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Senior Resident Engineer / Construction Manager (Transit & Rail)

Location: Chicago, IL

STV is seeking an experienced Senior Resident Engineer / Construction Manager to lead and grow our Transit & Rail Construction Management practice in the Chicago region. This is an exciting leadership opportunity for a construction professional who enjoys managing complex infrastructure projects, building strong client relationships, mentoring teams, and helping drive business growth.

In this role, you will oversee the successful delivery of major transit and rail projects while serving as a trusted advisor to clients, contractors, and project teams. You'll have the opportunity to shape project outcomes, develop future leaders, and contribute to the continued growth of STV's transit practice.

What You'll Do

• Serve as the primary point of contact between clients, contractors, designers, and project stakeholders.
• Lead the delivery of transit and rail construction projects, ensuring quality, safety, schedule, and budget objectives are achieved.
• Manage and mentor multidisciplinary project teams, including field inspectors, office engineers, safety managers, quality managers, project controls specialists, and subconsultants.
• Facilitate construction meetings and provide leadership in resolving project challenges.
• Coordinate project staffing and team assignments in partnership with Construction Management department leadership.
• Promote and enforce safety standards in accordance with client and industry requirements.
• Review and interpret construction plans, specifications, contracts, and technical documents.
• Conduct site visits, review inspection reports, and provide guidance to project teams.
• Evaluate contractor schedules and monitor compliance with contract requirements.
• Oversee project management activities in alignment with STV and client expectations.
• Manage contract administration, including change orders, invoicing, and project documentation.
• Ensure quality assurance processes are followed and provide quality-related training to project staff.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships and support business development efforts.
• Participate in project pursuits, proposal development, teaming strategies, and market growth initiatives within the transit and rail sector.

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in resident engineering and/or construction management, with a focus on transit and rail projects.
• Proven experience leading complex construction projects and multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong understanding of construction contracts, project controls, scheduling, and contract administration.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with clients, contractors, and project teams.
• Experience supporting business development activities, including proposals, pursuits, and client engagement.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and project scheduling software, including Oracle Primavera P6.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Illinois or the ability to obtain Illinois registration through reciprocity.
• Certified Construction Manager (CCM) and/or Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Experience working with major public transportation agencies, commuter rail systems, or transit authorities.

Why Join STV?

At STV, you'll have the opportunity to work on impactful transit and rail infrastructure projects that help connect communities and improve mobility. You'll collaborate with industry-leading professionals, mentor talented teams, and play a key role in shaping the future of transportation throughout the region.

Compensation Range:

STV offers the following benefits • Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account • Dental insurance • Vision insurance • Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable) • Disability insurance • Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment • 401(k) Plan • Retirement Counseling • Employee Assistance Program • Paid Time Off • Paid Holidays • Back-Up Dependent Care • Parental Leave • Continuing Education Program • Professional Licensure and Society Memberships

STV is committed to paying all of its employees in a fair, equitable, and transparent manner. The listed pay range is STV’s good-faith salary estimate for this position. Please note that the final salary offered for this position may be outside of this published range based on many factors, including but not limited to geography, education, experience, and/or certifications.

Not sure this role is the perfect match? We encourage you to apply if STV’s work and values resonate with you. We know great candidates don’t always meet every qualification, and research shows women and people of color are less likely to apply unless they do. At STV, we believe strong talent comes from a wide range of backgrounds, and your skills and experience may align with this or another opportunity as we continue to grow.