RESIDENT ENGINEER/PROJECT MANAGER

Bloom Companies, LLC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Bloom Companies, LLC in Chicago, IL seeks a Resident Engineer/Project Manager with extensive roadway/highway/bridge construction inspection experience. You will monitor schedules, budgets, and QA programs while supervising field staff and translating project plans into implementations.

The role requires 15+ years in construction inspection, IDOT documentation familiarity, strong communication, and willingness to travel. PE license preferred and MS Office with MicroStation experience is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management.
• PE license preferred.
• 15+ years of progressive experience in construction inspection and construction layout staking.
• IDOT Certification of Documentation of Contract Quantities (Required).
• Familiarity with Illinois Department of Transportation and Illinois Tollway construction engineering practices, standards and documentation.
• National Corrosion Engineer (NACE) Certified Coatings Inspector a plus.
• Good decision-making skills, flexibility, focus on quality and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Office software (Excel, Word and PowerPoint) and CADD (MicroStation preferred).
• Willing to travel.

Responsibilities

• Highly motivated, client service‑oriented Resident Engineer/Project Manager specializing in roadway/highway/bridge construction inspection.
• Construction schedule monitoring.
• Project budget monitoring.
• Field supervision of trained technicians and junior engineers.
• Translate and implement project plans and special provisions.
• Evaluate and document construction operations.
• Generate materials testing frequency and manage the QA program.
• Complete required project documentation including progress payments and contract changes to achieve final project acceptance.
• Ensure quality control activities are performed for all assigned work and back‑check work of others.
• Interact and communicate effectively with design team members, clients, and other agencies.

Skills

Communication skills

Detail orientation

Teamwork

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

MS Office

MicroStation

Job description

Location

Chicago, IL

Bloom is currently seeking a Resident Engineer/Project Manager professional with experience in Construction principles. Our family of engineers is growing, and we would love the chance to see if you fit in with the culture we have built. We believe that any person with enough self-motivation can achieve anything, and that everyone deserves the chance to prove themselves. Every new employee brings with them unique talents and perspectives. We see value in that here at Bloom. We have developed a mentor‑mentee culture that allows us to all share our experiences with one another; and in return we can all grow personally and professionally. Where you have shortcomings, others in the company may have strengths. Keep that in mind as you read through our preferred additional qualifications below. We see value in anything you can bring to the table; even if it’s something other than what we have listed here.

Pay Range: $100,000 – $160,000 annually.

Bloom Companies is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer.

Job Description Details

• Highly motivated, qualified and client service‑oriented Resident Engineer/Project Manager specializing in roadway/highway/bridge construction inspection
• Construction schedule monitoring
• Project budget monitoring
• Field supervision of trained technicians and junior engineers
• Translate and implement project plans and special provisions
• Evaluate and document construction operations
• Generate materials testing frequency and manage the QA program
• Complete required project documentation including progress payments and contract changes to achieve final project acceptance
• Ensure quality control activities are performed for all assigned work and back‑check work of others
• Interact and communicate effectively with design team members, clients, and other agencies

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management
• PE license preferred
• 15+ years of progressive experience in construction inspection and construction layout staking
• IDOT Certification of Documentation of Contract Quantities (Required)
• Familiarity with Illinois Department of Transportation and Illinois Tollway construction engineering practices, standards and documentation
• National Corrosion Engineer (NACE) Certified Coatings Inspector a plus
• Good decision‑making skills, flexibility, focus on quality and attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills
• Experience with Microsoft Office software (Excel, Word and Power Point) and CADD (MicroStation preferred)
• Willing to travel