Resident Engineer: Roadway & Bridge Project Lead

Juneau Associates, Inc; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Juneau Associates, Inc. seeks a Resident Engineer in Chicago to lead construction oversight on roadway and bridge projects. You will ensure contractor compliance with IDOT, Tollway, and Higher Education policies, and supervise field staff across multiple disciplines.

The role requires reading complex plans, maintaining records, and coordinating with owners and contractors to meet project specs and LEED requirements.

Qualifications

• BS in civil engineering or similar.
• 5 years’ experience working on IDOT, Illinois Higher Education Facilities, and Illinois Tollway construction projects.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Strong PC skills, including CAD platforms, web-based software, and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to read and interpret contract documents and construction plans.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Experience interacting directly with clients.

Responsibilities

• Manages construction projects to ensure contractor compliance with IDOT, Tollway, and Higher Education policies.
• Familiar with project specifications, plans, and proposals for roadway, bridge, vertical construction, drainage, and pavement work.
• Supervises field staff and manages contractors.
• Verifies quality construction per plans and specs.
• Ensures LEED requirements are met.
• Maintains project records and reports.
• Prepares change orders and pay requests.
• Notifies stakeholders of non-conforming work when necessary.

Skills

Client interaction

Time management

Team supervision

Attention to detail

Education

BS in civil engineering

Tools

CAD

Microsoft Office

Web-based software

Job description

Juneau Associates, Inc. seeks a Resident Engineer in Chicago to lead construction oversight on roadway and bridge projects. You will ensure contractor compliance with IDOT, Tollway, and Higher Education policies, and supervise field staff across multiple disciplines.

The role requires reading complex plans, maintaining records, and coordinating with owners and contractors to meet project specs and LEED requirements.