Resident Engineer

Liberty Personnel Services, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Liberty Personnel Services, Inc. is seeking a Senior Resident Engineer to lead construction engineering and inspection activities for roadway, highway, and bridge infrastructure projects in the Chicago area.

The role requires strong field leadership and deep knowledge of IDOT and Illinois Tollway standards. Responsibilities include overseeing inspection, monitoring schedules and budgets, supervising staff, interpreting plans, and ensuring QA and documentation are maintained to meet project

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in construction inspection and construction layout staking.
• IDOT Certification of Documentation of Contract Quantities required.
• Working knowledge of IDOT and Illinois Tollway construction engineering practices, standards, and documentation.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.
• NACE Certified Coatings Inspector certification is a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience with CADD; MicroStation preferred.
• Strong communication, leadership, decision-making, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee roadway, highway, and bridge construction inspection and field engineering activities.
• Monitor construction schedules, project budgets, and contractor performance.
• Supervise field technicians and junior engineering staff.
• Interpret construction plans, specifications, and special provisions.
• Manage quality assurance programs, materials testing, and project documentation.
• Review progress payments, contract modifications, and construction quantities.
• Ensure quality control procedures are followed and project requirements are met.
• Coordinate with clients, contractors, design teams, and regulatory agencies through project completion and final acceptance.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Decision-making

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

IDOT Certification of Documentation of Contract Quantities

Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred

NACE Coatings Inspector certification a plus

PE license preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

CADD

MicroStation

Job description

An established engineering consulting firm is seeking a Senior Resident Engineer to lead construction engineering and inspection activities for roadway, highway, and bridge infrastructure projects in the Chicago area.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced construction professional with strong field leadership skills and in-depth knowledge of IDOT and Illinois Tollway construction standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee roadway, highway, and bridge construction inspection and field engineering activities.
• Monitor construction schedules, project budgets, and contractor performance.
• Supervise field technicians and junior engineering staff.
• Interpret construction plans, specifications, and special provisions.
• Manage quality assurance programs, materials testing, and project documentation.
• Review progress payments, contract modifications, and construction quantities.
• Ensure quality control procedures are followed and project requirements are met.
• Coordinate with clients, contractors, design teams, and regulatory agencies through project completion and final acceptance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in construction inspection and construction layout staking.
• IDOT Certification of Documentation of Contract Quantities required.
• Working knowledge of IDOT and Illinois Tollway construction engineering practices, standards, and documentation.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.
• NACE Certified Coatings Inspector certification is a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience with CADD; MicroStation preferred.
• Strong communication, leadership, decision-making, and organizational skills.