Construction Resident Engineer (Chicago)

Primera

$70K — $120K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Proven experience as a Resident Engineer managing construction projects.
  • Civil engineering degree and professional license preferred; relevant experience accepted.
  • Certification in IDOT Documentation of Contract Qualities is mandatory.
  • Strong people skills for effective collaboration with clients and stakeholders.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 is essential.

Responsibilities

  • Lead construction projects in Chicago's water and transportation departments.
  • Chair progress meetings to ensure project alignment and transparency.
  • Inspect construction work for compliance with contract specifications.
  • Build and maintain relationships with clients, consultants, and vendors.
  • Promote exceptional client service across all project stages.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package with 401K match and employee stock ownership.
  • Gym and transit subsidies available.
  • Paid volunteer time off and parental leave offered.
  • Continuing education reimbursement for professional development.
  • Flexible work scheduling in an expanding company.
  • Inclusive and collaborative work environment with emphasis on diversity.
  • Employee-led committees for social, wellness, and community service activities.
Full Job Description
Job Type

Full-time

Description

WHO YOU ARE
  • You have the ability to demonstrate complete competence as a Resident Engineer leading projects.
  • You meet our education requirements. A civil engineering degree and professional license is preferred but not required if appropriate experience is demonstrated. IDOT Documentation of Contract Qualitities certification is required.
  • Your skill set includes managing construction projects as a Resident Engineer, including but not limited to managing staff on the project, working closely with contractors and serving as the contact person in the field for our clients.
  • You're a people person with the ability to interface and collaborate effectively with clients, stakeholders, and colleagues. Your organization, leadership, and communication skills will contribute to your success.
  • You're proficient with business applications. Microsoft Office 365 understanding is a must.

WHAT YOU'LL DO
  • You'll be integral to our construction projects throughout the City of Chicago with the Chicago Department of Water Management and/or Chicago Department of Transportation. Projects may include installation of utilities such as water and sewer main pavement and restoration, ADA ramp compliance, streetscape and resurfacing projects.
  • You have the ability to chair progress meetings, the technical expertise in several construction inspection activities and can examine workmanship of finished installations for conformity to contract documents.
  • You'll connect with people. It's critical to the work we do. You'll interface with clients, consultants, subconsultants, and vendors. You'll build strong relationships and maintain a focus on superior client service.
  • You'll enjoy what you do. You'll work with great people, continue to learn and grow, and have a good time doing it.

SOME OF WHAT YOU'LL ENJOY
  • An excellent benefits package including 401K match and employee stock ownership, gym and transit subsidies, paid volunteer time off, parental leave, continuing education reimbursement and much more
  • Flexible work scheduling in a fast-growing company
  • A fun, inclusive, and collaborative environment
  • Colleagues that appreciate differences in people, perspectives, cultures, and ideas
  • The fruits of our employee-led committees focused on offering engaging social, wellness and community service activities all year long

For more information about Primera please visit our website: PrimeraEng.com.

Salary Description

$70,000-$120,000

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