Assistant Resident Engineer

EXP; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vacation time

401(k) retirement benefits

Job summary

A leading engineering company in Chicago seeks an experienced Assistant Resident Engineer to focus on diverse infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate should have 10+ years in Transportation and Infrastructure CE&I work, with strong communication and organizational skills. They will lead field personnel, manage contractor progress, resolve project issues, and maintain client relations. The position offers a competitive salary range of $120,000 to $145,000 and a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in Transportation and Infrastructure CE&I work.
• 5+ years as an Assistant Resident Engineer.
• IDOT Documentation of Contract Quantities certification required.

Responsibilities

• Plans, reviews, and assigns work of construction personnel.
• Reviews project activities with client and contractor.
• Monitors Contractor progress against schedules.
• Leads construction meetings.
• Manages construction budget and schedule.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Strong verbal and written communication

Organizational skills

Supervision of staff

Transportation and infrastructure knowledge

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Job Description

At EXP, we’re driven to provide innovative solutions for the world’s built and natural environments. As a team of engineers, architects, designers, scientists, creators and a community of professionals, we bring diverse and talented people together to solve the world’s most complex challenges. Here, you join a team that leverages differences, harnesses their entrepreneurial spirit in an employee‑owned company, that 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. To be a part of EXP means to have your own experience, while staying connected to a global network of professionals, who believe we are a part of something bigger. Together, we are EXP.

Are you ready to design your future?

Be our next Assistant Resident Engineer

Your work environment at EXP

EXP’s Transportation and Infrastructure Practice provides comprehensive planning, design and construction engineering services for all types of roadway, bridge, water resource, rail, transit and aviation projects. With a unique multidisciplinary team approach, we have a history of successfully delivering complex infrastructure projects. We are currently looking to grow and enhance our construction engineering and inspection (CE+I) practice and are seeking an energetic Assistant Resident Engineer to work within our Chicago Office. Reporting to the Construction Department Manager, the ideal candidate will focus on delivering infrastructure projects for wide variety of clients throughout northeast Illinois, but with a main focus on working within the City of Chicago.

What a day at EXP has in store for you

• 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.
• Monitors Contractor progress against approved schedules.
• Reviews/coordinates and prepares responses to project correspondence, RFIs and technical submittals.
• Proactively manages construction changes and claims and work with client to resolve.
• Leads construction meetings with clients and contractors.
• Assists client and Project Manager with stakeholder coordination.
• Works with client and contractor to manage construction budget and schedule.
• Assists Project Manager with management of project budget, schedule and staffing.
• Assists Project Manager to maintain client communications and relationships.
• Mentors staff on CE+I responsibilities and tasks.

What Your Experience Looks Like

• 10+ years of experience in Transportation and Infrastructure CE&I work on highway, bridge or transit projects.
• 5+ years working as an Assistant Resident Engineer on projects with increasing size and complexity.
• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture or related field.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• IDOT Documentation of Contract Quantities certification is required. Experience delivering projects within the City of Chicago 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.

Salary and Benefits

The salary range for this role is $120,000 to $145,000. 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. Compensation may vary by location due to differences in the cost of labor.

In addition to competitive pay, we offer a comprehensive benefits package for all full‑time employees, including health insurance, vacation time, and 401(k) retirement benefits.

About Us

With a mission to understand, innovate, partner and deliver, EXP provides engineering, architecture, design and consulting services to the world’s built and natural environments.

Our heritage dates back to 1906, when the earliest of EXP’s predecessor companies started its engineering infrastructure practice. Today, thousands of creative professionals across EXP work together to deliver extraordinary experiences year after year.

What Makes Us Different

The passion, enthusiasm, diversity and industry‑leading capabilities of our employees make us who we are. We’re committed to providing a challenging work environment that cultivates career growth, encourages creativity and rewards excellence.

Find out more about life at EXP by visiting www.exp.com.

About The Team

EXP is 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.

Should you need any special accommodations, please feel free to contact us at [e-mail] and we will arrange for the most suitable accommodations based on your needs.