Resident Engineer

CKL Engineers, LLC

• $100K — $120K *
Real Estate & Construction
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Construction Management
  • 8-12 years of supervisory construction experience
  • Illinois Professional Engineer (P.E.) license
  • OSHA 10 hour certification or ability to obtain
  • Strong written and verbal English skills

Responsibilities

  • Ensure contractor deliverables and project deadlines are met
  • Verify quality standards throughout the project lifecycle
  • Monitor contractor compliance with approved plans
  • Observe field testing and commissioning while preparing inspection reports
  • Oversee construction contract administration from pre-construction through closeout
  • Evaluate contractor schedules and align with client expectations
  • Maintain client satisfaction through effective communication

Benefits

  • Work-Life Balance: PTO, flexible scheduling, and hybrid work options
  • Comprehensive Benefits: Health, dental, and vision insurance, plus a 401(k) program
  • Financial Flexibility: Access to HSA and FSA accounts
Full Job Description
RESIDENT ENGINEER

As Resident Engineer, you will be part of teams working on various infrastructure construction projects. Daily responsibilities include:
  • Drive Project Success
    • Ensure contractor deliverables are met and project deadlines are adhered to.
    • Verify quality standards are maintained throughout the project lifecycle.
    • Monitor contractor's compliance with approved Plans.
  • Field Testing, Observation and Reporting
    • Observe field testing and on-site commissioning.
    • Prepare inspection reports and maintain accurate quantity logs.
    • Respond to RFIs and prepare punch lists upon project completion.
  • Contract Administration and Documentation
    • Oversee construction contract administration, including pay requisitions, change orders and communications from pre-construction through closeout.
    • Review contractor documentation, including shop drawings, specifications, payroll certifications, and labor reports.
    • Review and provide recommendations on change orders.
  • Schedule and Work Plan Management
    • Review plans to ensure alignment with project requirements.
    • Evaluate contractor schedules, including Baseline and updates, in coordination with client expectations.
    • Communicate clearly any issues or challenges as they arise.
  • Team Leadership and Collaboration
    • Provide mentorship to invest in staff performance.
    • Chair site meetings with contractors, clients and other stakeholders.
  • Client and Stakeholder Coordination
    • Maintain client satisfaction through effective communication.
    • Coordinate directly with the client's representatives.
    • Provide regular status reports.
Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Construction Management
  • Minimum of 8-12 years of related construction experience in a supervisory capacity
  • Illinois Professional Engineer (P.E.) license
  • OSHA 10 hr certification or ability to obtain
  • Excellent English language skills, written and verbal
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience working with the Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT), Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), Illinois Tollway, or other public agency experience
  • Experience working in eBuilder
What We Offer

At CKL, we value our team and provide benefits designed to help you thrive both personally and professionally:
  • Work-Life Balance: PTO, flexible scheduling, and hybrid work options.
  • Comprehensive Benefits: Health, dental, and vision insurance, plus a 401(k) program.
  • Financial Flexibility: Access to HSA and FSA accounts.


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