Civil Resident Engineer

Join Our Team & Lead with Expertise at Pinpoint Precision Engineering!

We’re seeking an experienced **Resident Engineer** to spearhead our construction management projects with precision, ensuring timely delivery, budget adherence, and mentorship of our emerging talent. At Pinpoint Precision Engineering, your expertise will drive our success as one of Illinois’ fastest-growing engineering firms, securing Prime Consultant roles with prestigious clients like IDOT, Illinois Tollway, Walgreens, Verizon, and AT&T. Beyond projects, we’re committed to community impact through our “Bridging the Gap” initiative, mentoring young aspiring civil engineers. Learn more about our outreach (here ).

Here’s What Your Day to Day Looks Like:

• Supervise construction on highway and/or roadway projects.
• Maintain accurate records and reports related to the project.
• Plan, schedule, and coordinate with contractors and negotiate change orders.
• Be the key contact with the client and subconsultants.
• Monitor progress against the construction schedule.
• Review the Contractor’s progress reports, and inform the Project Manager and client in case of delay.
• Direct, assist, and monitor the performance of Construction Inspection and office engineers.
• Oversee field site activities and provide technical advice on construction and design.
• Discuss deviations from specified construction materials and procedures with Engineer-In-Charge.
• Regularly review and approve contract submittals and payment applications to contractors.
• Participate in contract close-out activities.
• Conduct regular progress meetings with the contractor and appropriate personnel and report on any issues, as necessary.
• Knowledge of IDOT, CDOT, Tollway, and other agencies' systems and operations.

You’ll be a great fit if you have this:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
• 5+ years of Inspection experience in bridge, highway, and roadway projects.
• Current Illinois Professional Engineer license required .
• Current Documentation of Quantities Certification is a plus .
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to read and interpret contract documents, construction plans, and specifications.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong time management skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to effectively manage project team members.
• Must be very organized and have effective problem-solving, leadership, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work on multiple projects/deadlines.
• Experience with project pursuits and proposals is a plus .

Compensation:

The 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, skill set, and physical work location.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER

Women, Veterans, Disabled and Minorities are encouraged to apply: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, age, gender, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran/military status, marital status, genetic information, or any other status protected under local, state, or federal laws or regulations.