Resident Engineer Transit and Rail

AECOM•Chicago, IL

2d•$135,000 - $185,677•Onsite

About The Position

The Transportation Business Line of AECOM is actively seeking a highly motivated Resident Engineer for immediate employment in Chicago, IL. The appropriately qualified applicant will be able to demonstrate an established career in the Construction Engineering and Management industry and have a proven track record of major successful projects for transit and rail projects.

Requirements

BA/BS + 8 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
Valid Driver’s License require

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management
OSHA 10 and OSHA 30 Certificates
Registered Professional Engineer in Illinois is preferred.
10 + years of resident engineering experience managing transit/rail construction projects
Experience in client prepositioning activities, team (internal and external partners) and proposal development
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite

Responsibilities

Provides technical direction and guidance to staff and subordinate engineers/inspectors, enforces company and project policies, maintains close client interface, and ensures all facets of the project are constructed in accordance with design, budget and schedule
Supervises field staff, coordinates field activities, and provides project progress reports to the Client and AECOM Department Manager
Prepares and manages quality and safety plans for the project
Work with the Department Manager on development and execution of significant project pursuits and delivery
Assist the Department Manager to formulate and execute project opportunity capture strategies, including teaming and positioning for major pursuits, helping in proposal efforts and identification of required staff resources to win and effectively deliver projects
Establish relationships with external clients and customers, including industry associations and other potential consultant team members and construction contractors
Be a visible leader and trusted advisor to clients by promoting AECOM’s values both internally and externally