Lead Water Infrastructure Construction Engineer

Stantec; Joliet (IL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Stantec seeks a Lead Resident Engineer to oversee a multi-year water transmission program in the Chicagoland area. You will manage a portfolio of large construction contracts, monitor cost, schedule and quality, and ensure conformance with contract documents.

Responsibilities include supervising staff, coordinating with stakeholders, reviewing payments and change orders, and maintaining strict safety standards. PE in IL preferred and experience with $100M+ projects is desired.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or closely related field.
• Licensed Professional Engineer in Illinois preferred.
• 10+ years on multi-discipline construction projects, with heavy construction management experience preferred.
• Experience in water/wastewater construction projects, $100M+ value preferred.
• Located in northeastern Illinois or northwest Indiana preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Resident Engineers and assigned personnel; fill in as needed.
• Ensure construction work complies with contract documents, specs and codes.
• Oversee payments, change orders, and associated Field Office tasks.
• Maintain safety protocols and ensure site safety.
• Coordinate construction with operations, maintenance, law enforcement, other contractors and stakeholders.
• Close out contracts with proper resolutions of non-conformances and final acceptance.
• Manage reporting, cost, schedule, and quality with a focus on value to clients.

Skills

Strong communication

Organization skills

Detail orientation

Problem solving

Negotiation

Independent thinker

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Professional Engineer (Illinois preferred)

Tools

MS Office

Kahua

e-Builder

Job description

Stantec seeks a Lead Resident Engineer to oversee a multi-year water transmission program in the Chicagoland area. You will manage a portfolio of large construction contracts, monitor cost, schedule and quality, and ensure conformance with contract documents.

Responsibilities include supervising staff, coordinating with stakeholders, reviewing payments and change orders, and maintaining strict safety standards. PE in IL preferred and experience with $100M+ projects is desired.