Construction Manager / Resident Engineer
Job Description
Job DescriptionSalary: $110,000 to $125,000
Construction Manager / Resident Engineer
Location: Mt. Carmel, Illinois
Job Type: Full-Time, Exempt
Reports To: Vice President
Project Focus: Phase III Construction Engineering
Project Volume: 810 projects concurrently
Project Scope: Approximately $60,000 to $1M+ in fee volume, ranging from smaller bridge assignments to larger infrastructure projects
Team Structure: 7 dedicated construction engineering staff members, plus 3 additional support staff available as needed
Position Summary
STRM Recruiting is representing an opportunity for a Construction Manager / Resident Engineer to support Phase III construction engineering services across Southern Illinois. This role is focused primarily on municipal, county, IDOT, and Illinois Tollway-related infrastructure work and serves as a key field and project delivery resource across active public-sector assignments.
The position requires a professional with strong knowledge of IDOT procedures, construction inspection, project documentation, materials testing, and field coordination. The Construction Manager / Resident Engineer will work closely with contractors, clients, and internal teams to support safe, compliant, and well-executed project delivery. The original job description describes this role as centered on Phase III oversight, Resident Engineer responsibilities, project documentation, materials testing, and coordination across public infrastructure work.
Key Responsibilities
Construction Oversight and Resident Engineering
- Serve as Resident Engineer on Phase III construction engineering assignments
- Provide field oversight on municipal, county, IDOT, and Illinois Tollway-related projects
- Lead weekly construction meetings and coordinate communication among contractors, clients, and project stakeholders
- Identify and address project issues related to schedule, constructability, quality, and field execution
- Participate in preconstruction meetings and support field coordination activities
Project Administration and Documentation
- Prepare pay estimates, change orders, and project documentation in accordance with agency and client requirements
- Review construction calculations and provide technical support to project teams
- Review design plans for constructability during the design phase
- Maintain organized, accurate, and compliant project records
Materials Testing and Quality Assurance
- Oversee or perform construction materials testing, including soils, aggregates, concrete, and asphalt
- Support field and laboratory testing activities
- Assist with calibration and maintenance of testing equipment in accordance with IDOT and AASHTO standards
- Contribute to quality assurance and quality control efforts across active projects
Field Support and Technical Assistance
- Use survey equipment to verify contractor grades and alignment
- Assist with transportation design-related tasks during winter months as workload allows
Qualifications
Education
- Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited program
Licensure
- Illinois Professional Engineer license preferred
- Indiana PE with Illinois endorsement pending is acceptable, based on client guidance
Experience
- Approximately 7+ years of relevant experience preferred
- Experience serving in a Resident Engineer or construction management capacity on public infrastructure projects
- Strong familiarity with IDOT Standard Specifications, Construction Manual, and Project Procedures Guide
- Experience with construction inspection, materials testing, and QA/QC procedures
- Knowledge of standard specifications for water and sewer main construction is beneficial
- IDOT experience is strongly preferred due to the Illinois-based project focus and limited Indiana work exposure
Certifications
The following are preferred, but not required on day one:
- IDOT Documentation of Quantities certification
- IDOT CMMS and QMP certifications
- IDOT materials testing certifications, including PCC, HMA, Aggregate, and Soils
- Erosion control certifications
- MSHA training
Hiring Manager noted that Documentation of Quantities certification is preferred, but staff may be enrolled in those classes after hire if needed.
Project Environment
This role is primarily focused on Southern Illinois projects, particularly within Districts 7, 8, and 9. The position is expected to support a strong backlog of transportation and public infrastructure work, with only limited crossover outside the core Phase III construction engineering focus. This role is approximately 90% Phase III and is centered on Illinois municipal, county, IDOT, and related public-sector work.
Compensation and Benefits
- Target compensation generally falls in the range of $110,000 to $125,000, with flexibility based on experience and fit
- Company truck provided for project-related travel
- Relocation assistance may be available
- Benefits include health coverage, dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage, retirement plan, paid time off, and professional development support