Staff Resident Engineer

Arcadis•Chicago, IL

4d•$83,600 - $125,400•Onsite

About The Position

Arcadis is seeking a Staff Resident Engineer to join our Resilience Water construction management team in Chicago, IL. This is a part-time as needed (PTAN), on-site role focused on a variety of construction types, with an immediate focus on lead service line inventory and replacement in South Suburban Cook County. The Staff Resident Engineer will become a member of our talented team of construction management professionals that focus on delivering exceptional project outcomes with outstanding client service.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Engineering or similar
4 years of experience in construction management/construction inspection on civil works projects (earthwork, dams, roads, utilities, infrastructure, paving, pumping stations, water and wastewater treatment plants, etc.).

Nice To Haves

PE, or CCM Certification.
Familiarity with lead service line inventory/replacement and buried water/wastewater infrastructure.
Experience using MS SharePoint, MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), AutoDesk Construction Cloud (ACC), ESRI Field Maps App, and PDF editing tools (Bluebeam Revu).
Ability to interact effectively with the Construction Contractor management personnel and crew; this includes utilities, state, local, and federal agencies.
Demonstrate independent and effective problem-solving/decision-making.

Responsibilities

Manage exciting and challenging water, wastewater, and related infrastructure projects from the pre-bid through completed construction phases.
Work closely with clients, engineers, contractors, and residents, demonstrating a strong understanding of the process and be able to manage day-to-day construction oversight and resident engineer inspection efforts.
Serve as the primary liaison between the contractor and design staff to address RFIs and review shop drawings.
Providing technical reviews of construction plans, specifications, and project changes to ensure constructability and practicality.
Ensuring accurate record-keeping, process contractor payments, draft and negotiate field change orders, and compile required reports and deliverables.
Managing staff safety, regulatory compliance, permit adherence, and coordination with regulatory agencies.
Interfacing with residents including completing service line inspections inside the home and distributing written notification of pipe material.
Ensuring timely delivery of inspection reports that meet client requirements while monitoring contractor performance, schedule compliance, and responsiveness.