Resident Engineer/Project Manager

u003cdiv id= 'e2e-job-title 'u003eu003cstrongu003eResident Engineer/Project Manageru003c/strongu003eu003c/divu003eu003cdiv class= 'u--flex u--gap-sp2 u--align-baseline 'u003eu003cpu003eu003cemu003e(Confidential Client - Do Not Post or Distribute Without Permission)u003c/emu003eu003c/pu003eu003c/divu003eu003ch1 id= 'e2e-name-title-header ' class= 'record-datasheetheadertitle 'u003eu003c/h1u003eu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eu003cbru003eu003cbru003eLocation:u003c/strongu003e Northeastern Illinois Regionu003cbru003eu003cstrongu003eCompensation:u003c/strongu003e $100,000 - $160,000 annuallyu003c/pu003eu003cpu003eA transportation infrastructure consulting organization is seeking an experienced u003cstrongu003eResident Engineer / Construction Project Manageru003c/strongu003e to oversee field operations for roadway, highway, and bridge infrastructure projects. This leadership role focuses on construction oversight, quality assurance, team supervision, and coordination with stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery.u003c/pu003eu003chru003eu003ch2u003ePosition Overviewu003c/h2u003eu003cpu003eThe selected professional will manage construction engineering activities and field personnel while ensuring compliance with contract requirements, safety standards, and regulatory guidelines. Responsibilities include supervising inspection teams, administering quality programs, monitoring project performance, and supporting final project acceptance.u003c/pu003eu003chru003eu003ch2u003eKey Responsibilitiesu003c/h2u003eu003culu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eOversee construction schedules and track progress to ensure timely project delivery.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eMonitor project budgets and support cost-control measures.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eSupervise field teams including inspectors, technicians, and junior engineering staff.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eInterpret contract plans, technical specifications, and special provisions to guide construction activities.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eObserve, evaluate, and document construction operations and contractor performance.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eAdminister quality assurance programs and establish materials testing frequencies.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003ePrepare project documentation including progress reports, pay estimates, and contract modifications.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eEnsure quality control reviews are performed on all assigned work and verify accuracy of team deliverables.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eCoordinate with design teams, contractors, public agencies, and clients.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eSupport project closeout procedures and final acceptance documentation.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003c/ulu003eu003chru003eu003ch2u003eQualificationsu003c/h2u003eu003culu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eBachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003e13+ years of progressive experience in construction inspection and infrastructure project oversight.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eExperience with roadway, highway, or bridge construction engineering.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eFamiliarity with state transportation construction standards, procedures, and documentation requirements.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eStrong leadership capabilities with experience directing multidisciplinary field teams.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eEffective problem-solving abilities with strong attention to detail.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eExcellent written and verbal communication skills.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eWillingness to travel to project sites as required.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003c/ulu003eu003chru003eu003ch2u003eTechnical Skillsu003c/h2u003eu003culu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eProficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eFamiliarity with computer-aided design and drafting platforms used for transportation infrastructure projects.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eWorking knowledge of digital documentation and reporting systems for construction oversight.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003c/ulu003eu003chru003eu003ch2u003ePreferred Certificationsu003c/h2u003eu003culu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eProfessional Engineer (PE) license.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eConstruction materials documentation certifications for transportation agency projects.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eCoatings or corrosion inspection certifications are advantageous.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003c/ulu003eu003chru003eu003ch2u003eAdditional Informationu003c/h2u003eu003cpu003eThis opportunity provides leadership responsibility on significant public infrastructure construction programs within a collaborative engineering environment that supports technical excellence and professional growth.u003cbru003eu003cbru003eu003c/pu003eu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eWork Authorization:u003c/strongu003eu003cbru003eCandidates must be authorized to work in the United States.u003c/pu003eu003chru003eu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eConfidential Search Notice:u003c/strongu003eu003cbru003eThis opportunity is being presented as a confidential search. Pleaseu0026 u003cstrongu003edo not repost, publish, or distribute this description without explicit authorization.u003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003eu003cpu003eu0026 u003c/pu003eu003ch2u003eCore Role Tagsu003c/h2u003eu003cpu003eResident Engineeru003cbru003eConstruction Project Manageru003cbru003eTransportation Construction Manageru003cbru003eInfrastructure Construction Manageru003cbru003eHighway Construction Manageru003cbru003eBridge Construction Manageru003cbru003eField Engineering Manageru003cbru003eTransportation Resident Engineeru003cbru003ePublic Works Construction Manageru003cbru003eCivil Construction Project Manageru003c/pu003eu003chru003eu003ch2u003eTechnical Discipline Tagsu003c/h2u003eu003cpu003eConstruction Engineeringu003cbru003eTransportation Infrastructure Constructionu003cbru003eHighway Construction Inspectionu003cbru003eBridge Construction Inspectionu003cbru003eConstruction Quality Assuranceu003cbru003eConstruction Quality Controlu003cbru003eField Supervisionu003cbru003eContract Administrationu003cbru003eMaterials Testing u0026Inspectionu003cbru003eConstruction Documentationu003cbru003eConstruction Layout u0026Stakingu003cbru003ePavement Construction Oversightu003cbru003eStructural Construction Oversightu003cbru003eTraffic Control During Constructionu003c/pu003eu003chru003eu003ch2u003eStandards / Technical Knowledgeu003c/h2u003eu003cpu003eState DOT Construction Standardsu003cbru003eFHWA Construction Guidelinesu003cbru003eAASHTO Construction Specificationsu003cbru003eDOT Materials Testing Standardsu003cbru003eTransportation Construction Documentationu003cbru003ePublic Infrastructure Contract Complianceu003cbru003eConstruction Safety Regulationsu003cbru003eErosion u0026Sediment Control Standardsu003cbru003eHighway u0026Bridge Construction Practicesu003cbru003eQuality Assurance Program Managementu003c/pu003eu003chru003eu003ch2u003eClient / Market Tagsu003c/h2u003eu003cpu003eState DOT Projectsu003cbru003eTollway Authoritiesu003cbru003eTransportation Agenciesu003cbru003ePublic Works Departmentsu003cbru003eHighway Infrastructure Programsu003cbru003eBridge Infrastructure Programsu003cbru003eMunicipal Infrastructure Projectsu003cbru003eFederal Infrastructure Programsu003cbru003ePublic Infrastructure Constructionu003c/pu003eu003chru003eu003ch2u003eLeadership / Practice Growth Tagsu003c/h2u003eu003cpu003eConstruction Team Leadershipu003cbru003eField Operations Managementu003cbru003eProject Delivery Oversightu003cbru003eTechnical Supervisionu003cbru003eClient u0026Stakeholder Coordinationu003cbru003eContractor Oversightu003cbru003eSchedule u0026Budget Managementu003cbru003eRisk Identification u0026Mitigationu003cbru003eQuality Assurance Leadershipu003cbru003eEngineering Operations Managementu003c/pu003eu003chru003eu003ch2u003eCredentials Tagsu003c/h2u003eu003cpu003ePE License (Preferred)u003cbru003eProfessional Engineeru003cbru003eCivil Engineeru003cbru003eConstruction Engineeru003cbru003eBachelor’s in Civil Engineeringu003cbru003eBachelor’s in Construction Managementu003cbru003eDOT Documentation Certificationsu003cbru003eConstruction Safety Certificationsu003cbru003eCoatings / Corrosion Inspection Certificationsu003c/pu003eu003chru003eu003ch2u003eATS Boolean Keyword Cluster (optional but powerful)u003c/h2u003eu003cpu003eResident OR 'Resident Engineer ' OR 'Construction Manager ' OR 'Project Manager ' OR 'Transportation Construction ' OR 'Highway Construction ' OR 'Bridge Construction ' OR 'Construction Inspection ' OR 'Field Engineer ' OR 'Contract Administration ' OR 'Quality Assurance ' OR 'Materials Testing ' OR DOT OR AASHTO OR FHWA OR 'Public Infrastructure 'u003c/pu003e ', 'location ': 'Chicago, IL ', 'remote ':null, 'jobtype ': 'directhire ', 'remoteoption ': 'notspecified ', 'featuredonjobboard ':false, 'ownedbyagency ':false, 'externalid ': 'FL232-2752901

Created: 2026-04-04