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Construction Resident Engineer
Job Location:
Job Location:
Tinley Park, IL - USA
Yearly Salary:
USD 88000 - 135000
Yearly Salary:
Posted:
23 September 2026 (16 hours ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
21 December 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Farnsworth Groupis seeking aConstruction Resident Engineerin one of the posting locations below. You will have an opportunity to work in the field on road and bridge construction projects.
In this role you will be responsible for leading and supervising a field staff in contract management administration field engineering services and coordination of a mid to large size heavy highway construction projects. The candidate shall possess a strong background in construction management with residential streets highways bridges utility relocation trunk water main/sewer retaining walls stormwater pollution prevention implementation traffic control review and related facilities. A person in this position is subject to occasional exposure to heavy traffic or adverse weather conditions. There are often interruptions to the work routine and must be able to think clearly and act effectively under these conditions.
Posting Locations for this role: Champaign Chicago Effingham Lisle Normal Peoria Pontiac or Tinley Park IL
What Youll Do:
In this role you will be responsible for leading and supervising a field staff in contract management administration field engineering services and coordination of a mid to large size heavy highway construction projects. The candidate shall possess a strong background in construction management with residential streets highways bridges utility relocation trunk water main/sewer retaining walls stormwater pollution prevention implementation traffic control review and related facilities. A person in this position is subject to occasional exposure to heavy traffic or adverse weather conditions. There are often interruptions to the work routine and must be able to think clearly and act effectively under these conditions.
Posting Locations for this role: Champaign Chicago Effingham Lisle Normal Peoria Pontiac or Tinley Park IL
What Youll Do:
- Lead and supervise the construction inspection team.
- Plan prepare and analyze construction documents.
- Manage construction contracts utilizing CMMS software.
- Supervise the preparation of inspector daily reports for inclusion on contractor progress payment estimates.
- Direct and assist staff in reviewing and analyzing contractor project schedules staging plans traffic control plans and other required submittals to ensure they meet contract requirements and restrictions.
- Meet with contractors regularly to understand and review work plan and schedule resolve issues in work areas address scheduling concerns and sequence operations.
- Assign schedule supervise review and accept the work on behalf of client.
- Ensure that safety of personnel and the traveling public is paramount in all work activities.
- Administer contracts and confirm compliance in accordance with contract plans and specifications. Oversee the activities of Construction Inspectors Materials Coordinators Office Engineers and Administrative personnel.
- Monitor contractors work for compliance to schedule budget technical specifications and legal requirements.
- Conduct progress meetings and prepare reports on project status.
- Communicate and implement safety policies and procedures.
- Recognize and act promptly on potential changes or additional work contract conflicts or ambiguities in the plans and specifications and changes in field conditions.
- Negotiate analyze resolve settle deny and/or make recommendations regarding contractor conflicts and claims considering contract plans and specifications estimates conditions costs and time.
- Conduct field visits to examine construction site conditions and issues.
- Participate actively as key a member of the clients construction team for project delivery.
What Youll Need:
- Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineering.
- Professional Engineer (PE) License.
- 6 or more years of Resident Engineering experience for transportation projects.
- 10 HR OSHA IDOT HMA and Concrete Level 1 and IDOT Aggregates certifications
- Partnering approach to Construction Management.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- IDOT Tollway and/or Local Agency federally funded construction experience.
Who We Are
Join Farnsworth Group a nationally recognized architectural engineering and surveying firm where your career can thrive! For ten consecutive years weve been certified as a Great Place to Work and our engineers architects surveyors and scientists channel their passion and expertise into making meaningful contributions to the world around us. With almost 650 talented professionals across 24 offices we collaborate with clients ranging from small communities to some of the worlds largest brands. Our success is built on our people - their passion creativity and commitment to excellence. Here youll find a supportive culture that champions your growth embraces challenges values work-life balance and empowers you to make a lasting impact for our clients and the communities we serve. Join us and move your career forward.
A Great Place to Work Certified
For ten consecutive years Farnsworth Group has earned the prestigious Great Place to Work certificationthanks to our employees! Each year our staff participates in a survey administered by the Great Place to Work organization measuring perceptions of credibility respect pride fairness and camaraderie. The results are benchmarked against the nations leading companies and only top performers receive the certification. Insights from the survey help us continually enhance our work environment and foster a culture that makes Farnsworth Group an even greater place to work.
Featured benefits and perks include:
Join Farnsworth Group a nationally recognized architectural engineering and surveying firm where your career can thrive! For ten consecutive years weve been certified as a Great Place to Work and our engineers architects surveyors and scientists channel their passion and expertise into making meaningful contributions to the world around us. With almost 650 talented professionals across 24 offices we collaborate with clients ranging from small communities to some of the worlds largest brands. Our success is built on our people - their passion creativity and commitment to excellence. Here youll find a supportive culture that champions your growth embraces challenges values work-life balance and empowers you to make a lasting impact for our clients and the communities we serve. Join us and move your career forward.
A Great Place to Work Certified
For ten consecutive years Farnsworth Group has earned the prestigious Great Place to Work certificationthanks to our employees! Each year our staff participates in a survey administered by the Great Place to Work organization measuring perceptions of credibility respect pride fairness and camaraderie. The results are benchmarked against the nations leading companies and only top performers receive the certification. Insights from the survey help us continually enhance our work environment and foster a culture that makes Farnsworth Group an even greater place to work.
Featured benefits and perks include:
- 401(k) with 100% Company Match up to 5%
- Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans
- Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
- Short & Long-Term Disability
- Maternity and Paternity Leave
- Professional Development and Training
- Mentoring Program
- Paid Time Off
- Wellness/Fitness Reimbursements
- Pet Insurance Plan
- Hybrid Work Program
Farnsworth Groupappreciates that flexibility and work-life balance are important aspects of the careers and lives of our employees. Our Hybrid Work Program offers employees a flexible work arrangement while contributing to the Companys culture and success.
Salary Range:$88000 - $135000(Salary to be determined by the education experience knowledge skills and abilities of the applicant as well as internal and external equity)
Statement on Diversity and Inclusion
Farnsworth Group is a collection of employees with unique backgrounds and perspectives that all come together to make us a better Company. It is our goal to recruit hire develop retain and promote a diverse group of people. Join usand lets make a difference together.
Farnsworth Group Inc. is proud to be a M/F Disabled and Veteran EEO/AA employer.
For immediate considerationplease Apply Online by clicking on the Apply for this Position tab below.
#LI-Onsite
Salary Range:$88000 - $135000(Salary to be determined by the education experience knowledge skills and abilities of the applicant as well as internal and external equity)
Statement on Diversity and Inclusion
Farnsworth Group is a collection of employees with unique backgrounds and perspectives that all come together to make us a better Company. It is our goal to recruit hire develop retain and promote a diverse group of people. Join usand lets make a difference together.
Farnsworth Group Inc. is proud to be a M/F Disabled and Veteran EEO/AA employer.
For immediate considerationplease Apply Online by clicking on the Apply for this Position tab below.
#LI-Onsite
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
Farnsworth Group is a national engineering and architecture firm with 500 professionals who are passionate about solutions that move our clients forward.
