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Resident Engineer/ Sr. Construction Manager

Terra Engineering Ltd
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 3/26/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/26/2026
 

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We are TERRA Engineering, Ltd.!


If you are looking for a place that promotes a warm collaborative culture, individualized professional development, and a plethora of opportunities, then TERRA is the place for you! At TERRA, we believe in work-life harmony, making sure our employees are always supported in their current positions, and fostering professional development to help achieve career goals.

TERRA is seeking an Illinois Licensed Professional Engineer with 10-12 years of experience in Construction Management as a Resident Engineer.  The ideal candidate is very familiar with IDOT and Tollway construction management projects.  We are looking for someone who is knowledgeable, results/solution driven with a successful track record of managing all aspects of construction management activities.  We would like the candidate to assist in mentoring and coaching our entry level staff.  


You Will: 

•    Oversee/manage the work of field staff to ensure all work activities are performed efficiently and create and distribute staffing schedules 

•    Perform field quality control observations and assessments 

•    Oversee calculation of the quantity of material, supplies and equipment needed for projects and inspect and assess the quality of materials being used 

•    Verify and approve invoices of purchases 

•    Ensure compliance to project specifications and preset safety rules

•    Provide recommendations for design revisions 

•    Identify construction constraints and plan and carry out measures to counter them 

•    Prepare construction reports and assessments for each project phase  


You Have: 

•    B.S. or M.S. in Civil Engineering or Construction Management (Required)

•    Illinois Professional Engineer (PE) License (Required)

•    IDOT Documentation Certification (Required)

•    A Valid Driver’s License (Required)

•    10 -12 years of related experience in construction management, including but not limited to, roadway, bridge, drainage, utility relocation, lighting, maintenance of traffic during day and night construction activities  

•     A minimum of 2 years of experience as a Resident Engineer on IDOT and/or ISTHA projects  

•    Experience in AutoCAD, MicroStation, Microsoft Schedule and other related Windows-based software, preferably  

•    Excellent time management, organizational, and oral and written communication skills   


TERRA Provides: 

  • Major medical, dental and vision insurance 
  • Flexible Spending Account 
  • Public transportation reimbursement (Chicago employees only)
  • Company Vehicle (equipped with gas card, I-Pass, Safety Kit, Company Sponsored maintenance)
  • Annual Reimbursement for Construction/Work Boots
  • 401K plus Match
  • Profit-sharing and Bonus program 
  • Paid holidays and Paid time off 
  • Professional development 
  • A team of creative and talented individuals that work diligently to keep our clients happy!


The employment policy of TERRA Engineering, Ltd. is to provide equal opportunity to all persons. Our company, therefore, has made a commitment to equal employment opportunity through a positive and continuing affirmative action program. No employee or applicant for employment will be discriminated against because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, military and/or veteran status, or any other Federal or State legally protected classes.

TERRA Engineering, Ltd.  will recruit, hire, train and promote qualified individuals in all job titles, and ensure that all other personnel actions are administered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, military and/or veteran status, or disability in accordance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, which require affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity in all aspects of employment. TERRA Engineering, Ltd.  does not discriminate on the basis of national origin or citizenship status as provided under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.


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