Prepare and manage change orders, cost estimates, and contract modifications
Schedule & Progress Control
Monitor contractor progress against baseline and updated schedules
Identify and report schedule deviations and risks
Lead and participate in progress meetings and coordination meetings
Cost Control & Payments
Verify quantities and maintain detailed records of installed work
Review and recommend interim and final payments
Maintain documentation supporting all pay quantities, changes, and adjustments
Quality Assurance / Quality Control
Ensure all work complies with DDOT specifications and standards
Oversee inspection staff and testing activities
Review submittals, shop drawings, and certifications
Identify and document non-conforming work and corrective actions
Field Oversight & Staff Management
Supervise inspectors and office engineering staff
Ensure inspection staff are trained in plans, specs, MOT, and safety requirements
Review and approve Inspector Daily Reports (IDRs)
Maintain daily project diary and records
Documentation & Reporting
Maintain complete project records for audit compliance (SharePoint / field systems)
Track quantities, progress, RFIs, submittals, and change orders
Provide regular reporting to DDOT on: Schedule status; Cost impacts; Field issues and risks
Safety & Compliance
Monitor contractor compliance with safety requirements
Identify unsafe conditions and require corrective actions
Escalate critical safety risks and incidents immediately
Stakeholder & Public Coordination
Coordinate with
Utilities (DC Water, PEPCO, telecom)
Regulatory agencies (DOEE, NPS, USACE as applicable)
Respond to public concerns and minimize construction impacts
Support DDOT public outreach and communication efforts
Typical Project Experience: The Resident Engineer will support projects including:
Urban roadway reconstruction (MOT-intensive, phased work)
Bridge reconstruction over waterways and sensitive areas
Utility relocations and coordination
Drainage, lighting, and streetscape improvements
- Work performed under lane closures, night work, and constrained right-of-way
- Qaulifications
- Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field
Professional Engineer (PE) license required (DDOT expectation for CM/OE-level leadership)
Minimum 5+ years of experience in construction management/inspection on highway or bridge projects
Experience managing field staff and administering construction contracts
Preferred Qualifications
10+ years of progressive experience in CM/CI
Prior DDOT, SHA, or other DOT experience strongly preferred
Experience with
MOT / Work Zone Traffic Control
Urban utility coordination
Environmental compliance (erosion & sediment control, wetlands)
Familiarity with
DDOT Construction Management Manual
AASHTO, MUTCD, and DDOT Specifications
Technical Skills
Construction management systems (e.g., FieldManager or similar)
Schedule review (CPM)
Quantity tracking and pay estimate development
Document control systems (SharePoint or equivalent)
Work Environment
Primarily field-based role with significant on-site presence
Night work and off-hours construction oversight may be required
Work performed in active traffic and urban construction zones
