Job Description

Experience: 5 Yrs
Interview Type: Face to Face
Employment Type: Full time W2
Experience Level: Experienced (Non-Manager)
Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Resident Engineer to oversee roadway and bridge construction projects for IDOT, ISTHA, and CDOT. The Resident Engineer will manage field inspection and documentation, coordinate with contractors and agency representatives, and ensure all work conforms to approved plans, specifications, and applicable standards.

Key Responsibilities

Serve as Resident Engineer on roadway/bridge/interchange construction projects.

Oversee contractors daily activities and prepare project documentation per agency guidelines.

Review and approve contractor pay estimates, change orders, and RFIs.

Lead progress meetings; coordinate with agency engineers, contractors, municipalities, and utilities.

Conduct community outreach, as necessary.

Monitor schedule, cost, quality, and risk to ensure timely, compliant completion.

Maintain detailed field records, project diaries, photos, and documentation logs.

Enforce contract requirements, materials/testing compliance, and safety standards.

Prepare closeout packages per IDOT Documentation of Contract Quantities Manual, ISTHA Construction Manual, and CDOTs CCM Manual.

Qualifications

Bachelors degree in civil or construction engineering (required).

Illinois PE preferred; EIT with strong field experience considered.

5+ years of roadway/bridge construction inspection, including 3+ years as RE or ARE.

Prior experience on IDOT and/or Illinois Tollway and/or CDOT projects (required).

Proficiency with IDOT CMMS and ISTHA e-Builder (preferred).

Current IDOT Documentation of Contract Quantities Certification (required).

Excellent written and spoken communication, leadership, and organization skills.

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, multi-stakeholder environment.

Key Skills
5+ years of roadway/bridge construction inspection, including 3+ years as RE or ARE.

Job Tags

Full time, Contract work, For contractors,

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