The Resident Engineer (RE) will serve as a key member of the firm’s growing construction services discipline by working on construction management & inspection projects throughout the Chicago area. The successful candidate will perform inspection services on road, bridge, and transit projects for the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), Illinois Tollway, Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT), Chicago Transit Authority (CTA), and other clients, with a focus on structural applications.
This is a full-time role that requires work in various field offices and field locations across northern Illinois. Candidates must be self-driven, flexible, and understand the nature of working in various weather conditions and across various shifts.
What You’ll Do:
- Ensure that the appropriate plans, specifications, and regulations are met & complied with.
- Work closely, coordinate, and collaborate with the clients, designers, contractors, and various other stakeholders.
- Generate and maintain a variety of contractual documents, such as, daily reports, weekly reports, quantity tracking, construction material, weekly reports, contractor pay estimates.
- Perform constructability reviews, trouble-shoot field issues, and work proactively to mitigate project risks.
- Provide direction and guidance to more junior inspectors and staff.
- Monitor field activities and contractor’s progress & work, while directing field staff to oversee this work.
- Manage, coordinate, and respond to a variety of submittals, contractor’s request for information, and design issues raised by the construction management team.
- Work hand-in-hand with the contractor with the intent to complete the project with the highest quality and on-time.
- Work towards contact closeout throughout the lifespan of a project to ensure the quickest completion of a project.
The Ideal Candidate will Bring:
- IDOT, Illinois Tollway, Chicago Department of Transportation, Cook County, and/or CTA project experience
- Experience with Trimble Unity Construct (e-Builder) and/or MicroStation
- Professional Engineering license and/or structural inspection certifications
- Intermediate-level skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
- Ability to assist in developing strategic approaches and concepts
Required Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field
- 10 years of experience in engineering and/or construction management, ideally including structural inspection.
- Possess the ability to read and enforce working drawings and related specifications.
- Ability to give practical advice on construction matters.
- Willingness to commute to construction projects in varying locations, work in all weather conditions, and work in various shifts
- Ability to prioritize project assignments to meet competing deadlines
- Ability to collaborate well within teams, and promote effective problem-solving
- Organizational skills, attention to detail, and effective decision-making
- Possess a valid driver’s license
- Strong math skills
The hourly rate for this position is $55 – $70 ($114,400 – $145,600 annually), based on experience and qualifications.
