airport operations
• lead progress meetings, inspections, punch lists, and closeout.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

senior resident engineer

aviation construction

airport infrastructure

construction oversight

field inspection

civil engineering

northeast project sites

mcfarland johnson

12+ years experience

travel required

night and weekend work may be necessary

employee-owned firm

paid travel expenses

employee stock ownership plan

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• paid time off and parental leave
• fully contributed employee stock ownership plan
• 401(k) match
• technical training and professional development
• transportation, lodging, and meal expenses for project assignments
• overtime premium wages.

Why this role

Requires 12 or more years of relevant experience; airport construction experience is strongly preferred. Travel to project sites is required, and assignments may involve extended stays; night and weekend work may be necessary.

About the employer

McFarland Johnson is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.