Resident Engineer

Chicagoland Area – Fully Onsite

$120–160K (Depending on Experience) – Full Time with Benefits

Take your career to the next level with us! R.M. Chin & Associates, Inc. (R.M. Chin) is seeking an experienced, Engineer III / Resident Engineer to join our Transportation group. In this role, you will oversee roadway construction projects and act as the liaison between the client and the contractor. You will manage a staff of 10+ individuals amongst different consultants and testing firms to coordinate and ensure the proper inspection and documentation of contractor work activities.

Job Duties :

• Ensure proper construction of transportation related infrastructure.
• Coordinate with contractors, outside consultants and clients, internal consultants and staff.
• Proper documentation of all necessary project paperwork using various client web-based project management software.
• Overseeing a team of 10+ staff members ensuring project specifications are being followed.
• Timely processing of pay estimates and authorizations, and the satisfactory completion of inspectors IDRs and contractor activities.
• Monitoring of erosion control and environmental measures, the proper installation of MOT measures, and inspection of HMA, PCC, bridge, and wall structures.
• Oversee and facilitate weekly meetings with clients, contractors, various utilities, and other stakeholders as needed.
• Serves as a representative of the company and its clients at meetings, presentations, and public hearings relative to assigned projects.
• Oversees construction oversight efforts to ensure projects are constructed in accordance with design, budget, and schedule, and enforces contractor compliance to plans and specifications.
• Organize and chair scheduled project progress meetings.
• Ensure accurate field records are being maintained, such as daily reports, test reports, and as-built drawings.
• Oversees post-construction phase, final deliverables, reviewing final pay request and punch lists, coordinating final acceptance inspections, tracking of warranties, and preparation of final invoicing.
• Evaluate, resolve, and provide solutions to contractors and construction inspectors for constructability issues encountered at construction sites.
• Full technical responsibility for interpreting, organizing, executing, and coordinating construction engineering assignments.
• Acts as on-site liaison between Client, Company Personnel, and Contractor in resolution of project issues.
• Acts as a specialist in the application of advanced concepts, principles, techniques, and procedures for an assigned area of responsibility.
• Analyzes complex construction/design problems requiring the development of new or improved techniques or procedures and consults with design engineering personnel.

Qualifications :

• Education – Bachelor's or Master’s degree in civil engineering, or construction management equivalent from an accredited / ABET institution.
• Experience – 10+ years of construction management experience working both in an office setting and in the field.
• Licensure - Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) required

Benefits:

• Competitive base salary between $120 – 160K, depending on project assignment, experience, skills, and location.
• Annual bonuses are based on individual and company performance.
• 401K yearly profit-sharing contribution.
• PTO.
• 11 paid holidays, plus 2 floating holidays.
• Parental leave.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Relevant certifications and continuing education courses reimbursed.
• Company vehicle, cell phone, and Wi-Fi hot spot.

R.M. Chin & Associates, Inc., M/W/DBE/ACDBE is an Equal Opportunity Employer, offering comprehensive benefits and competitive pay.

Come be part of our growing team!