Resident Engineer (Highway / Interstate)

About the role

AECOM is seeking a highly motivated Resident Engineer (Highway / Interstate) with a proven track record in the Construction Engineering and Management industry. Based in Chicago, IL, this role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to impactful infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical direction, mentoring staff, and ensuring project success through effective supervision of field activities.
• Maintain client relationships and adhere to budget and schedule requirements.
• Contribute to rewarding roadway and bridge construction projects.
• Lead and supervise a consultant team.
• Project Delivery and Leadership: Responsible for the safe, on-time, on-budget, and high-quality delivery of projects. Provide day-to-day leadership and delivery from Pre-Construction through closeout.
• Contract Compliance and Documentation: Verify and document overall contract compliance, interpret project drawings and specifications, and provide recommendations to the client.
• Aid in coordinating contractors' work activities, chair internal and external project meetings, and actively participate in the contractor's invoice review process.
• Actively communicate project status to clients and stakeholders.
• Closeout and Reporting: Assist in project closeout activities, including processing documentation, warranties, O&Ms, punch lists, and final change management and invoicing documentation.
• Develop and maintain logs, reports, or other documentation for project reporting.
• Quality Assurance and Client Interaction: Interact with construction contractors in performing Quality Assurance inspections. Support client interaction and coordination between internal and external project stakeholders.
• Mitigating and Resolving Construction Issues: Take pride in preventing delays or rework by proactively identifying and addressing issues. Provide solutions to meet client expectations.

Qualifications

• BA/BS + 6 Years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
• Valid Driver License required
• BA/BS in Civil Engineering or Construction related field with 8 + Years of relevant experience
• Highway and Interstate Construction Experience
• IDOT Documentation of Contract Quantities
• 7+ Years DOT Construction Experience
• Professional Engineer License