Resident Engineer

Location:
Chicagoland and surrounding regions

The Resident Engineer (RE) is the on-site representative of the client (IDOT or Illinois Tollway) responsible for managing, supervising, and coordinating all construction activities for transportation infrastructure projects. This includes ensuring compliance with project plans, specifications, and regulatory requirements. The RE acts as the primary liaison between the contractor, the agency, and the engineering/design teams.

Construction Management:

• Oversee day-to-day field activities and ensure that all construction work complies with IDOT or Tollway specifications and standards.
• Monitor contractor performance, quality of work, materials, and adherence to the construction schedule.
• Coordinate and schedule field inspections, material testing, and subcontractor work.

Project Administration:

• Prepare and review daily inspection reports, pay estimates, and change order documentation.
• Maintain detailed project records, including field books, correspondence, RFIs, submittals, shop drawings, and photos.
• Ensure proper documentation and reporting to IDOT/Tollway using systems such as ICORS (IDOT) and PMO (Tollway).
• Manage project budgets and track quantities.

Communication & Coordination:

• Serve as the point of contact between IDOT/Tollway, contractors, municipalities, utility companies, and other stakeholders.
• Conduct regular progress meetings with the contractor and project stakeholders.
• Resolve field issues promptly, escalating complex matters to senior staff or client representatives.

Quality Assurance & Safety:

• Enforce safety protocols and ensure compliance with OSHA and agency standards.
• Review and approve work zones, traffic control setups, and detours.
• Conduct inspections for work acceptance and project closeout.

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) in Illinois preferred or ability to obtain.
• Minimum 5–10 years of relevant experience with IDOT and/or Tollway projects.
• Strong knowledge of IDOT Standard Specifications and Tollway Supplemental Specifications.
• Familiarity with CMMS (IDOT), e-Builder/PMO (Tollway), and construction documentation software.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
• Experience with roadway and bridge construction, site grading, drainage systems, and utility coordination.
• Proficiency in interpreting construction plans, specifications, and contract documents.
• Knowledge of pay item tracking, quantity computations, and change order negotiations.

• Paid time off (vacation and personal time)
• Overtime pay (OT)
• Health insurance
• Company vehicle provided
• Salary commensurate with experience

KAD Engineering is a growing civil engineering firm committed to excellence, collaboration, and professional development. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with executive leadership, gain exposure to operations and proposal development, and contribute meaningfully to the company’s continued growth.

Interested in joining KAD Engineering?
We welcome qualified candidates who are passionate about delivering quality transportation and infrastructure projects.

To apply for this position, please complete our employment application form and email your resume to our hiring team.

• Complete the online employment application form
• Please include the position title in the subject line of your email

Qualified candidates will be contacted for the next steps