Resident Project Representative

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Job Title - Resident Project Representative

Location - Chicago, IL

Job Type – Onsite

Requisition  - 11100

Stanley Consultants is looking for a Resident Project Representative with previous construction management experience for our Chicago, IL office. A licensed professional is preferred. This person will work in the field on public infrastructure projects and assist the Resident Engineer. Project owners include IDOT/CDOT/ISTHA and various municipalities. Daily tasks consist of on-site observation of the contract construction work as compared to the project’s plans and specifications.

• Monitor contractor’s performance for workmanship, schedule, and contract requirements.
• Prepare reports, coordinate progress meetings with the contractor and owner, and manage the shop drawing review process.
• Make calculations and document work in a format that can easily be checked by others.
• Monitor internal budgets.
• Ensure staff compliance with the Group Safety manual.
• Resolve contractor’s questions and drawing clarifications.
• Assist the Business Development Manager or others with marketing, interviews and proposal preparation.
• Maintain positive client relationships.
• Anticipate and resolve issues and concerns promptly from the owner, contractor, residents, public officials, and other stakeholders.
• Mentor younger engineers and technicians.

• PE or ability to obtain PE upon required 4 years of experience.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in engineering and/or construction management 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.
• General knowledge of construction techniques and an ability to read plans and specifications.
• Proven ability to distribute learned knowledge to other Resident Project Representatives, Construction Observer’s, and Material Testing Technicians.
• Ability to assist Construction Manager/Resident Engineer with many of their tasks and to be able to fill the Construction Managers/Resident Engineer’s role temporarily in their absence.
• Aptitude to act as a positive representative of Stanley Consultants, Inc. core values and an active participant in an outside professional organization.

• Experience performing field engineering duties for IDOT/ISTHA/CDOT projects.
• Experience leading other staff.
• Knowledge of field surveying.
• Proficient in Construction Materials Management System (CMMS), CDOT CMQA, and Trimble Unity Construct.
• Familiar with the use of CADD.

• Quality Control
• On Time
• Safety Focused
• Client Satisfaction
• Communication Skills
• Attention to Detail
• Problem Solving
• Leadership
• Teamwork Capabilities
• Assertiveness

$104,700 - $136,050 a year

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