Sr. Resident Engineer

RS&H, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 125,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Vacation, Personal Time Off, and

401(k) with Company Match

100% Employee Owned Company!

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Certification and Licensure Support

Career Advancement Opportunities

Pet Insurance

Cellphone Stipend

Company Vehicle

Job summary

RS&H, Inc. in Chicago, IL seeks a Sr. Resident Engineer to lead inspection and contract administration on major transportation projects. You will manage consultants, direct Phase III programs, and review correspondence while ensuring compliance with contract documents and schedules.

The position emphasizes outdoor work, client relations, and opportunities to pursue new project pursuits in a dynamic, employee-owned firm.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• 10+ years of relevant transportation construction experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Resident Engineer or Phase III experience on IDOT and/or Illinois Tollway projects.
• Experience with construction of major roads or bridge structures.
• Strong communication skills.
• Valid driver's license and ability to operate on job sites.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to work outdoors and tolerate field conditions.
• Ability to build and maintain client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Resident Engineer and owner's representative for inspection and contract administration on large-scale transportation projects.
• Manage consultant contracts, including accounts receivable, subconsultant management and client interface.
• Direct Phase III construction engineering administration and inspection programs.
• Review and draft project correspondence, claims, change orders and time extension requests.
• Verify construction activities for compliance with contract documents, plans and specifications.
• Plan and organize the work of others, including inspection staff, documentation staff and subconsultants.
• Oversee documentation of contract quantities, progress pay estimates and final estimates.
• Coordinate with utility companies, local agencies, client representatives and contractors to keep projects on schedule.
• Participate in marketing and development of new opportunities and contract pursuits.
• Develop or review policies, methods, practices and procedures.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Microsoft Office Suite

Driver's license

Outdoor/field work passion

Client/stakeholder relationship

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering (ABET-accredited)

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

RS&H, Inc.

Sr. Resident Engineer

US-IL-Chicago

Job ID: 2026-8398

# of Openings: 1

Category: Construction Inspection & Contract Administration

Chicago

Overview

Employee-owned, RS&H is one of the nation’s leading architecture, engineering, and consulting firms, with associates who work hard every day to create tomorrow together. We offer an exceptional journey from start to future. Our integrated teams translate experience into insight, turn challenges into opportunities, and build relationships that are as strong as the buildings and infrastructure we deliver together. We attribute our success to our unwavering commitment to our core values: integrity, accountability, curiosity, and teamwork.

Responsibilities

While RS&H was founded in 1941, we have been providing construction management services as one of our primary business practices since 1984. RS&H’s Transportation-Construction Management Practice serves numerous state departments of transportation, mobility/transportation authorities, turnpike/toll authorities, rail/port authorities, municipal/county governments, and private clients throughout the United States. Our Construction Engineering and Inspections (CEI) teams as well as our Construction Management teams are industry leading experts who provide a full range of construction engineering, program management, specialized testing, and inspection services from the preconstruction phase through maintenance and operations. By joining our team, you too can provide unique expertise in the full life cycle of transportation delivery, and lead the evolution of transportation.

Essential Functions

• Serve as Resident Engineer and owner's representative for inspection and contract administration on large-scale transportation projects.
• Manage consultant contracts, including accounts receivable, subconsultant management and client interface.
• Direct Phase III construction engineering administration and inspection programs.
• Review and draft project correspondence, claims, change orders and time extension requests.
• Verify construction activities for compliance with contract documents, plans and specifications.
• Plan and organize the work of others, including inspection staff, documentation staff and subconsultants.
• Oversee documentation of contract quantities, progress pay estimates and final estimates.
• Coordinate with utility companies, local agencies, client representatives and contractors to keep projects on schedule.
• Participate in the marketing and development of new opportunities and contract pursuits.
• Develop or review policies, methods, practices and procedures.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited program
• 10+ years of relevant transportation construction experience
• Professional Engineer (PE) license
• Resident Engineer or Phase III experience on IDOT and/or Illinois Tollway projects
• Experience with construction of major roads or bridge structures
• Proven ability to handle challenging or sensitive issues in a professional, business-minded manner
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Valid driver's license and ability to operate a vehicle safely on highways and job sites
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Passion for working outdoors and ability to tolerate field conditions
• Ability to build and maintain strong client and stakeholder relationships

Preferred Qualifications

• Transit or rail construction experience with agencies such as METRA or CTA
• IDOT Documentation of Contract Quantities certification
• Familiarity with highway design and work zone traffic control plans
• Experience with alternative delivery methods such as Design-Bid-Build, Design-Build or CMGC
• OSHA 10-Hour Certification

Benefits

• Paid Vacation, Personal Time Off, and Holiday Pay
• 401(k) with Company Match
• 100% Employee Owned Company!
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Certification and Licensure Support
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Pet Insurance
• Cellphone Stipend
• Company Vehicle
• And much more!

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The anticipated salary range for this position is ($125,000- $155,000) annually. Actual compensation will be determined based on qualifications, experience, internal equity, geographic location, and other job-related factors.

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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