Resident Engineer

Valdes Architecture & Engineering

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Lombard, IL on site Until 9/22/2026 10+ years exp First posted March 27, 2025 Last posted July 24, 2026
Job description

Responsibilities

  • Provide overall project leadership for construction engineering activities, ensuring successful project delivery
  • Direct and oversee field inspection, material testing, and project documentation efforts
  • Lead coordination with clients, contractors, and project stakeholders to address construction challenges and maintain project quality
  • Interpret and enforce contract documents, specifications, and regulatory requirements to ensure compliance and resolve field conditions
  • Act as the primary liaison with the Illinois Tollway, managing communications, maintenance of traffic, and project progress reporting
  • Conduct and facilitate weekly progress meetings to monitor project performance and address emerging issues
  • Manage authorization to proceed, change orders, and extra work orders, ensuring proper documentation and approvals
  • Monitor and manage project schedules, budgets, and resource allocation to meet project milestones and objectives
  • Maintain comprehensive and accurate job site records, including daily reports, meeting minutes, approved drawings, and pay requests
  • Ensure safety protocols are implemented and adhered to by all project participants
  • Mentor and support inspection teams to ensure effective field operations and documentation practices
  • Assist in designing and planning future projects during off-peak construction periods as required
  • Champion project quality, safety, and stakeholder satisfaction throughout all construction phases

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or other related Engineering degree
  • Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) required
  • Minimum 10 years of experience in construction inspection and civil/structural engineering, with senior engineering responsibilities
  • Previous experience with Illinois Tollway projects is required
  • Proven leadership in managing complex construction projects and multidisciplinary teams
  • Strong knowledge of contract management, construction planning, and documentation
  • Familiarity with e-Builder, ICORS, and Microsoft Office Suite systems
  • Ability to drive to and work at construction sites
  • Excellent organizational, communication, and decision-making skills
  • Willingness to complete required training in OSHA, CPR, and other mandated safety programs
  • Must be able to work in the U.S. without sponsorship

Compensation (from employer):
100000–165000 USD per year

About this role

Summary

Lead construction projects, oversee inspections, manage teams, ensure safety, and maintain quality standards.

Job title

Resident Engineer

Experience level

senior level

Minimum experience

10+ years exp

Industry

construction

Location requirements

Lombard, IL; on-site work; no remote option

Salary

$100k–$165k

Management role

Yes

Skills & keywords

Required skills

civil engineeringprofessional engineerconstruction inspectionproject managementcontract management

Preferred skills

Illinois Tollway experiencefamiliarity with e-Builderleadershipcommunicationsafety protocols

Specializations

constructionproject managementinspectioncivil engineeringcontract management
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Lombard, IL, USA

On-site City
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