Resident Engineer

@ Valdes Architecture & Engineering
Valdes Architecture & Engineeringvaldesarchitecture&engineering.com

Resident Engineer

Posted 18 months ago

This job is still taking applications, but it's been up a while.

About the job

A company managing large-scale construction projects, focusing on civil engineering, project management, and quality assurance to deliver infrastructure efficiently and safely.

Requirements

  • Minimum 10 years experience
  • Construction inspection background
  • Experience with Illinois Tollway
  • Strong leadership skills
  • Knowledge of contract management

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering
  • Licensed Professional Engineer (PE)
  • Proven project management skills
  • Excellent communication
  • Ability to work at construction sites

Full job description

Responsibilities

  • Provide overall project leadership for construction engineering activities, ensuring successful project delivery
  • Direct and oversee field inspection, material testing, and project documentation efforts
  • Lead coordination with clients, contractors, and project stakeholders to address construction challenges and maintain project quality
  • Interpret and enforce contract documents, specifications, and regulatory requirements to ensure compliance and resolve field conditions
  • Act as the primary liaison with the Illinois Tollway, managing communications, maintenance of traffic, and project progress reporting
  • Conduct and facilitate weekly progress meetings to monitor project performance and address emerging issues
  • Manage authorization to proceed, change orders, and extra work orders, ensuring proper documentation and approvals
  • Monitor and manage project schedules, budgets, and resource allocation to meet project milestones and objectives
  • Maintain comprehensive and accurate job site records, including daily reports, meeting minutes, approved drawings, and pay requests
  • Ensure safety protocols are implemented and adhered to by all project participants
  • Mentor and support inspection teams to ensure effective field operations and documentation practices
  • Assist in designing and planning future projects during off-peak construction periods as required
  • Champion project quality, safety, and stakeholder satisfaction throughout all construction phases

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or other related Engineering degree
  • Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) required
  • Minimum 10 years of experience in construction inspection and civil/structural engineering, with senior engineering responsibilities
  • Previous experience with Illinois Tollway projects is required
  • Proven leadership in managing complex construction projects and multidisciplinary teams
  • Strong knowledge of contract management, construction planning, and documentation
  • Familiarity with e-Builder, ICORS, and Microsoft Office Suite systems
  • Ability to drive to and work at construction sites
  • Excellent organizational, communication, and decision-making skills
  • Willingness to complete required training in OSHA, CPR, and other mandated safety programs
  • Must be able to work in the U.S. without sponsorship
Show full description