Resident Engineer, PE

2 days ago

Springfield, Illinois, United States RK&K Full time

We are seeking a talented Resident Engineer with a P.E. to join our Construction Engineering and Inspection (CEI) team in Washington, DC.

As a key member of our CEI team, you will be responsible for managing construction projects and mentoring, growing, and managing our construction inspection teams.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Manage construction projects, ensuring compliance with contract requirements and specifications.
  • Mentor, grow, and manage construction inspection teams to deliver high-quality results.
  • Serve as a communication liaison between field staff, contractors, design teams, federal and state agencies, and citizens.
  • Determine inspection staffing needs, provide staff supervision and management, and ensure quality of work product.
  • Update and track financial information, including cost projections for projects, and make recommendations for partial and final contractor payments.
  • Prepare and conduct entitlement determinations, independent cost estimates, time impact recommendations, and documentation related to project change orders.
  • Track project schedules and make recommendations.
  • Conduct project meetings, including preconstruction meetings, utility coordination meetings, progress meetings, and pre-activity meetings.
  • Prepare project management correspondence and reviews recommendations made by project staff.
  • Manage the Project Close-out process, including as-builts, final quantities, and final acceptance.

Required Skills and Experience:

  • Ten (10) years of experience managing heavy civil infrastructure construction.
  • Federal, state, local, or municipal DOT experience.
  • Construction management experience in roadway, utilities, and structures.
  • Ability to read and interpret roadway plans and specifications.
  • Understanding of contractor means and methods and materials.
  • Understanding of QA/QC development and execution process.
  • Understanding of RFI and Submittal Processes, as well as experience running project meetings and developing meeting minutes.
  • Familiarity with interpreting contract specifications, standards, etc.
  • Functional computer usage, including familiarity with Microsoft office suite software, data processing equipment, and contract management software.
  • Acceptable driving record.
  • Knowledge and understanding of project controls (CPM scheduling, cost estimating, claim analysis).
  • Both Design-Build and Design-Bid-Build experience.
  • P.E. license.

Preferred Skills and Experience:

  • Certified Construction Manager (CCM).
  • B.S. or M.S. in Civil Engineering or related field.

We offer:

  • Attractive compensation packages commensurate with experience.
  • Comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, tuition reimbursement, health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurances, matching 401(k) plan, paid holidays, and much more.

Why RK&K?

As a full-service engineering and construction management firm, RK&K gives you the opportunity to directly impact the communities in which we live and work.

What sets RK&K apart is an award-winning culture that has fostered a spirit of collaboration and trust for over 100 years.

To its clients, the firm delivers concepts, processes, and outcomes that are designed for success.

RK&K has earned its reputation as a trusted partner, responsive employer, and community steward.

Design your career at RK&K.

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