Resident Engineer - Municipal/Local Agency

Michael Baker International • Chicago, IL

113d • $131,000 - $185,000

About The Position

Michael Baker International’s Construction Services staff supports clients by acting as their trusted on-site agent through all phases of construction, from pre-design to close-out, by providing qualified construction managers, inspectors, constructability reviewers, schedulers, estimators and safety experts. As new technologies evolve throughout the construction industry, innovative ideas are required to maintain and deliver successful construction projects. Michael Baker is seeking Resident Engineers to join the Construction Services team in Chicago, IL to work on transportation and local agency (county, township, municipal) - related construction projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Construction Engineering from an accredited program (construction emphasis preferred)
• Illinois Professional Engineer (P.E.) license or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire
• 10+ years of construction inspection experience, including supervisory roles
• Experience with Local Agency projects using Federal Construction Funds
• Familiarity with IDOT and Illinois Tollway (ISTHA) projects, preferred
• Experience with IDOT CMMS (required); ISTHA eBuilder (preferred)

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with IDOT and Illinois Tollway (ISTHA) projects
• Experience with ISTHA eBuilder

Responsibilities

• Conduct on-site observations, measurements, and documentation of construction activities
• Verify that quality standards and project deadlines are met
• Endeavor to protect the owner from defects and deficiencies in the work
• Coordinate construction activities with clients, contractors, inspectors, and public agencies
• Serve as liaison with the contractor and client’s project representatives
• Chair site meetings with contractors, clients, and stakeholders
• Provide regular status updates to the Construction Services Department Manager
• Maintain daily logs, job site records, meeting minutes, approved drawings, and pay requests
• Monitor progress schedules and shop drawing logs
• Administer construction contracts including pay requisitions, change orders, and correspondence from pre-construction through closeout
• Review and verify pay requests and completed work
• Maintain client satisfaction throughout the project lifecycle
• Manage and mentor staff as needed, specifically new engineers/inspectors, interns, and co-ops

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree