Experience with IDOT project management and construction documentation systems
Responsibilities
Serve as the on-site lead for construction projects, managing daily field operations
Oversee contractor activities to ensure compliance with permits and safety requirements
Review and interpret contract documents, design plans, and project submittals
Monitor project progress and maintain detailed daily reports
Identify and address field issues, providing engineering judgment and solutions
Facilitate regular progress meetings with contractors and clients
Manage project documentation including RFIs, change orders, and claims
Perform inspection oversight to verify work quality and compliance
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision insurance
401k Retirement Plan
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Life, AD&D, short-term, and long-term disability
Professional and personal development
Generous paid time off
Commuter and wellness benefits
Tuition Reimbursement
Full Job Description
Job Description
CONSTRUCTION SERVICES PRACTICE
What We're Looking For:
Michale Baker is seeking a Resident Engineer to join the Construction Services team in Chicago, IL, to work on transportation and facility-related construction projects. This role requires a hands-on engineering professional who excels in problem-solving, ensures project compliance, and delivers high-quality construction outcomes while maintaining strong relationships with contractors, client representatives, and regulatory agencies.
What You'll Do:
Serve as the on-site lead for construction projects, managing daily field operations and acting as the primary point of contact.
Oversee contractor activities to ensure compliance with permits, project plans, specifications, and safety requirements.
Review and interpret contract documents, permits, design plans, shop drawings, RFIs, work schedules, and project submittals.
Monitor project progress, maintain detailed daily reports, and track quantities, materials, and work activities.
Identify and address field issues, providing engineering judgment and recommending solutions to maintain project quality, schedule and cost.
Facilitate regular progress meetings with contractors and client representatives; prepare agendas, meeting minutes, and follow-up action items.
Manage project documentation including RFIs, submittals, change orders, field memos, claims, and other required forms and records.
Perform inspection oversight to verify work quality, materials testing compliance, and adherence to specifications.
Support cost estimating, change order evaluations, and negotiation of contractor proposals.
Ensure all construction activities comply with permits and applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
Provide leadership to inspection staff and engineering support personnel.
What You Need to Succeed:
Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
Illinois Professional Engineer licensure and/or CCM certification
10+ years of construction engineering or construction management experience on transportation and infrastructure projects.
Strong knowledge of highway, bridge, facilities and railroad construction practices and procedures
Experience with IDOT project management and construction documentation systems
Compensation
The approximate compensation range for this position is $175,000 TO $195,000. This compensation range is a good-faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation is dependent upon factors such as education, qualifications, experience, skillset, and physical work location.
Medical, dental, vision insurance
401k Retirement Plan
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Life, AD&D, short-term, and long-term disability
Professional and personal development
Generous paid time off
Commuter and wellness benefits
Tuition Reimbursement
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About Michael Baker International
Michael Baker International is a leading provider of engineering and consulting services, including design, planning, architectural, environmental, construction and program management. The company provides its comprehensive range of services and solutions to a broad range of markets, including transportation, facilities, environmental, energy, water and government.
