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.