Senior Resident Project Representative

Job title - Senior Resident Project Representative

Location - Chicago, IL

Job type - Onsite

Requisition ID - 11270

Stanley Consultants is looking for a Senior Resident Project Representative with construction engineering experience for our Chicago, IL office.

This position will serve as a Resident Engineer on large Municipal, IDOT, ISTHA and federal aid funded projects. A licensed Professional Engineer is required. This person will lead a team in performing daily on-site inspection and contract administration for the owner. This person will work independently with minimal direct oversight and have business development responsibilities with the mindset of growing the construction group.

• Monitor contractor’s performance for workmanship, schedule, and contract requirements.
• Manage project staff who perform daily oversight of the contractor and construction documentation.
• Prepare reports, run progress meetings with the contractor and owner, and manage the shop drawing review process.
• Monitor internal project budgets.
• Ensure staff compliance with the Group Safety manual.
• Resolve contractor questions and drawing clarifications.
• Maintain project records that are complete and organized per client policy.
• Maintain active and positive client relationships and communications.
• Anticipate and resolve issues and concerns promptly from the owner, contractor, residents, public officials, and other stakeholders.
• Serve as a project’s technical expert with the responsibility to make decisions that affect the outcome of a project.
• Mentor and train lower-level engineers and technicians.
• Lead or assist Business Development Manager or others with marketing, interviews, proposal preparation, and securing future construction management work.
• Identify new business opportunities, clients, and potential services for future growth.

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or construction engineering is preferred.
• PE license is required.
• 10+ years of experience in engineering and/or construction management projects.
• Experience as a Resident Engineer on IDOT/ISTHA/CDOT projects.
• IDOT Documentation of Contract Quantities certification and IDOT Erosion Control Fundamentals and Inspection Modules.
• Excellent visualization, communication, and documentation skills (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Ability to multitask effectively and work independently, while collaborating with other team members and managers.
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities.
• Proven ability to distribute learned knowledge to Resident Project Representatives, Construction Observers, and Material Testing Technicians.
• Aptitude to act as a positive representative of Stanley Consultants, Inc. core values and an active participant in an outside professional organization.
• Experience leading other staff.
• Knowledge of field surveying.
• Proficient in Construction Materials Management System (CMMS), CDOT CMQA, and Trimble Unity Construct.