Senior Field Transportation Engineer – Road & Bridge Oversight

Poutrix; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 112,000 - 168,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401K

Paid holidays

PTO

Job summary

Arcadis is seeking a Sr. Resident Engineer to spearhead field construction oversight of roadway and bridge projects. You will direct inspection staff, coordinate with contractors and clients, and ensure all work aligns with contract requirements and quality standards.

This senior role requires 12+ years in transportation construction, an active Illinois PE license, and strong leadership. Proficiency with Primavera P6, Bluebeam Revu, and MS Office is expected.

Qualifications

• 12 years of construction management or field engineering experience on transportation infrastructure projects, with roadway and bridge construction preferred.
• Active Illinois Professional Engineer (PE) license is required.
• PMI CCM or PMP credentials are a plus and beneficial for leadership roles.
• Strong knowledge of IDOT/Illinois Tollway standards, specifications, documentation, and pay item tracking.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day construction oversight for road and bridge projects, coordinating inspection staff, contractors, clients, and stakeholders.
• Mentor inspection staff, assign daily tasks, review documentation, and reinforce quality expectations.
• Review contract docs, plans, RFIs, submittals, daily reports, pay estimates for accuracy and compliance.
• Identify and help resolve field issues, schedule impacts, constructability concerns, and potential change orders.
• Lead contractor coordination and support change order negotiations with clear cost and schedule information.
• Lead project meetings and maintain professional relationships with contractor and client.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Documentation

Issue resolution

Decision making

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Active Illinois PE license

Tools

Primavera P6

Bluebeam Revu

Microsoft Office

Reporting systems

Job description

Arcadis is seeking a Sr. Resident Engineer to spearhead field construction oversight of roadway and bridge projects. You will direct inspection staff, coordinate with contractors and clients, and ensure all work aligns with contract requirements and quality standards.

This senior role requires 12+ years in transportation construction, an active Illinois PE license, and strong leadership. Proficiency with Primavera P6, Bluebeam Revu, and MS Office is expected.