Resident Engineer

CKL Engineers, LLC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 61,992 - 75,768; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO and flexible scheduling

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) program

Access to HSA and FSA accounts

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Resident Engineer in Chicago, IL. This position focuses on driving project success, performing field testing, and overseeing contract administration. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, a P.E. license, and 8-12 years of supervisory experience. Benefits include a flexible work schedule and comprehensive insurance coverage. This is a full-time role for mid-senior level professionals with a focus on client and stakeholder coordination.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Construction Management.
• 8–12 years of related construction experience in a supervisory capacity.
• Illinois Professional Engineer (P.E.) license.
• OSHA 10‑hour certification or ability to obtain it.
• Excellent English language skills, written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Drive Project Success: ensure contractor deliverables are met, verify quality standards, monitor compliance with approved plans.
• Field Testing, Observation and Reporting: observe field testing and commissioning, prepare inspection reports.
• Contract Administration and Documentation: oversee construction contract administration, including pay requisitions and change orders.
• Schedule and Work Plan Management: review plans to ensure alignment with project requirements.
• Team Leadership and Collaboration: provide mentorship and chair site meetings.
• Client and Stakeholder Coordination: maintain client satisfaction through effective communication.

Job description

Resident Engineer – CKL Engineers, LLC

Location: Chicago, IL

Base pay range: $45.00/hr – $55.00/hr

Responsibilities

• Drive Project Success: ensure contractor deliverables are met, verify quality standards, monitor compliance with approved plans.
• Field Testing, Observation and Reporting: observe field testing and commissioning, prepare inspection reports, maintain quantity logs, respond to RFIs, prepare punch lists.
• Contract Administration and Documentation: oversee construction contract administration, including pay requisitions, change orders, and communications from pre‑construction through closeout; review contractor documentation such as shop drawings, specifications, payroll certifications, and labor reports; review and provide recommendations on change orders.
• Schedule and Work Plan Management: review plans to ensure alignment with project requirements, evaluate contractor schedules (Baseline and updates) in coordination with client expectations, and communicate any issues or challenges as they arise.
• Team Leadership and Collaboration: provide mentorship to invest in staff performance, chair site meetings with contractors, clients and other stakeholders.
• Client and Stakeholder Coordination: maintain client satisfaction through effective communication, coordinate directly with the client’s representatives, and provide regular status reports.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Construction Management.
• 8–12 years of related construction experience in a supervisory capacity.
• Illinois Professional Engineer (P.E.) license.
• OSHA 10‑hour certification or ability to obtain it.
• Excellent English language skills, written and verbal.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with the Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT), Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), Illinois Tollway, or other public agencies.
• Experience working in eBuilder.

What We Offer

• Work‑Life Balance: PTO, flexible scheduling, and hybrid work options.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Health, dental, vision insurance, and a 401(k) program.
• Financial Flexibility: Access to HSA and FSA accounts.

Senior‑level: Mid‑Senior level

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Engineering and Information Technology

Industries: Staffing and Recruiting