RESIDENT ENGINEER

AAA Engineering, Ltd.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

AAA Engineering, Ltd. in Chicago seeks a Senior Resident Engineer to lead construction oversight on transit, roadway, and bridge projects funded by local, state, and federal sources. You will manage field activities, prepare documentation per IDOT, and coordinate with clients to resolve issues on time.

The role requires 10–20 years of construction experience, an Illinois PE license or eligibility within 6 months, and strong communication skills for supervising staff and subconsultants.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or construction management is required.
• 10–20 years of construction experience.
• Illinois PE license or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• Certified in IDOT's Documentation of Contract Quantities.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience with IDOT, CDOT and/or Illinois Tollway projects.

Responsibilities

• Resident Engineer on transportation projects involving transit, roadway, bridge, and underground works funded by local, state, and federal sources.
• Prepare all construction documentation per IDOT policies and procedures using CMMS or equivalent.
• Oversee field personnel and contractors to ensure work conforms to plans and specs.
• Manage field activities including layout, inspection, documentation, and pay estimates.
• Oversee project closeout and resolve conflicts or deficiencies as needed.
• Measure and calculate pay item quantities, prepare contractor pay applications, and prepare construction record drawings.
• Develop change orders and pay estimates; evaluate constructability and prevent contractor claims.
• Coordinate with the client through daily or weekly reporting, preconstruction meetings, and issue resolution.
• Work with and manage other team members and subconsultants as needed.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Project management

Multitasking

Education

B.S. in Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

MicroStation

Job description

AAA Engineering, Ltd.

AAA Engineering, Ltd. is a premier mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and construction services engineering firm focused on the transportation, transit, and building sectors. Based in Chicago, our team of 40 professionals provides services across Chicagoland. We are prequalified by the Illinois Department of Transportation for Electrical & Mechanical Engineering, Typical Lighting, and Construction Inspection. Our expertise includes specialized design services for Traction Power and Moveable Bridges. Noteworthy projects include the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) Red Line Extension, the CTA Damien Green Line Station, the Elgin-O’Hare Expressway, and the award-winning Chicago River Walk.

Key Responsibilities

• Resident Engineer on various infrastructure projects involving transit, roadway, bridge, and underground improvements using local, state, and federal funding.
• Prepare all construction documentation per IDOT policies and procedures using CMMS, or similar detailed local agency required documentation.
• Oversee field personnel and contractors on the project site to ensure the improvements are built in accordance with plans and specifications.
• Manage field activities which may include layout, inspection, documentation and pay estimates
• Oversee project closeout
• Resolve conflicts and/or deficiencies as needed
• Measure and calculate pay item quantities, prepare contractor pay applications, and oversee preparation of construction record drawings.
• Develop change orders and pay estimates.
• Evaluate plans for constructability and for the prevention of potential contractor claims for additional compensation.
• Coordinate directly with the client providing daily or weekly reporting, preparing for and chairing preconstruction meetings, and responding directly to the client with project issues.
• Work closely with and manage other team members and positively interact with the public.
• Manage subconsultants for projects where AAA Engineering is the prime consultant
• Ability to manage multiple projects at once if required.

Required Qualifications

• B.S. degree in Engineering or Construction Management
• 10-20 years of construction experience
• Illinois PE license or ability to obtain within 6 months
• Certified in IDOT's Documentation of Contract Quantities
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Experience with IDOT, CDOT and/or Illinois Tollway projects

Preferred Qualifications

• MicroStation experience a plus
• Involvement in professional societies such as ACEC, ASCE, IRTBA or APWA among others is a plus.
• Experience in projects with Transit Agencies such as CTA, Metra, and or Pace
• Experience with the construction oversight of multidisciplinary projects where ITS and/or electrical components are installed

Potential for Advancement

• Construction Department Manager