Resident Engineer/Project Manager

Saunders Staffing Agency
  • Chicago, Illinois
    13 days ago

    Job Description

    Position Overview

    Saunders Staffing Agency is seeking a seasoned professional to manage construction engineering activities and field personnel. You will oversee inspection teams, ensure contract compliance, and maintain safety and quality standards across major infrastructure projects.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Team Leadership: Supervise inspectors, technicians, and junior staff to ensure high-quality project delivery.
    • Project Oversight: Monitor construction schedules, track progress, and manage budgets to ensure timely completion.
    • Quality & Compliance: Administer quality assurance programs, interpret technical specifications, and verify the accuracy of all team deliverables.
    • Documentation: Prepare progress reports, pay estimates, and contract modifications while supporting final project closeout.
    • Coordination: Act as the primary liaison between design teams, contractors, and public agencies.

    Qualifications

    • Education: Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
    • Experience: 13+ years in construction inspection and infrastructure oversight (highway, roadway, or bridge experience preferred).
    • Expertise: Deep familiarity with state transportation standards and digital reporting systems.
    • Skills: Strong leadership, problem-solving, and proficiency in MS Office and CADD platforms.
    • Licensure: PE License is highly preferred.

    Additional Information

    • Travel: Willingness to travel to project sites as required.
    • Authorization: Must be authorized to work in the United States.
    • Confidentiality: This is a confidential search. Please do not repost or distribute this description without explicit authorization from Saunders Staffing Agency.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationChicago, Illinois
    Websitehttps://saundersstaffing.agency/

    Skills

    • Budget Managementunmatched
    • CADD (Computer-Aided Design and Drafting)unmatched
    • Civil Engineeringunmatched
    • Construction Engineeringunmatched
    • Construction Inspectionunmatched
    • Construction Managementunmatched
    • Construction Scheduleunmatched
    • Documentationunmatched
    • Engineering Managementunmatched
    • Infrastructure Constructionunmatched
    • Leadershipunmatched
    • Maintain Complianceunmatched
    • Microsoft Officeunmatched
    • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
    • Professional Engineerunmatched
    • Progress Reportsunmatched
    • Project Close-Outunmatched
    • Project Trackingunmatched
    • Project/Program Managementunmatched
    • Quality Assuranceunmatched
    • Quality Metricsunmatched
    • Recruiting/Staffing Agencyunmatched
    • Reporting Skillsunmatched
    • Safety Standardsunmatched
    • Team Lead/Managerunmatched
    • Time Managementunmatched
    • Willing to Travelunmatched

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