Resident Engineer - Municipal/Local Agency (Finance)

CONSTRUCTION SERVICES PRACTICE

Michael Baker International's Construction Services staff supports clients by acting as their trusted on-site agent through all phases of construction, from pre-design to close-out, by providing qualified construction managers, inspectors, constructability reviewers, schedulers, estimators and safety experts. As new technologies evolve throughout the construction industry, innovative ideas are required to maintain and deliver successful construction projects.

DESCRIPTION
Michael Baker is seeking Resident Engineers to join the Construction Services team in Chicago, IL to work on transportation and local agency (county, township, municipal) - related construction projects. Responsibilities include:

• Construction Oversight & Quality Assurance
  • Conduct on-site observations, measurements, and documentation of construction activities
  • Verify that quality standards and project deadlines are met
  • Endeavor to protect the owner from defects and deficiencies in the work
• Coordination & Communication
  • Coordinate construction activities with clients, contractors, inspectors, and public agencies
  • Serve as liaison with the contractor and client's project representatives
  • Chair site meetings with contractors, clients, and stakeholders
  • Provide regular status updates to the Construction Services Department Manager
• Documentation & Reporting
  • Maintain daily logs, job site records, meeting minutes, approved drawings, and pay requests
  • Monitor progress schedules and shop drawing logs
• Contract Administration
  • Administer construction contracts including pay requisitions, change orders, and correspondence from pre-construction through closeout
  • Review and verify pay requests and completed work
• Client Relations & Satisfaction
  • Maintain client satisfaction throughout the project lifecycle
• Team Leadership
  • Manage and mentor staff as needed, specifically new engineers/inspectors, interns, and co-ops

PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Construction Engineering from an accredited program (construction emphasis preferred).
• Illinois Professional Engineer (P.E.) license or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire.
• 10+ years of construction inspection experience, including supervisory roles.
• Experience with Local Agency projects using Federal Construction Funds.
• Familiarity with IDOT and Illinois Tollway (ISTHA) projects, preferred.
• Experience with IDOT CMMS (required); ISTHA eBuilder (preferred).
• IDOT Materials

COMPENSATION

The approximate compensation range for this position is $131,000 to $185,000. This compensation range is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation is dependent upon factors such as education, qualifications, experience, skillset, and physical work location.

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About us

Michael Baker International, a leading provider of engineering and consulting services, including design, planning, architectural, environmental, construction and program management, has been solving some of the world's most complex infrastructure challenges for more than 85 years with a legacy of expertise, experience, innovation and integrity.

Based in Pittsburgh and with nearly 100 offices nationwide, we partner with clients on everything from roads, bridges, tunnels, mass transit, and airports, to water treatment plants, arctic oil pipelines, environmental restoration and specialized overseas construction. We serve as a trusted adviser to the communities we serve, making them safer, more accessible, more sustainable and more prosperous.

We provide visionary leadership in facilitating transformational change for our clients. Our work delivers differentiating innovations and dedicated experts who challenge the status quo and share a world of diverse experience and an impassioned entrepreneurial spirit. We deliver quality of life.

We Make a Difference.

Michael Baker International is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Michael Baker International provides equal employment opportunity for all persons, in all facets of employment. Michael Baker International maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply for any open position for which they feel they are qualified and all will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status.

EEO is the Law. Applicants to and employees of Michael Baker International are protected under Federal law from discrimination.

*It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

*There is no current application deadline. Michael Baker will continue to accept applications on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or no longer needed.

Michael Baker is seeking Resident Engineers to join the Construction Services team in Chicago, IL to work on transportation and local agency (county, township, municipal) - related construction projects.