Construction Manager / Resident Engineer
About The Position
Elevate Studio is representing an opportunity for a Construction Manager / Resident Engineer to support Phase III construction engineering services across Southern Illinois. This role is focused primarily on municipal, county, IDOT, and Illinois Tollway-related infrastructure work and serves as a key field and project delivery resource across active public-sector assignments. The position requires a professional with strong knowledge of IDOT procedures, construction inspection, project documentation, materials testing, and field coordination. The Construction Manager / Resident Engineer will work closely with contractors, clients, and internal teams to support safe, compliant, and well-executed project delivery. The original job description describes this role as centered on Phase III oversight, Resident Engineer responsibilities, project documentation, materials testing, and coordination across public infrastructure work.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited program
- Illinois Professional Engineer license preferred
- Indiana PE with Illinois endorsement pending is acceptable, based on client guidance
- Approximately 7+ years of relevant experience preferred
- Experience serving in a Resident Engineer or construction management capacity on public infrastructure projects
- Strong familiarity with IDOT Standard Specifications, Construction Manual, and Project Procedures Guide
- Experience with construction inspection, materials testing, and QA/QC procedures
- Knowledge of standard specifications for water and sewer main construction is beneficial
- IDOT experience is strongly preferred due to the Illinois-based project focus and limited Indiana work exposure
Nice To Haves
- IDOT Documentation of Quantities certification
- IDOT CMMS and QMP certifications
- IDOT materials testing certifications, including PCC, HMA, Aggregate, and Soils
- Erosion control certifications
- MSHA training
Responsibilities
- Serve as Resident Engineer on Phase III construction engineering assignments
- Provide field oversight on municipal, county, IDOT, and Illinois Tollway-related projects
- Lead weekly construction meetings and coordinate communication among contractors, clients, and project stakeholders
- Identify and address project issues related to schedule, constructability, quality, and field execution
- Participate in preconstruction meetings and support field coordination activities
- Prepare pay estimates, change orders, and project documentation in accordance with agency and client requirements
- Review construction calculations and provide technical support to project teams
- Review design plans for constructability during the design phase
- Maintain organized, accurate, and compliant project records
- Oversee or perform construction materials testing, including soils, aggregates, concrete, and asphalt
- Support field and laboratory testing activities
- Assist with calibration and maintenance of testing equipment in accordance with IDOT and AASHTO standards
- Contribute to quality assurance and quality control efforts across active projects
- Use survey equipment to verify contractor grades and alignment
- Assist with transportation design-related tasks during winter months as workload allows
Benefits
- Company truck provided for project-related travel
- Relocation assistance may be available
- Benefits include health coverage, dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage, retirement plan, paid time off, and professional development support
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
