Resident Engineer

About the role

The ideal candidate will focus on delivering infrastructure projects for a wide variety of clients throughout northeast Illinois, with a focus on working within the Chicago Region. This position reports to the Construction Department Manager.

Responsibilities

• Plans, reviews, and assigns work of construction field office personnel.
• Reviews project activities with client and contractor's field supervisor to resolve disputes and other project issues.
• Reads and interprets complex contract plans and specifications.
• Reads and interprets construction contract language.
• Maintains progress against approved schedules.
• Reviews/coordinates and prepares responses to project correspondence, RFIs and technical submittals.
• Proactively manages construction changes and claims and works with client to resolve.
• Leads construction meetings with clients and contractors.
• Affords assistance to client and Project Manager with stakeholder coordination.
• Works with clients and contractor to manage construction budget and schedule.
• Affords assistance to Project Manager with management of project budget, schedule and staffing.
• Affords assistance to Project Manager to maintain client communications and relationships.
• Mentors staff on CE+I responsibilities and tasks.

Requirements

• 15+ years of experience in Transportation and Infrastructure CE&I work on highway, bridge or transit projects.
• 8+ years working as a Resident Engineer on projects with increasing size and complexity.
• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or related field.
• Registration as an Illinois Professional Engineer (PE) is required.
• IDOT Documentation of Contract Quantities certification is required.
• Experience delivering projects for IDOT/Illinois Tollway.
• Experience delivering projects for Metra is preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to direct and supervise staff engineers and technicians.
• Must have and maintain a good driving record and have a valid Driver’s License.
• Possess physical mobility and stamina for construction site visits.
• Willingness to work weekends, nights, and swing shifts as required on assigned projects.

Qualifications

• Salary range for this role is $125,000 to $175,000.
• Actual compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to the candidate's skill set, experience, certifications, and geographic location.
• We offer a comprehensive benefits package for all full-time employees, including health insurance, vacation time, and 401(k) retirement benefits.

Skills

• Strong organizational and leadership skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Knowledge of construction contract law and regulations.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, vacation time, and 401(k) retirement benefits.

Schedule

• Flexible schedule to accommodate project demands.

Pay

• The salary range for this role is $125,000 to $175,000.

Company Culture

• Employee-owned company culture.
• Believes diversity is what gives us strength.
• Seeks sustainable results and shares ambitions for each other, our clients and the communities we are part of and serve.

About Us

EXP is a leading provider of engineering, architecture, design and consulting services to the world’s built and natural environments. Founded in 1906, EXP has a rich heritage and a commitment to innovation, partnership, and delivery. We are dedicated to understanding our clients’ needs and delivering exceptional outcomes through our talented and passionate team of professionals.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer who fully and actively supports equal access for all people regardless of Race, Color, Sex, Religion, Gender, Age, National Origin, Veteran Status, Disability, Genetic Information or Testing, Family and Medical Leave, Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity or Expression.