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Senior Resident Engineer - Chicago, IL
Senior Resident Engineer - Chicago, IL-March 2024
Chicago
Mar 29, 2026
About Senior Resident Engineer - Chicago, IL

  Description

  Purpose

  Leverage your hands-on professional engineering experience and creativity working side by side with senior engineers to deliver exceptional construction engineering and construction management services to clients including the Illinois Department of Transportation, the Illinois Tollway, and Local Agencies.

  Key Responsibilities

  Leadership and Direction

  Supervise work of all project personnel to ensure that it meets the highest professional standards.

  Provide mentorship through counsel, guidance, and knowledge to junior staff.

  At the Operational and Company Level

  Assist with the marketing of the firm’s capabilities to establish new clients and enhance relationships with existing clients.

  Coordinate with other internal departments to meet project requirements.

  Do the Work

  Provide guidance, leadership and training to inspection team.

  Communicate with clients, contractors and staff on various construction projects.

  Coordinate with stakeholders.

  Read and interpret complex contract documents.

  Oversee projects to ensure that the work is executed on time and on budget and in accordance with the client’s requirements and within company policies and procedures.

  Provide work assignments and review performance to ensure the efficient, cost-effective utilization of staff.

  Facilitate and chair pre-construction and construction progress meetings.

  Manage activities such as layout, inspection, documentation, and pay estimates.

  Resolve design/field issues.

  Review monthly contractor pay estimates and recommend approval.

  Proactively monitor traffic control and protection.

  Coordinate and monitor materials testing.

  Success Metrics

  Drive the profitability and growth of projects.

  Be self-reliant and able to operate independently with limited direction.

  Understand and accurately interpret financial reports and metrics.

  Be a self-starter with strong marketing/business development.

  Be a “citizen” of the larger organization, breaking down barriers and silos.

  Outstanding client management skills.

  Minimum Requirements

  Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering

  Registered Professional Engineer in the State of Illinois

  Fifteen (15) years’ professional engineering experience

  Experience as Resident Engineer on IDOT and Tollway projects

  Excellent written and oral communications

  Excellent organizational and change management skills

  Ability to lead teams in a collaborative environment

  IDOT documentation certification required. IDOT HMA, PCC and Field Density and Inspection Certifications preferred

  Essential Functions

  Indoor work

  Outdoor work

  Lift/Carry 21-50lbs

  Standing

  Sitting

  Traveling

  Walking

  Climbing

  Excessive Noise

  Operating Computer

  Exposure to Hazards

  Extreme Temperatures

  Reach Outward

  Reach above Shoulder

  Push/Pull 26-40lbs

  Crawl

  Squat or Kneel

  Bending

  Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

  Note: The position description is intended as a summary only of key duties. Other related duties may be assigned as appropriate.

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  Qualifications

  Behaviors

  Preferred

  Team Player: Works well as a member of a groupMotivations

  Preferred

  Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibilityEqual Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

  The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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