Resident Project Representative

Stanley Consultants • Chicago, IL

72d

About The Position

Stanley Consultants is looking for a Resident Project Representative with previous construction management experience for our Chicago, IL office. A licensed professional is preferred. This person will work in the field on public infrastructure projects and assist the Resident Engineer. Project owners include IDOT/CDOT/ISTHA and various municipalities. Daily tasks consist of on-site observation of the contract construction work as compared to the project’s plans and specifications.

Requirements

• PE or ability to obtain PE upon required 4 years of experience.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in engineering and/or construction management projects.
• IDOT Documentation of Contract Quantities certification and IDOT Erosion Control Fundamentals and Inspection Modules.
• Excellent visualization, communication, and documentation skills (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Ability to multitask effectively and work independently, while collaborating with other team members and managers.
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities.
• General knowledge of construction techniques and an ability to read plans and specifications.
• Proven ability to distribute learned knowledge to other Resident Project Representatives, Construction Observer’s, and Material Testing Technicians.
• Ability to assist Construction Manager/Resident Engineer with many of their tasks and to be able to fill the Construction Managers/Resident Engineer’s role temporarily in their absence.
• Aptitude to act as a positive representative of Stanley Consultants, Inc. core values and an active participant in an outside professional organization.

Nice To Haves

• Experience performing field engineering duties for IDOT/ISTHA/CDOT projects.
• Experience leading other staff.
• Knowledge of field surveying.
• Proficient in Construction Materials Management System (CMMS), CDOT CMQA, and Trimble Unity Construct.
• Familiar with the use of CADD.

Responsibilities

• Monitor contractor’s performance for workmanship, schedule, and contract requirements.
• Prepare reports, coordinate progress meetings with the contractor and owner, and manage the shop drawing review process.
• Make calculations and document work in a format that can easily be checked by others.
• Monitor internal budgets.
• Ensure staff compliance with the Group Safety manual.
• Resolve contractor’s questions and drawing clarifications.
• Assist the Business Development Manager or others with marketing, interviews and proposal preparation.
• Maintain positive client relationships.
• Anticipate and resolve issues and concerns promptly from the owner, contractor, residents, public officials, and other stakeholders.
• Mentor younger engineers and technicians.

Benefits

• Member-Owned. Member-ownership is at the heart of our culture, aligning client satisfaction, company performance, and personal reward.
• Work-Life Balance. We realize there’s more to life than just work.
• Paid Time Away. Stanley Consultants offers numerous paid holidays, generous paid time off (PTO), parental leave, and professional development leave.
• Health Portfolio. We provide a comprehensive portfolio of health services including medical, dental, vision, FSA, HSA, Doctor On Demand, wellness reimbursement, and mental health resources.
• Financial Health. We offer life insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance, identity theft protection, and many other benefits.
• Professional Growth. When your skills grow, so do we, which is why we offer tuition assistance, professional society membership, and more.
• Financial Rewards. We share our prosperity with members through company stock ownership, a generous 401K match, incentive compensation, and profit-sharing contributions to retirement 401K plans.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees