Assistant Resident Engineer

At EXP, we’re driven to provide innovative solutions for the world’s built and natural environments. As a team of engineers, architects, designers, scientists, creators and a community of professionals, we bring diverse and talented people together to solve the world’s most complex challenges. Here, you join a team that leverages differences, harnesses their entrepreneurial spirit in an employee-owned company, that believes diversity is what gives us strength, seeks sustainable results and shares ambitions for each other, our clients and the communities we are part of and serve. To be a part of EXP means to have your own experience, while staying connected to a global network of professionals, who believe we are a part of something bigger. Together, we are EXP.

Are you ready to design your future?

Be our next Assistan Resident Engineer.

Your work environment at EXP
EXP’s Transportation and Infrastructure Practice provides comprehensive planning, design and construction engineering services for all types of roadway, bridge, water resource, rail, transit and aviation projects. With a unique multidisciplinary team approach, we have a history of successfully delivering complex infrastructure projects.  We are currently looking to grow and enhance our construction engineering and inspection (CE+I) practice and are seeking an energetic Assistant Resident Engineer to work within our Chicago Office. Reporting to the Construction Department Manager, the ideal candidate will focus on delivering infrastructure projects for wide variety of clients throughout northeast Illinois, but with a main focus on working within the City of Chicago.

What a day at EXP has in store for you

• Plans, reviews, and assigns work of construction field office personnel.
• Reviews project activities with client and contractor's field supervisor to resolve disputes and other project issues.
• Reads and interprets complex contract plans and specifications.
• Reads and interprets construction contract language.
• Monitors Contractor progress against approved schedules.
• Reviews/coordinates and prepares responses to project correspondence, RFIs and technical submittals.
• Proactively manages construction changes and claims and work with client to resolve.
• Leads construction meetings with clients and contractors.
• Assists client and Project Manager with stakeholder coordination.
• Works with client and contractor to manage construction budget and schedule.
• Assists Project Manager with management of project budget, schedule and staffing.
• Assists Project Manager to maintain client communications and relationships.
• Mentors staff on CE+I responsibilities and tasks.

What your experience looks like

• 10+ years of experience in Transportation and Infrastructure CE&I work on highway, bridge or transit projects.
• 5+ years working as a Assistant Resident Engineer on projects with increasing size and complexity.
• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture or related field.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• IDOT Documentation of Contract Quantities certification is required. Experience delivering projects within the City of Chicago is preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to direct and supervise staff engineers and technicians.
• Must have and maintain a good driving record and have a valid Driver’s License
• Possess physical mobility and stamina for construction site visits. 
• Willingness to work weekends, nights, and swing shifts as required on assigned projects

The salary range for this role is $120,000 to $145,000. Actual compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to the candidate's skill set, experience, certifications, and geographic location. Compensation may vary by location due to differences in the cost of labor.

In addition to competitive pay, we offer a comprehensive benefits package for all full-time employees, including health insurance, vacation time, and 401(k) retirement benefits.