Construction Engineer III

Description

• Observe and demonstrate all construction safety protocols; communicate concerns with the resident engineer, contractor, or supervisor
• Maintains a work schedule conducive to team collaboration and project-specific requirements
• Resolve field coordination issues and bring larger concerns to the attention of the resident engineer, contractor, or other individual in charge of the site
• Effectively applies experience and skills to increasingly complex assignments
• Assist in administering portions of the contract and may prepare change orders
• Produce accurate technical reports to document daily construction inspection activities
• Develop and maintain collaborative and trusted relationships with multidisciplinary teams
• Identify deviations from plans and specifications and offer ideas for resolving
• Review and monitor work for Quality Assurance/Quality Control purposes and course correct when applicable
• Effectively maintains office and field health & safety requirements and protocols
• Mentor and delegate work to less experienced members of the construction team
• Identify, report, and document construction activities to ensure compliance with contract documents
• Monitor street and utility projects for compliance with traffic, survey, or construction activities
• Be present on-site when required by contractor(s) and/or project manager
• Conduct work with minimal supervision, exercising good engineering judgment and initiative
• Accurately interpret contract drawings, standard drawings, and specifications
• Participate in arranging job progress meetings, material testing, and construction inspections
• Coordinate the interface between design and field construction and inspection work
• Measure, document, and calculate quantities of project work performed

Requirements

• Field work includes periods of driving or riding in a vehicle on construction sites and exposure to outside weather conditions and various environmental conditions
• IDOT Documentation Certification and OSHA 30 required, or obtained within 6 months of hire
• 4+ years of applicable experience
• Considerable time may be spent at a workstation using a computer and using various forms of communication (telephone, email, messaging, etc.)
• B.S. in civil engineering or related field (ABET/EAC-accredited program)
• Proficient presentation skills and developing leadership skills
• PE Required (or working towards licensure in the next 6-12 months)
• Demonstrates understanding of industry and construction practices, methodologies, and best practices
• Involves sitting some of the time, but requires the ability to conduct work on a construction site or other field location
• Proficient with general documentation software such as Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.), Bluebeam, and/or PowerPoint
• Demonstrates ability to convey information through effective verbal and written communication
• Occasionally lifts and carries up to 30 pounds
• Proficient with computer-aided design software and other software packages typically associated with construction and engineering required
• May exert up to 30 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force to move objects
• Demonstrates ability to successfully engage with professionals in a multi-disciplinary environment, communicate with team members; build relationships and trust
• Ability to present recommendations and results to stakeholders as requested
• Valid driver's license required
• Exercises sound engineering judgement
• Physical activities include walking, stooping, crawling, and crouching
• Skilled in preparing reports, cost estimates, schedules, and quantity take offs

Benefits

• Flexible Spending Account (health and dependent care)
• Annual bonus potential
• Public transportation reimbursement (City of Chicago)
• Subsidized medical, dental, vision insurance
• Paid holidays and time off
• Supplemental insurance options (voluntary life/ADD, accident, hospital, critical illness)
• Retirement plan options with safe-harbor match and profit-sharing
• Opportunities for advancement
• Company-paid basic life/ADD and short- and long-term disability benefits
• Hybrid/Flexible work arrangements for most positions
• Competitive compensation package

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance