Resident Engineer

RESIDENT ENGINEER

Lead the Future of Infrastructure with CKL Engineers

Are you ready to take your career to the next level as a leader in construction management? CKL Engineers, LLC is seeking a Resident Engineer to join our growing team in Chicago. If you're a leader passionate about delivering high-quality infrastructure projects to improve our communities, this is the role for you.

What You'll Bring

We're looking for a dedicated construction professional with effective leadership skills and the expertise to deliver outstanding results. The ideal candidate brings a high level of construction engineering management experience to the team.

What You'll Do

As Resident Engineer, you will be part of teams working on various infrastructure construction projects. Daily responsibilities include:

• Drive Project Success

• Ensure contractor deliverables are met and project deadlines are adhered to.

• Verify quality standards are maintained throughout the project lifecycle.

• Monitor contractor's compliance with approved Plans.

• Field Testing, Observation and Reporting

• Observe field testing and on-site commissioning.

• Prepare inspection reports and maintain accurate quantity logs.

• Respond to RFIs and prepare punch lists upon project completion.

• Contract Administration and Documentation

• Oversee construction contract administration, including pay requisitions, change orders and communications from pre-construction through closeout.

• Review contractor documentation, including shop drawings, specifications, payroll certifications, and labor reports.

• Review and provide recommendations on change orders.

• Schedule and Work Plan Management

• Review plans to ensure alignment with project requirements.

• Evaluate contractor schedules, including Baseline and updates, in coordination with client expectations.

• Communicate clearly any issues or challenges as they arise.

• Team Leadership and Collaboration

• Provide mentorship to invest in staff performance.

• Chair site meetings with contractors, clients and other stakeholders.

• Client and Stakeholder Coordination

• Maintain client satisfaction through effective communication.

• Coordinate directly with the client's representatives.

• Provide regular status reports.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Construction Management

• Minimum of 8-12 years of related construction experience in a supervisory capacity

• Illinois Professional Engineer (P.E.) license

• OSHA 10 hr certification or ability to obtain

• Excellent English language skills, written and verbal

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with the Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT), Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), Illinois Tollway, or other public agency experience

• Experience working in eBuilder

What We Offer

At CKL, we value our team and provide benefits designed to help you thrive both personally and professionally:

• Work-Life Balance: Unlimited PTO, flexible scheduling, and hybrid work options.

• Comprehensive Benefits: Health, dental, and vision insurance, plus a 401(k) program.

• Financial Flexibility: Access to HSA and FSA accounts.

THIRD PARTY ADVISORY

CKL Engineers will not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. CKL will assume the rights of any unsolicited resumes submitted to hiring managers or our leadership team, and we will have the right to hire that candidate without any compensation being owed to the recruiter, employment agency, or other third party.