Resident Engineer/Project Manager

Location: Northeastern Illinois Region
Compensation: $100,000 – $160,000 annually

A transportation infrastructure consulting organization is seeking an experienced Resident Engineer / Construction Project Manager 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.

Position Overview

The 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.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee construction schedules and track progress to ensure timely project delivery.

• Monitor project budgets and support cost-control measures.

• Supervise field teams including inspectors, technicians, and junior engineering staff.

• Interpret contract plans, technical specifications, and special provisions to guide construction activities.

• Observe, evaluate, and document construction operations and contractor performance.

• Administer quality assurance programs and establish materials testing frequencies.

• Prepare project documentation including progress reports, pay estimates, and contract modifications.

• Ensure quality control reviews are performed on all assigned work and verify accuracy of team deliverables.

• Coordinate with design teams, contractors, public agencies, and clients.

• Support project closeout procedures and final acceptance documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.

• 13+ years of progressive experience in construction inspection and infrastructure project oversight.

• Experience with roadway, highway, or bridge construction engineering.

• Familiarity with state transportation construction standards, procedures, and documentation requirements.

• Strong leadership capabilities with experience directing multidisciplinary field teams.

• Effective problem-solving abilities with strong attention to detail.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Willingness to travel to project sites as required.

Technical Skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

• Familiarity with computer-aided design and drafting platforms used for transportation infrastructure projects.

• Working knowledge of digital documentation and reporting systems for construction oversight.

Preferred Certifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) license.

• Construction materials documentation certifications for transportation agency projects.

• Coatings or corrosion inspection certifications are advantageous.

Additional Information

This opportunity provides leadership responsibility on significant public infrastructure construction programs within a collaborative engineering environment that supports technical excellence and professional growth.

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Core Role Tags

Resident Engineer
Construction Project Manager
Transportation Construction Manager
Infrastructure Construction Manager
Highway Construction Manager
Bridge Construction Manager
Field Engineering Manager
Transportation Resident Engineer
Public Works Construction Manager
Civil Construction Project Manager

Technical Discipline Tags

Construction Engineering
Transportation Infrastructure Construction
Highway Construction Inspection
Bridge Construction Inspection
Construction Quality Assurance
Construction Quality Control
Field Supervision
Contract Administration
Materials Testing & Inspection
Construction Documentation
Construction Layout & Staking
Pavement Construction Oversight
Structural Construction Oversight
Traffic Control During Construction

Standards / Technical Knowledge

State DOT Construction Standards
FHWA Construction Guidelines
AASHTO Construction Specifications
DOT Materials Testing Standards
Transportation Construction Documentation
Public Infrastructure Contract Compliance
Construction Safety Regulations
Erosion & Sediment Control Standards
Highway & Bridge Construction Practices
Quality Assurance Program Management

Client / Market Tags

State DOT Projects
Tollway Authorities
Transportation Agencies
Public Works Departments
Highway Infrastructure Programs
Bridge Infrastructure Programs
Municipal Infrastructure Projects
Federal Infrastructure Programs
Public Infrastructure Construction

Leadership / Practice Growth Tags

Construction Team Leadership
Field Operations Management
Project Delivery Oversight
Technical Supervision
Client & Stakeholder Coordination
Contractor Oversight
Schedule & Budget Management
Risk Identification & Mitigation
Quality Assurance Leadership
Engineering Operations Management

Credentials Tags

PE License (Preferred)
Professional Engineer
Civil Engineer
Construction Engineer
Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering
Bachelor’s in Construction Management
DOT Documentation Certifications
Construction Safety Certifications
Coatings / Corrosion Inspection Certifications

ATS Boolean Keyword Cluster (optional but powerful)

Resident 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"