Resident Engineer

Resident Engineer

As a Resident Engineer, you will ensure the preparation of accurate and complete work products by monitoring schedules, changing orders and weekly reports; identifying and implementing ideas that save the client time and money or that effectively solve potential problems / opportunities, reviewing interim work products / submittals, providing needed feedback, accuracy, completeness, value, and coordination of sub-consultants.

Responsibilities :

• Defines problems, collects data, establishes facts, and draws valid conclusions. Interprets technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form, handling abstract and concrete variables.
• Manages multiple tasks or assignments simultaneously.
• Reads, analyzes, and interprets complex technical documents.
• Responds effectively to sensitive inquiries or complaints.
• Supervises others and makes decisions on work in progress.
• Works independently in the construction field office.
• Assists the Construction Manager with project performance reviews and personal development plans.
• Coordinates with local utilities and agencies, prepares project closeout documents, and handles contractor claims.
• Familiar with job site conditions, common problems, and rectification procedures.
• Mentors and trains construction inspection staff.
• Knowledgeable in construction inspection principles, testing soils, survey methods, concrete, and asphalt construction, and relevant regulations.
• Maintains orderly project files and logs.
• Makes recommendations for change orders, performs constructability reviews, and monitors budgets and invoices.
• Possesses intermediate computer skills, including email, databases, word processing, spreadsheets, and graphics.
• Prepares correspondence, responds to RFIs, and clarifies plans or specifications.
• Recommends additional staff and maintains relationships with field staff.
• Manages multiple construction projects requiring various disciplines.
• Reviews and approves contractor pay requests, presides over meetings, and prepares minutes.
• Reviews design and bidding documents, evaluates bids, and supervises construction progress.
• Regularly reviews project plans, specifications, and field activities.
• Reviews submittals and prepares transmittal letters.
• Detects discrepancies in plans, materials, and methods, and implements corrective actions.
• Plans and schedules inspection activities.
• Supervises field staff and manages contractors to ensure quality construction.
• Takes and maintains dated photographs of construction progress and communicates with the owner.
• Uses initiative and independent judgment, meets deadlines, and projects consequences of decisions and recommendations.

Additional Skills & Qualifications :

Job Type & Location :

This is a permanent position based out of Detroit, MI.

Pay and Benefits :

The pay range for this position is $100000.00 - $120000.00 / yr. Highly competitive salary, bonus opportunities, flexible work schedule, medical, dental, and vision benefits, personal paid leave (paid time-off), paid holidays, life insurance, short and long-term disability program, 401K program with employer match, profit sharing, employee assistance program, employee referral program, employee appreciation program, IEI University, an opportunity to learn and grow - professional development program, opportunity to share ideas and express your point of view, you are welcome to be your authentic self, philanthropic outreach and volunteer opportunities.

Workplace Type :

This is a fully onsite position in Detroit, MI.

Application Deadline :

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 5, 2026.

About Actalent :

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.