Resident Engineer

Valdes Architecture & Engineering; Lombard (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Lever, Inc. seeks a Senior Construction Project Engineer to lead civil/structural construction activities in Illinois. You will oversee field inspections, testing, and documentation while coordinating with clients, contractors, and stakeholders to maintain quality and schedule.

The role requires a PE license, a bachelor’s in civil engineering, and 10+ years of senior inspection experience, including Tollway projects. Travel to sites and compliance with safety programs are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field
• PE license required
• 10+ years in construction inspection/civil/structural engineering with senior responsibilities
• Experience on Illinois Tollway projects required
• Strong leadership for complex projects and multidisciplinary teams
• Knowledge of contract management, planning, and documentation
• Familiarity with e-Builder, ICORS, and MS Office
• Ability to travel to construction sites
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• US work authorization without sponsorship now or in the future

Responsibilities

• Provide overall project leadership for construction engineering activities
• Direct field inspection, material testing, and project documentation
• Lead coordination with clients, contractors, and stakeholders
• Interpret and enforce contract documents and specifications
• Liaise with Illinois Tollway, manage communications and progress reporting
• Conduct weekly progress meetings
• Manage change orders and extra work orders
• Monitor schedules, budgets, and resources
• Maintain job site records and pay requests
• Ensure safety protocols are followed
• Mentor inspection teams
• Assist in planning future projects during off-peak periods
• Champion project quality, safety, and stakeholder satisfaction

Skills

Project leadership

Contract management

Construction planning

Documentation

MS Office

e-Builder

ICORS

Travel to sites

Interpersonal skills

Safety training

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Licensed Professional Engineer (PE)

Tools

e-Builder

ICORS

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Responsibilities

• Provide overall project leadership for construction engineering activities, ensuring successful project delivery
• Direct and oversee field inspection, material testing, and project documentation efforts
• Lead coordination with clients, contractors, and project stakeholders to address construction challenges and maintain project quality
• Interpret and enforce contract documents, specifications, and regulatory requirements to ensure compliance and resolve field conditions
• Act as the primary liaison with the Illinois Tollway, managing communications, maintenance of traffic, and project progress reporting
• Conduct and facilitate weekly progress meetings to monitor project performance and address emerging issues
• Manage authorization to proceed, change orders, and extra work orders, ensuring proper documentation and approvals
• Monitor and manage project schedules, budgets, and resource allocation to meet project milestones and objectives
• Maintain comprehensive and accurate job site records, including daily reports, meeting minutes, approved drawings, and pay requests
• Ensure safety protocols are implemented and adhered to by all project participants
• Mentor and support inspection teams to ensure effective field operations and documentation practices
• Assist in designing and planning future projects during off-peak construction periods as required
• Champion project quality, safety, and stakeholder satisfaction throughout all construction phases

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or other related Engineering degree
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) required
• Minimum 10 years of experience in construction inspection and civil/structural engineering, with senior engineering responsibilities
• Previous experience with Illinois Tollway projects is required
• Proven leadership in managing complex construction projects and multidisciplinary teams
• Strong knowledge of contract management, construction planning, and documentation
• Familiarity with e-Builder, ICORS, and Microsoft Office Suite systems
• Ability to drive to and work at construction sites
• Excellent organizational, communication, and decision-making skills
• Willingness to complete required training in OSHA, CPR, and other mandated safety programs
• Must possess exceptional interpersonal and organizational skills
• Must be able to work in the US without sponsorship now or in the future

$100,000 - $165,000 a year

Salaries for all positions are based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to relevant experience, total years of experience in the industry, education, skills, and qualifications. Compensation may vary depending on the candidate's individual background and expertise.Salaries are subject to fluctuation outside of the given range. The indicated range is not a commitment and meant as a guideline. All compensation, exempt or non-exempt status, and benefits will be discussed during the interview process.