Resident Engineer
- Location
- Lombard, IL
- Listed
- Today
Responsibilities
- Provide overall project leadership for construction engineering activities, ensuring successful project delivery
- Direct and oversee field inspection, material testing, and project documentation efforts
- Lead coordination with clients, contractors, and project stakeholders to address construction challenges and maintain project quality
- Interpret and enforce contract documents, specifications, and regulatory requirements to ensure compliance and resolve field conditions
- Act as the primary liaison with the Illinois Tollway, managing communications, maintenance of traffic, and project progress reporting
- Conduct and facilitate weekly progress meetings to monitor project performance and address emerging issues
- Manage authorization to proceed, change orders, and extra work orders, ensuring proper documentation and approvals
- Monitor and manage project schedules, budgets, and resource allocation to meet project milestones and objectives
- Maintain comprehensive and accurate job site records, including daily reports, meeting minutes, approved drawings, and pay requests
- Ensure safety protocols are implemented and adhered to by all project participants
- Mentor and support inspection teams to ensure effective field operations and documentation practices
- Assist in designing and planning future projects during off-peak construction periods as required
- Champion project quality, safety, and stakeholder satisfaction throughout all construction phases
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or other related Engineering degree
- Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) required
- Minimum 10 years of experience in construction inspection and civil/structural engineering, with senior engineering responsibilities
- Previous experience with Illinois Tollway projects is required
- Proven leadership in managing complex construction projects and multidisciplinary teams
- Strong knowledge of contract management, construction planning, and documentation
- Familiarity with e-Builder, ICORS, and Microsoft Office Suite systems
- Ability to drive to and work at construction sites
- Excellent organizational, communication, and decision-making skills
- Willingness to complete required training in OSHA, CPR, and other mandated safety programs
- Must possess exceptional interpersonal and organizational skills
- Must be able to work in the US without sponsorship now or in the future
From Valdes Architecture & Engineering's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on November 12, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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