Resident Engineer

This Opportunity

WSP is initiating a search for a Resident Engineer for our Indianapolis, IN office and working on projects in South Bend, IN
.Be involved in projects with our Construction Management Teamand be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges.

The Resident Engineer will serve as NICTD’s on-site representative and primary point of contact during construction of the South Bend Rail Realignment Project. This individual will provide day-to-day oversight of all construction activities and ensure the work is delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with contract requirements.

The project includes railroad infrastructure, track construction, bridge and drainage improvements, utility coordination, roadway modifications, grade crossings, station-related facilities, and associated civil improvements. The Resident Engineer will lead field coordination among the contractor, NICTD, stakeholders, utilities, regulatory agencies, and the design team while managing inspection staff and contract administration activities throughout construction.

Construction Oversight & Contract Administration

• Provide full-time, on-site oversight of all construction activities associated with rail, civil, structural, utility, roadway, and drainage improvements.
• Act as NICTD’s authorized on-site representative for administration of the construction contract.
• Interpret and enforce contract plans, specifications, standards, permits, and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate daily activities between the contractor, NICTD, design team, utilities, and other stakeholders.
• Lead construction progress meetings and prepare meeting agendas, minutes, and action item tracking.
• Maintain comprehensive project records, including daily reports, correspondence, field documentation, and photographic records.

Schedule, Cost & Change Management

• Review and monitor the contractor’s baseline schedule and periodic updates to evaluate progress and identify potential risks.
• Coordinate with NICTD and the contractor to address schedule delays and develop recovery strategies when required.
• Review contractor pay estimates, quantities, and supporting documentation prior to client approval.
• Evaluate Requests for Information (RFIs), field changes, claims, and change order proposals, and provide recommendations to NICTD.
• Track project costs, contract modifications, contingency utilization, and potential risks.

Quality Assurance & Inspection Management

• Manage and direct inspection staff to ensure construction activities comply with approved plans, specifications, and quality requirements.
• Coordinate review of contractor submittals, shop drawings, work plans, and material certifications.
• Oversee field testing, inspection documentation, and quality assurance activities.
• Verify compliance with railroad standards, safety requirements, and project-specific construction procedures.
• Lead punch list development, substantial completion reviews, final inspections, and project closeout activities.

Railroad Coordination & Operations

• Coordinate construction activities occurring within railroad right-of-way and maintain communication with railroad operations personnel.
• Monitor contractor compliance with railroad safety requirements, track outage restrictions, and approved work plans.
• Support coordination of flagging, track access, utility relocations, and operational constraints that may affect project delivery.
• Assist in maintaining safe and uninterrupted rail operations throughout construction.

Safety & Regulatory Compliance

• Promote and maintain a strong project safety culture.
• Monitor contractor compliance with approved Safety and Health Plans, railroad safety requirements, and OSHA regulations.
• Identify and promptly address unsafe conditions or practices observed in the field.
• Ensure compliance with environmental permits and applicable federal, state, and local regulations.

Stakeholder Coordination & Communication

• Serve as the primary field liaison between NICTD, the contractor, design consultants, utilities, municipalities, and regulatory agencies.
• Provide regular written and verbal reports regarding project…