What are the responsibilities and job description for the Resident Engineer position at Bowman Consulting?
Short Description
Bowman has an opportunity for a Resident Engineer to join our team in Lisle, IL.
At Bowman, we believe in creating opportunities for aspiring people to thrive and achieve ambitious goals. That’s why a career at Bowman is more than a job. It is an opportunity to be part of a diverse and engaged community of professionals, to be treated as a respected and valued member of a motivated team and to be empowered to do exceptional work that advances the best interest of everyone involved. We recognize the importance of creating a work environment that is both rewarding to our employees and supportive of our unwavering commitment to provide unparalleled service to our clients.
Purpose
Oversee the construction process and staff for various projects, including buildings, roads, and bridges.
Responsibilities
Leadership and Direction
Are you ready to build a career that makes a lasting impact? At Bowman, our people are at the center of everything we do. We’re committed to creating an environment where employees can thrive both personally and professionally, while helping to shape the infrastructure of tomorrow.
A career at Bowman means being part of a collaborative, forward-thinking organization where innovation, inclusion, and growth are encouraged at every level. We offer competitive compensation, a supportive work environment, and benefits designed to help our employees succeed.
Our Comprehensive Benefits Package Includes
Physical Demands and Working Environment
Note: While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the job requirements, it is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties from particular jobs and to assign other duties as necessary at any time with or without notice.
Bowman is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued and respected. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. For our EEO Policy Statement, please click here. If you’d like more information on your EEO rights under the law, please click here.
Bowman has an obligation to provide and maintain a safe, healthy, and productive environment for its employees and clients. We are committed to maintaining a drug and alcohol-free workplace.
If you have any questions about the application process, please email recruiting@bowman.com.
Bowman has an opportunity for a Resident Engineer to join our team in Lisle, IL.
At Bowman, we believe in creating opportunities for aspiring people to thrive and achieve ambitious goals. That’s why a career at Bowman is more than a job. It is an opportunity to be part of a diverse and engaged community of professionals, to be treated as a respected and valued member of a motivated team and to be empowered to do exceptional work that advances the best interest of everyone involved. We recognize the importance of creating a work environment that is both rewarding to our employees and supportive of our unwavering commitment to provide unparalleled service to our clients.
Purpose
Oversee the construction process and staff for various projects, including buildings, roads, and bridges.
Responsibilities
Leadership and Direction
- Receive broad guidance relating to overall key objectives, critical issues, new concepts, and policy matters and broad parameters for execution. Receive direction on highly complex assignments. Independently apply extensive and diversified knowledge of engineering principles and practices in broad areas of assignments and related fields. Review work produced by staff for quality assurance.
- Assist with the marketing of the firm’s capabilities to establish new clients and enhance relationships.
- Provide guidance, leadership and training to inspection team.
- Communicate with clients, contractors and staff on various construction projects.
- Coordinate with stakeholders.
- Read and interpret complex contract documents.
- Oversee projects to ensure that the work is executed on time and on budget and in accordance with the client's requirements and within company policies and procedures.
- Provide work assignments and review performance to ensure the efficient, cost-effective utilization of staff.
- Facilitate and chair pre-construction and construction progress meetings.
- Manage activities such as layout, inspection, documentation, and pay estimates.
- Resolve design/field issues.
- Review monthly contractor pay estimates and recommend approval.
- Proactively monitor traffic control and protection.
- Coordinate and monitor materials testing.
- Ability to work both independently and within a team environment.
- Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization and external partners.
- High degree of discretion and ability to manage highly confidential information.
- Highly motivated and problem-solving attitude.
- Strong sense of urgency in responding to constituents.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent organizational and change management skills.
- Ability to lead teams in a collaborative environment.
- Self-reliance and ability to operate independently with limited direction.
- Strong marketing/business development skills and mindset.
- Strong work ethic with commitment to promoting the reputation of the company through quality of work.
- Aspirations to grow professionally and advance within the company.
- Commitment to driving profitability and growth.
- Commitment to becoming a "citizen" of the broader organization, breaking down barriers and silos.
- Commitment to working in partnership with others inside and outside the organization.
- Ability to effectively manage multiple time-sensitive tasks.
- Focus on improving return on investment.
- Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
- Registered Professional Engineer in applicable state. (add state-specific details in opportunity only)
- Ten or more (10 ) years' professional engineering experience.
- Demonstrated success as a Resident Engineer on major transportation projects.
- Applicable DOT certification required. (add state-specific certification details in opportunity only)
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
Are you ready to build a career that makes a lasting impact? At Bowman, our people are at the center of everything we do. We’re committed to creating an environment where employees can thrive both personally and professionally, while helping to shape the infrastructure of tomorrow.
A career at Bowman means being part of a collaborative, forward-thinking organization where innovation, inclusion, and growth are encouraged at every level. We offer competitive compensation, a supportive work environment, and benefits designed to help our employees succeed.
Our Comprehensive Benefits Package Includes
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
- Paid time off, sick leave, and paid holidays
- Tuition reimbursement and professional development support
- Discretionary bonuses and other performance-based incentives
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP), wellness initiatives, and employee discounts
Physical Demands and Working Environment
- Primarily indoor professional office environment which may include bright/dim light, noise, fumes, odors, and traffic.
- Mobility around an office environment.
- Frequent and prolonged use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
- Partially outdoor work environment which may include adverse weather conditions, varying temperatures, excessive noise, and/or potential hazards.
- Mobility around a job/construction site to include walking, bending, crawling, climbing, squatting, or kneeling and wearing of required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
- Primarily local travel during the business day, although some out-of-the-area and overnight travel may be required according to the needs of the business.
- Occasional lifting or carrying up to 20 pounds.
- Occasional pushing or pulling up to 20 pounds.
- Occasional reaching outward or above shoulder.
Note: While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the job requirements, it is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties from particular jobs and to assign other duties as necessary at any time with or without notice.
Bowman is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued and respected. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. For our EEO Policy Statement, please click here. If you’d like more information on your EEO rights under the law, please click here.
Bowman has an obligation to provide and maintain a safe, healthy, and productive environment for its employees and clients. We are committed to maintaining a drug and alcohol-free workplace.
If you have any questions about the application process, please email recruiting@bowman.com.