Senior Resident Project Representative
Location: Chicago, IL
Job Type: Onsite
Requisition ID: 11270
Stanley Consultants is looking for a Senior Resident Project Representative with construction engineering experience for our Chicago, IL office.
This position will serve as a Resident Engineer on large Municipal, IDOT, ISTHA and federal aid funded projects. A licensed Professional Engineer is required. It will involve leading a team in daily on‑site inspection and contract administration for the owner, working independently with minimal direct oversight and engaging in business development to grow the construction group.
Responsibilities
- Monitor contractor performance for workmanship, schedule, and contract requirements.
- Manage project staff performing daily oversight of the contractor and construction documentation.
- Prepare reports, run progress meetings with the contractor and owner, and manage the shop drawing review process.
- Monitor internal project budgets.
- Ensure staff compliance with the Group Safety manual.
- Resolve contractor questions and drawing clarifications.
- Maintain project records that are complete and organized per client policy.
- Maintain active and positive client relationships and communications.
- Anticipate and resolve issues and concerns promptly from the owner, contractor, residents, public officials, and other stakeholders.
- Serve as the project’s technical expert making decisions that affect the outcome of a project.
- Mentor and train lower‑level engineers and technicians.
- Lead or assist Business Development Manager or others with marketing, interviews, proposal preparation, and securing future construction management work.
- Identify new business opportunities, clients, and potential services for future growth.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in civil or construction engineering is preferred.
- PE license required.
- 10+ years of experience in engineering and/or construction management projects.
- Experience as a Resident Engineer on IDOT/ISTHA/CDOT projects.
- IDOT Documentation of Contract Quantities certification and IDOT Erosion Control Fundamentals and Inspection Modules.
- Excellent visualization, communication, and documentation skills (Word, Excel, Outlook).
- Ability to multitask effectively and work independently while collaborating with other team members and managers.
- Excellent organizational and time‑management abilities.
- Proven ability to distribute learned knowledge to Resident Project Representatives, Construction Observers, and Material Testing Technicians.
- Aptitude to act as a positive representative of Stanley Consultants’ core values and an active participant in an outside professional organization.
- Experience leading other staff.
- Knowledge of field surveying.
- Proficient in Construction Materials Management System (CMMS), CDOT CMQA, and Trimble Unity Construct.
Benefits
- Member‑Owned culture with opportunities for ownership participation.
- Paid Time Away – numerous paid holidays, generous PTO, parental leave, and professional development leave.
- Health Insurance – comprehensive medical, dental, vision, FSA, HSA, and wellness resources.
- Financial Health – life insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability, identity theft protection, and other benefits.
- Professional Growth – tuition assistance, professional society membership, and more.
- Financial Rewards – company stock ownership, 401(k) match, incentive compensation, and profit‑sharing contributions.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Stanley Consultants is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.