Senior Resident Project Representative

Stanley Consultants

Stanley Consultants is an award‑winning global consulting engineering firm, dedicated to client experience and solving complex challenges to create a sustainable, connected world. With over a century of experience serving the energy, federal government, transportation, and water sectors, we are an employee‑owned organization that values culture, values, and ethics.

$/yr – $/yr

Senior Resident Project Representative

Chicago, IL

Onsite (Full‑time)

• Monitor contractor 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.
• Assist the Business Development Manager 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.
• Positive representative of Stanley Consultants core values and 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.

• Quality Control
• On time, on budget performance
• Safety Focused
• Problem Solving
• Leadership
• Client Satisfaction
• Communication Skills
• Attention to Detail

This position requires the ability to work at and easily maneuver around construction sites in various weather conditions, lift and transport up to 50 lbs., and maintain a time commitment that often goes beyond regular working hours.

Hybrid schedule opportunities: two days a week in office, two days remote, and a flexible Friday. Compressed workweek schedules are also available. Eligible roles may have a 9/80 work schedule resulting in every other Friday off.

• Member‑Owned culture aligning client satisfaction, company performance, and personal reward.
• Work‑Life Balance support.
• Paid time off including holidays, PTO, parental leave, and professional development leave.
• Comprehensive health portfolio (medical, dental, vision, FSA, HSA, Doctor On Demand, wellness reimbursement, mental health resources).
• Life, short‑ and long‑term disability, identity theft protection, and other financial benefits.
• Tuition assistance, professional society membership, and growth opportunities.
• Generous 401(k) match, incentive compensation, profit‑sharing, and company stock ownership.

Stanley Consultants is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veteran / Individual with Disability. The company does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age or disability. We provide a diverse, inclusive workplace for all employees.

Salary range for IL location: $/yr – $/yr. The starting salary is competitive and will be determined by selected candidate's qualifications, experience, geographic location, internal equity, company policy and practices.