Resident Engineer

A career in transportation is more than bridges, roads, and rail. As we plan, design, and manage projects that move people and goods from Point A to Point B, we create connections that transform our communities. Every airport, road, bridge, port, or transit project is an opportunity to make communities safer, cleaner, and more resilient. Together, we’re making an impact around the world. 

Do you see your career as a highway to a brighter future? Join our roadways team to drive forth our economies, our societies, and your career.

Your Opportunity

We are looking for a talented Resident Engineer who wants to be part of a purpose-driven organization that’s focused on helping our clients, colleagues and communities thrive. Our people are Stantec’s most valuable resource, and in joining our team you will be able to leverage your career experiences and expertise within a culture that values inclusion, celebrates shared success, and applauds ambition.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Performs day-to-day field construction oversight efforts to ensure the project(s) are constructed in accordance with design, budget, and schedule. Enforces contractor compliance to plans and specifications.

• Manages and/or coordinates with the construction contractors and other on-site participants associated with the project to recognize and resolve project issues in a manner that does not direct the means or methods of construction.

• Understands and implements industry standards as well as client and regulatory agency standards and requirements.

• Conducts quality assurance and quality control, including peer reviews on projects.

• Prepares portions of construction management services project proposals.

• Prepares and participates in portions of client contact and communication pertaining to specific projects.

• Supports Design Phase constructability and construction sequencing reviews

• Supports Phase III Leader and project team during the Preconstruction Phase, developing procedures, tools and practices, and reviewing contract documents, for preparation and implementation of construction phase construction management services.

• Acts as the primary field point of contact with client, oversight representatives, regulatory agencies, etc. during the Construction Phase. Coordinates with design team, field staff, third party consultants, utility companies, public agencies, sub-contractors, and general public. Serves as a representative of the company and its clients at meetings, presentations, and public hearings relative to assigned projects.

• The Resident Engineer will work in a field office at the project site and will be required to work in a manner that ensures personal safety as well as the safety of fellow employees by following project and company health and safety guidelines and policies for planning and executing work in a safe manner.

• Manages all field office document controls and record keeping.

• Reviews material test reports for compliance with specifications.

• Organize and chair scheduled project progress meetings.

• Review plans, specifications and shop drawings to identify and resolve with the Contractors any potential problems.

• Ensure that inspection documentation accurately and completely reports the work that has occurred and includes all items of non-conformance to the contract documents and all registered and approved change orders. Reviews daily inspection reports for completeness and accuracy.

• Identify potential items of risk or claims arising from or as a result of contractor activities.

• Reviews, tracks and responds to contractor change order requests, maintains potential change order log, prepares and negotiates contract change orders.

• Prepares trend reporting for any issues impacting the construction progress or potential change management issues.

• Assists with post-construction phase, preparing and submitting final deliverables, reviewing final pay request and punch lists, coordinating final acceptance inspections, tracking of warranties and preparation of final invoicing.

• Supervises and/or guides a team of Inspectors while working on low to medium complexity projects.

• All other duties as required and assigned.

• This role also includes Construction Management duties to support the Phase III Practice Leader: - Periodic visits to Stantec's construction sites to review compliance with Stantec's and Clients' work processes and procedures.

• Mentoring construction field staff to improve their work habits while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

• Assisting the Phase III Practice Leader with specific project assignments and proposal preparation.

• All other duties as required and assigned.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Has well-developed understanding of general concepts of relevant areas of construction.

• Has specific experience with managing construction for IDOT, CCDOTH, and/or Tollway and/or other local agencies.

• Ability to resolve issues in an effective manner.

• Ability to determine, assign, and monitor project team responsibilities.

• Ability to effectively discuss project issues with clients and reviewing agencies.

• Possesses excellent time management skills; thorough understanding of task assignment and schedule, budgeting, and efficient use of time and resources.

• Possesses team leadership skills.

• Proficient in relevant construction management software (TUC, CMMS, etc.). Understands discipline-specific construction elements and contract/bid package scope.

• Builds and maintains productive professional and personal networking relationships.

Education and Experience

• Education: Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management or discipline specific field is required.

• Experience: Minimum of 7 years of related experience is required.

• Licensure: Illinois Professional Engineer (PE) license required.

• IDOT Documentation and materials certifications are preferred.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

About Stantec

Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible.

Pay Range:

• Locations in CO, HI, IL, MD & Various CA, NJ, VA Areas-$121,300.00 - $182,100.00 Annually

Pay Transparency: In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.

Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave. Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).

Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.

The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements

Primary Location: United States | IL | Chicago
Organization: BC-1736 Transpt-US North Central
Employee Status: Regular
Management Level: Individual contributor
Business Justification: New Position
Travel: Yes
Schedule: Full time
Job Posting: 09/09/2026 09:09:28
Req ID: 1007660

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. At Stantec we are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process then please inform a member of our Talent Acquisition team.