Resident Engineer/Construction Manager

RK&K•Salt Lake City, UT

About The Position

RK&K is seeking an experienced Resident Engineer/Construction Manager to join its Construction Engineering Management (CEM) team in Salt Lake City, Utah. The position primarily supports Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) projects, providing construction oversight, contract administration, and leadership of construction inspection teams. The successful candidate manages transportation construction projects, supervises and mentors field personnel, maintains client relationships, and supports the development of RK&K’s Utah CEM practice. The role oversees construction activities and administers contracts in accordance with project plans, specifications, and applicable UDOT requirements. It includes managing inspection, materials testing, quality assurance, documentation, schedules, costs, changes, claims, and project closeout. The Resident Engineer/Construction Manager coordinates with UDOT, contractors, designers, utilities, local agencies, and other stakeholders, and helps develop the Utah CEM team through staff mentoring and technical guidance. The position requires field inspections at active construction sites and work outdoors in varying weather conditions, with potential exposure to construction-related hazards. Physical activities include standing and walking for extended periods, navigating uneven terrain, climbing ladders or stairs, and occasionally lifting or carrying equipment and materials weighing up to 20–30 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Requirements

At least 10 years of progressive experience in transportation or heavy civil infrastructure construction, including at least 5 years of construction management experience on state DOT projects.
Experience managing highway, roadway, bridge, or other transportation infrastructure construction projects.
Demonstrated experience supervising construction inspection personnel and coordinating multidisciplinary construction teams.
Thorough understanding of transportation construction methods, materials, specifications, and quality assurance practices.
Ability to interpret construction plans, specifications, contract documents, and applicable engineering standards.
Experience with construction contract administration, including contractor payments, change orders, quantity verification, and project documentation.
Working knowledge of construction scheduling, cost estimating, project controls, and construction claims analysis.
Experience coordinating construction activities with contractors, designers, utility companies, and public agencies.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience preparing technical correspondence, construction reports, and meeting documentation.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and electronic construction management and documentation systems.
Ability to obtain and maintain applicable UDOT certifications and training required for assigned construction management responsibilities.
Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
High school diploma or equivalent.

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineer (PE) license in Utah or ability to obtain Utah licensure through comity.
Previous experience as a Resident Engineer, Field Engineer, or Construction Manager on UDOT transportation construction projects.
Familiarity with UDOT Standard Specifications, Construction Management Manual, and construction documentation requirements.
Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
Certified Construction Manager (CCM) designation.
Experience with both Design-Bid-Build and Design-Build transportation construction projects.
Experience managing complex roadway reconstruction, bridge construction, utility relocation, and maintenance of traffic.
Familiarity with UDOT construction management systems, electronic project documentation, and materials acceptance procedures.

Responsibilities

Serve as Resident Engineer/Construction Manager on transportation infrastructure projects, overseeing construction activities and administering contracts in accordance with project plans, specifications, and applicable UDOT requirements.
Lead, supervise, and mentor construction inspection teams, including field engineers, inspectors, and project support personnel.
Manage construction inspection activities, materials testing, quality assurance, and project documentation to verify compliance with contract requirements.
Review and interpret construction plans, specifications, special provisions, and contract documents to resolve construction issues and provide technical guidance.
Coordinate between UDOT, contractors, design engineers, utility companies, local agencies, and other project stakeholders.
Monitor construction progress and contractor schedules, identify potential delays, and recommend actions concerning schedule impacts and corrective measures.
Administer construction contract changes, including evaluating contractor requests, preparing independent cost estimates, assessing time impacts, and developing change order documentation.
Review and verify construction quantities, contractor progress payments, project expenditures, and cost projections.
Conduct preconstruction conferences, progress meetings, partnering meetings, utility coordination meetings, and other project-related meetings.
Oversee construction documentation, daily inspection reports, materials records, and project correspondence in accordance with UDOT procedures.
Monitor contractor compliance with applicable safety, environmental, stormwater, and traffic control requirements.
Evaluate construction-related disputes and claims, including preparing supporting documentation, cost evaluations, and schedule analyses.
Manage project closeout, including final quantities, as-built documentation, punch lists, final inspections, and contract acceptance.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, contractors, project stakeholders, and RK&K personnel.
Support development of RK&K’s Utah CEM team through staff mentoring, technical guidance, and workforce development.