Stanley Consultants is looking for a Resident Project Representative with previous construction experience for our Chicago office. Someone that acts as a Field Engineer on infrastructure projects and supports the Resident Engineer with the possibility of working on IDOT/CDOT/ISTHA projects. Performs daily on-site observation of the construction work compared to the project's plans and specifications. Manages the completion of these observations through other Resident Project Representatives, Construction Observers and Material Technicians.

Essential Duties:

• Prepares reports, coordinate progress meetings with the contractor and owner, manages the shop drawing review process and certifies Contractor payrolls
• Monitors internal project budgets
• Ensures Stanley staff's compliance with the Group Safety manual
• Resolves contractor questions and drawing clarifications
• Maintains active client communications and assists the Business Development Manager or others with marketing, interviews and proposal preparation

Provides corporate support as requested to the Construction Services Chief, Group Safety Manager, Human Resources, Accounting and Line Management.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 6 years of experience in engineering and/or construction management projects
• Experience performing field engineering duties for IDOT/ISTHA/CDOT projects strongly preferred. Experience leading other staff also a plus
• Excellent visualization, communication and documentation skills (Word, Excel, Outlook, Internet) and an individual capable of performing in an unsupervised capacity. A general knowledge of construction techniques and an ability to read plans and specs is mandatory
• Proven ability to distribute learned knowledge to other Resident Project Representatives, Construction Observer's and Material Testing Technicians
• Ability to assist Construction Manager/Resident Engineer with many of their tasks and to be able to fill the Construction Managers/Resident Engineer's role temporarily in their absence
• Aptitude to act as a positive representative of the Stanley Consultants, Inc. core values and an active participation in an outside professional organization or internal Stanley committees (i.e., Group Safety Committee, MAC, etc.)
• Dependent upon project specific requirements and Client requests, this position may require an individual with specific expertise in sub elements of construction. Some examples, although not exhaustive are: Traffic Control (AATSA), Material Testing (Soils, Concrete), Structural Welding, Landscaping, Dry Utilities, Water, Sanitary Sewer, Storm Sewer, Roadway Pavement & Bridge Construction
  
  

Performance Standards:

• Quality Control
• On time, on budget performance
• Safety
• Client Satisfaction
• Communication Skills
• Attention to Detail
  
  

Physical Demands: The position requires the ability to work at and easily maneuver around construction sites in various weather conditions, lift and transport up to 50 lbs., and possibly climb ladders, scaffolding, trenches etc. Fear of heights or confined spaces could create a significant hardship.

Other: This position may require some out of town work assignments. If so, per diem and housing arrangements will be provided by the company. Work hours of this position are not defined and will vary week to week as we are required to work at all times that the general contractor is on-site performing substantial work activities.

Are you ready to take your career to the next level with a company that is committed to innovative growth and improving lives in the communities where we live and work? Stanley Consultants is an award winning, interdisciplinary consulting firm providing program management, planning, design, permitting, engineering, and environmental services. Recognized for its commitment to client service and a passion to make a difference, Stanley Consultants brings global knowledge, experience, and capabilities to serve federal, municipal, and industrial clients. Stanley Consultants solves complex challenges in power generation and delivery, transportation, water, energy, and industrial plants, building services, and the environment. Since 1913, Stanley Consultants has successfully completed more than 50,000 projects globally in more than 100 countries, including all 50 of the United States and its territories.

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