Construction Manager / Resident Engineer

Construction Manager / Resident Engineer

Location: Mt. Carmel, Illinoi

sJob Type: Full-Time, Exemp

tReports To: Vice Presiden

tProject Focus: Phase III Construction Engineerin

gProject Volume: 8–10 projects concurrentl

yProject Scope: Approximately $60,000 to $1M in fee volume, ranging from smaller bridge assignments to larger infrastructure project

sTeam Structure: 7 dedicated construction engineering staff members, plus 3 additional support staff available as neede

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Position Summa

rySTRM 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 assignment

s.
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 wo

rk.
Key Responsibili

tiesConstruction Oversight and Resident Enginee

• ringServe as Resident Engineer on Phase III construction engineering assignm
• entsProvide field oversight on municipal, county, IDOT, and Illinois Tollway-related proj
• ectsLead weekly construction meetings and coordinate communication among contractors, clients, and project stakehol
• dersIdentify and address project issues related to schedule, constructability, quality, and field execu
• tionParticipate in preconstruction meetings and support field coordination activi

tiesProject Administration and Documenta

• tionPrepare pay estimates, change orders, and project documentation in accordance with agency and client requirem
• entsReview construction calculations and provide technical support to project t
• eamsReview design plans for constructability during the design p
• haseMaintain organized, accurate, and compliant project rec

ordsMaterials Testing and Quality Assur

• anceOversee or perform construction materials testing, including soils, aggregates, concrete, and asp
• haltSupport field and laboratory testing activi
• tiesAssist with calibration and maintenance of testing equipment in accordance with IDOT and AASHTO stand
• ardsContribute to quality assurance and quality control efforts across active proj

ectsField Support and Technical Assist

• anceUse survey equipment to verify contractor grades and align
• mentAssist with transportation design-related tasks during winter months as workload al

lowsQualificat

ionsEduca

• tionBachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited pro

gramLicen

• sureIllinois Professional Engineer license prefe
• rredIndiana PE with Illinois endorsement pending is acceptable, based on client guid

anceExperi

• enceApproximately 7 years of relevant experience prefe
• rredExperience serving in a Resident Engineer or construction management capacity on public infrastructure proj
• ectsStrong familiarity with IDOT Standard Specifications, Construction Manual, and Project Procedures G
• uideExperience with construction inspection, materials testing, and QA/QC proced
• uresKnowledge of standard specifications for water and sewer main construction is benefi
• cialIDOT experience is strongly preferred due to the Illinois-based project focus and limited Indiana work expo

sureCertificat

ionsThe following are preferred, but not required on day

• one:IDOT Documentation of Quantities certifica
• tionIDOT CMMS and QMP certificat
• ionsIDOT materials testing certifications, including PCC, HMA, Aggregate, and S
• oilsErosion control certificat
• ionsMSHA trai

ningHiring Manager noted that Documentation of Quantities certification is preferred, but staff may be enrolled in those classes after hire if nee

ded.
Project Enviro

nmentThis 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 Be

• nefitsTarget compensation generally falls in the range of $110,000 to $125,000, with flexibility based on experience a
• nd fitCompany truck provided for project-related
• travelRelocation assistance may be ava
• ilableBenefits include health coverage, dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage, retirement plan, paid time off, and professional development s