Resident Engineer/Construction Manager

RK&K is seeking an experienced Resident Engineer/Construction Manager to join our growing Construction Engineering Management (CEM) team in Salt Lake City, Utah. This position will primarily support Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) projects, providing construction oversight, contract administration, and leadership of construction inspection teams.

The successful candidate will manage transportation construction projects, supervise and mentor field personnel, maintain strong client relationships, and support the continued development of RK&K's CEM practice in Utah.

Essential Functions

• Serve as Resident Engineer/Construction Manager on transportation infrastructure projects, overseeing construction activities and administering contracts in accordance with project plans, specifications, and applicable UDOT requirements.
• Lead, supervise, and mentor construction inspection teams, including field engineers, inspectors, and project support personnel.
• Manage construction inspection activities, materials testing, quality assurance, and project documentation to verify compliance with contract requirements.
• Review and interpret construction plans, specifications, special provisions, and contract documents to resolve construction issues and provide technical guidance to project personnel.
• Serve as the primary point of coordination between UDOT, contractors, design engineers, utility companies, local agencies, and other project stakeholders.
• Monitor construction progress, evaluate contractor schedules, identify potential delays, and provide recommendations regarding schedule impacts and corrective actions.
• Administer construction contract changes, including evaluation of contractor requests, preparation of independent cost estimates, assessment of time impacts, and development of change order documentation.
• Review and verify construction quantities, contractor progress payments, project expenditures, and cost projections.
• Conduct preconstruction conferences, progress meetings, partnering meetings, utility coordination meetings, and other project-related meetings.
• Oversee construction documentation, daily inspection reports, materials records, and project correspondence in accordance with UDOT procedures.
• Monitor contractor compliance with applicable safety, environmental, stormwater, and traffic control requirements.
• Evaluate construction-related disputes and claims, including preparation of supporting documentation, cost evaluations, and schedule analyses.
• Manage project closeout activities, including final quantities, as-built documentation, punch lists, final inspections, and contract acceptance.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, contractors, project stakeholders, and RK&K personnel.
• Support the development of RK&K's Utah CEM team through staff mentoring, technical guidance, and workforce development.

Required Skills and Experience

• Minimum ten (10) years of progressive experience in transportation or heavy civil infrastructure construction, including at least five (5) years of construction management experience on state DOT projects.
• Experience managing highway, roadway, bridge, or other transportation infrastructure construction projects.
• Demonstrated experience supervising construction inspection personnel and coordinating multidisciplinary construction teams.
• Thorough understanding of transportation construction methods, materials, specifications, and quality assurance practices.
• Ability to interpret construction plans, specifications, contract documents, and applicable engineering standards.
• Experience with construction contract administration, including contractor payments, change orders, quantity verification, and project documentation.
• Working knowledge of construction scheduling, cost estimating, project controls, and construction claims analysis.
• Experience coordinating construction activities with contractors, designers, utility companies, and public agencies.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience preparing technical correspondence, construction reports, and meeting documentation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and electronic construction management and documentation systems.
• Ability to obtain and maintain applicable UDOT certifications and training required for assigned construction management responsibilities.
• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.
• High school diploma or equivalent

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Utah or the ability to obtain Utah licensure through comity.
• Previous experience serving as a Resident Engineer, Field Engineer, or Construction Manager on UDOT transportation construction projects.
• Familiarity with UDOT Standard Specifications, Construction Management Manual, and construction documentation requirements.
• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Certified Construction Manager (CCM) designation.
• Experience with both Design-Bid-Build and Design-Build transportation construction projects.
• Experience managing complex roadway reconstruction, bridge construction, utility relocation, and maintenance of traffic.
• Familiarity with UDOT construction management systems, electronic project documentation, and materials acceptance procedures.

Physical Demands

This role requires the ability to perform field inspections on active construction sites. The employee must be able to stand and walk for extended periods, navigate uneven terrain, and climb ladders or stairs. Ability to lift and carry inspection equipment and materials weighing up to 20–30 pounds on an occasional basis, with or without reasonable accommodation. Work is performed outdoors in varying weather conditions and may include exposure to construction-related hazards.

Other Duties

This job description indicates the general nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other essential functions (as covered under ADA). It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities and duties required by the employee. Other duties are assigned as required.

What We Offer

RK&K offers excellent potential for career advancement and professional growth. We also offer attractive compensation packages commensurate with experience and a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Paid time off
• Matching 401(k) plan
• Student Loan Retirement Match Program
• Paid Holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurances
• Paid parental leave
• Wellness programs and employee resource groups
• Career Development
• Much, much more

Why RK&K?

As a full-service engineering and construction management firm, RK&K gives you the opportunity to directly impact the communities in which we live and work. What sets RK&K apart is an award-winning culture that has fostered a spirit of collaboration and trust for over 100 years. To its clients, the firm delivers concepts, processes, and outcomes that are designed for success. RK&K has earned its reputation as a trusted partner, responsive employer, and community steward.

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