Construction Resident Engineer

Farnsworth Group; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 88,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Medical/Dental/Vision

Flexible Spending and Health Savings

Short & Long-Term Disability

Hybrid Work Program

Job summary

Farnsworth Group is seeking a Construction Resident Engineer to lead the field inspection team on transportation projects in Illinois. You will manage contracts, supervise field engineers, and ensure compliance with plans and specifications while coordinating with contractors and the client.

The role emphasizes safety, documentation, and proactive issue resolution. Ideal candidates hold a Civil Engineering degree with a PE license and 6+ years of resident engineering experience, plus IDOT and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering
• Professional Engineer (PE) License
• 6+ years of Resident Engineering experience for transportation projects
• 10 HR OSHA, IDOT HMA and Concrete Level 1, and IDOT Aggregates certifications
• Partnering approach to Construction Management
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• IDOT, Tollway, and/or Local Agency federally funded construction experience

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the construction inspection team.
• Plan, prepare, and analyze construction documents.
• Manage construction contracts utilizing CMMS software.
• Supervise the preparation of inspector daily reports for inclusion on contractor progress payment estimates.
• Direct and assist staff in reviewing contractor schedules, traffic control plans, and other submittals to meet contract requirements.
• Meet with contractors regularly to review work plans and resolve scheduling concerns.
• Assign, schedule, supervise, review, and accept work on behalf of the client.
• Ensure safety of personnel and the traveling public at all times.
• Administer contracts and oversee inspectors, coordinators, office engineers, and administrative staff.
• Monitor contractors' work for compliance with schedule, budget, and specifications.
• Conduct progress meetings and status reports.
• Communicate and implement safety policies and procedures.
• Recognize potential changes or conflicts and address field conditions appropriately.
• Negotiate and resolve contractor conflicts and claims considering plans, estimates and costs.
• Conduct field visits to inspect site conditions.
• Participate as a key member of the client’s construction team.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Field supervision

Contract management

Safety awareness

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) License

Tools

CMMS software

Job description

Farnsworth Group is seeking a Construction Resident Engineer in one of the posting locations below. You will have an opportunity to work in the field on road and bridge construction projects. In this role, you will be responsible for leading and supervising a field staff in contract management, administration, field engineering services and coordination of a mid to large size heavy highway construction projects. The candidate shall possess a strong background in construction management with residential streets, highways, bridges, utility relocation, trunk water main/sewer, retaining walls, stormwater pollution prevention implementation, traffic control review and related facilities. A person in this position is subject to occasional exposure to heavy traffic or adverse weather conditions. There are often interruptions to the work routine and must be able to think clearly and act effectively under these conditions.

Posting Locations for this role: Champaign, Effingham, Normal, Peoria, or Pontiac, IL

What You'll Do:

• Lead and supervise the construction inspection team.
• Plan, prepare, and analyze construction documents.
• Manage construction contracts utilizing CMMS software.
• Supervise the preparation of inspector daily reports for inclusion on contractor progress payment estimates.
• Direct and assist staff in reviewing and analyzing contractor project schedules, staging plans, traffic control plans, and other required submittals to ensure they meet contract requirements and restrictions.
• Meet with contractors regularly to understand and review work plan and schedule, resolve issues in work areas, address scheduling concerns and sequence operations.
• Assign, schedule, supervise, review, and accept the work on behalf of client.
• Ensure that safety of personnel and the traveling public is paramount in all work activities.
• Administer contracts and confirm compliance in accordance with contract plans and specifications. Oversee the activities of Construction Inspectors, Materials Coordinators, Office Engineers, and Administrative personnel.
• Monitor contractors' work for compliance to schedule, budget, technical specifications, and legal requirements.
• Conduct progress meetings and prepare reports on project status.
• Communicate and implement safety policies, and procedures.
• Recognize and act promptly on potential changes or additional work, contract conflicts or ambiguities in the plans and specifications and changes in field conditions.
• Negotiate, analyze, resolve, settle, deny, and/or make recommendations regarding contractor conflicts and claims considering contract plans and specifications, estimates, conditions, costs, and time.
• Conduct field visits to examine construction site conditions and issues.
• Participate actively as key a member of the client's construction team for project delivery.

What You'll Need:

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering.
• Professional Engineer (PE) License.
• 6 or more years of Resident Engineering experience for transportation projects.
• 10 HR OSHA, IDOT HMA and Concrete Level 1, and IDOT Aggregates certifications.
• Partnering approach to Construction Management.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• IDOT, Tollway, and/or Local Agency federally funded construction experience.

Featured benefits and perks include:

• 401(k) with 100% Company Match up to 5%
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Short & Long-Term Disability
• Maternity and Paternity Leave
• Professional Development and Training
• Mentoring Program
• Paid Time Off
• Wellness/Fitness Reimbursements
• Pet Insurance Plan
• Hybrid Work Program

Salary Range: $88,000 - $135,000 (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, as well as internal and external equity)

Statement on Diversity and Inclusion

Farnsworth Group is a collection of employees with unique backgrounds and perspectives that all come together to make us a better Company. It is our goal to recruit, hire, develop, retain, and promote a diverse group of people. Join us...and let's make a difference, together.

Farnsworth Group, Inc. is proud to be a M/F Disabled and Veteran EEO/AA employer.