Sr. Resident Engineer
About The Position
RS&H is seeking an Experienced Resident Engineer to join its Transportation-Construction Management (T-CM) team in the Chicago, Illinois area. The position works outside on active construction sites and serves as an owner's representative, leading Phase III construction engineering, inspection, and contract administration on large-scale transportation projects for clients such as IDOT, the Illinois Tollway, and regional transit agencies. The role includes managing consultant contracts and project teams, overseeing construction documentation and estimates, ensuring work complies with contract documents and specifications, and coordinating with clients, contractors, utility companies, and local agencies. The Resident Engineer also supports business development and helps develop or review policies, methods, practices, and procedures. RS&H is an employee-owned architecture, engineering, and consulting firm. Its Transportation-Construction Management Practice provides construction engineering, program management, specialized testing, and inspection services for public and private clients throughout the United States, from preconstruction through maintenance and operations.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
- 10+ years of relevant transportation construction experience.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license.
- Resident Engineer or Phase III experience on IDOT and/or Illinois Tollway projects.
- Experience with construction of major roads or bridge structures.
- Ability to handle challenging or sensitive issues in a professional, business-minded manner.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Valid driver's license and ability to operate a vehicle safely on highways and job sites.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Passion for working outdoors and ability to tolerate field conditions.
- Ability to build and maintain strong client and stakeholder relationships.
Nice To Haves
- Transit or rail construction experience with agencies such as METRA or CTA.
- IDOT Documentation of Contract Quantities certification.
- Familiarity with highway design and work zone traffic control plans.
- Experience with alternative delivery methods such as Design-Bid-Build, Design-Build, or CMGC.
- OSHA 10-Hour Certification.
Responsibilities
- Serve as Resident Engineer and owner's representative for inspection and contract administration on large-scale transportation projects.
- Manage consultant contracts, including accounts receivable, subconsultant management, and client interface.
- Direct Phase III construction engineering administration and inspection programs.
- Review and draft project correspondence, claims, change orders, and time extension requests.
- Verify construction activities comply with contract documents, plans, and specifications.
- Plan and organize the work of inspection staff, documentation staff, and subconsultants.
- Oversee documentation of contract quantities, progress pay estimates, and final estimates.
- Coordinate with utility companies, local agencies, client representatives, and contractors to keep projects on schedule.
- Participate in marketing and developing new opportunities and contract pursuits.
- Develop or review policies, methods, practices, and procedures.
Benefits
- Paid vacation, personal time off, and holiday pay.
- 401(k) with company match.
- 100% employee-owned company.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Certification and licensure support.
- Career advancement opportunities.
- Pet insurance.
- Cellphone stipend.
- Company vehicle.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
