Resident Engineer​/Project Manager

Location

Chicago, IL

Bloom is currently seeking a Resident Engineer/Project Manager professional with experience in Construction principles. Our family of engineers is growing, and we would love the chance to see if you fit in with the culture we have built. We believe that any person with enough self‑motivation can achieve anything, and that everyone deserves the chance to prove themselves. Every new employee brings with them unique talents and perspectives.

We see value in that here  have developed a mentor‑mentee culture that allows us to all share our experiences with one another; and in return we can all grow personally and professionally. Where you have shortcomings, others in the company may have strengths. Keep that in mind as you read through our preferred additional qualifications below. We see value in anything you can bring to the table;

even if it’s something other than what we have listed here.

$100,000 – $160,000 annually

Bloom Companies is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer.

• Highly motivated, qualified and client service‑oriented Resident Engineer/Project Manager specializing in roadway/highway/bridge construction inspection
• Construction schedule monitoring
• Project budget monitoring
• Field supervision of trained technicians and junior engineers
• Translate and implement project plans and special provisions
• Evaluate and document construction operations
• Generate materials testing frequency and manage the QA program
• Complete required project documentation including progress payments and contract changes to achieve final project acceptance
• Ensure quality control activities are performed for all assigned work and back check work of others
• Interact and communicate effectively with design team members, clients, and other agencies

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management
• PE license preferred
• 15+ years of progressive experience in construction inspection and construction layout staking
• IDOT Certification of Documentation of Contract Quantities (Required)
• Familiarity with Illinois Department of Transportation and Illinois Tollway construction engineering practices, standards and documentation
• National Corrosion Engineer (NACE) Certified Coatings Inspector a plus
• Good decision making skills, flexibility, focus on quality and attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills
• Experience with Microsoft Office software (Excel, Word and Power Point) and CADD (Micro Station preferred)
• Willing to travel