Municipal Construction Resident Engineer
About The Position
Primera is seeking a Municipal Construction Resident Engineer for municipal construction projects throughout the Chicagoland area. The role leads construction projects, manages project staff, works closely with contractors, and serves as the field contact for clients. The Resident Engineer chairs progress meetings, performs and oversees construction inspection activities, and examines completed installations for conformity with contract documents. The position requires effective collaboration with clients, stakeholders, colleagues, consultants, subconsultants, and vendors, along with a focus on strong relationships and superior client service. A civil engineering degree and professional license are preferred but are not required when appropriate experience is demonstrated.
Requirements
- Demonstrated competence leading projects as a Resident Engineer.
- Experience managing construction projects as a Resident Engineer, including managing project staff and working with contractors.
- Ability to interface and collaborate effectively with clients, stakeholders, and colleagues.
- Strong organizational, leadership, and communication skills.
- Proficiency with business applications; understanding of Microsoft Office 365 is required.
- Meet the employer's education requirements; specific requirements are not stated.
Nice To Haves
- Civil engineering degree.
- Professional engineering license.
- Appropriate experience may be accepted in place of a civil engineering degree and professional license.
Responsibilities
- Lead municipal construction projects as a Resident Engineer.
- Manage project staff and work closely with contractors.
- Serve as the field contact person for clients.
- Chair progress meetings.
- Conduct or oversee construction inspection activities.
- Examine finished installations for conformity to contract documents.
- Interface and collaborate with clients, stakeholders, colleagues, consultants, subconsultants, and vendors.
- Build strong relationships and maintain a focus on superior client service.
Benefits
- 401(k) match and employee stock ownership.
- Gym and transit subsidies.
- Paid volunteer time off.
- Parental leave.
- Continuing education reimbursement.
- Flexible work scheduling.
- Social, wellness, and community service activities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
