Construction Department Manager [32785]

Description

The Construction Manager will be responsible for overseeing on-site construction activities, coordinating with engineering and inspection teams, managing contractors, and ensuring projects are delivered in compliance with approved plans, specifications, schedules, and budgets. This role will work closely with public agency clients and project stakeholders to ensure successful project execution.

• Manage day-to-day on-site construction operations for transportation and civil infrastructure projects
• Support project closeout activities, including final inspections and documentation
• Review and process RFIs, submittals, change orders, and pay estimates
• Enforce safety standards, traffic control plans, and quality control procedures
• Ensure compliance with IDOT, ISTHA, CDOT, and local agency requirements
• Ensure construction activities comply with contract documents, plans, specifications, and applicable standards
• Identify project risks and resolve construction issues in a timely manner
• Prepare and review construction documentation, reports, and project records
• Coordinate with Resident Engineers, Assistant Resident Engineers, inspectors, contractors, and design teams
• Monitor project schedules, costs, quantities, and construction progress

Requirements

• Previous experience serving as a Construction Manager, Project Manager, Resident Engineer (RE), or Assistant Resident Engineer (ARE)
• Minimum 5+ years of experience in construction management or construction engineering
• Experience on transportation or civil infrastructure projects
• IDOT Documentation of Quantities Certification
• Experience managing multiple contractors and complex construction schedules
• Familiarity with IDOT policies, procedures, and documentation requirements
• Ability to work full-time on-site in Chicago and surrounding suburbs
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
• Prior experience working with IDOT projects is strongly preferred
• Experience with Illinois Tollway (ISTHA) and/or Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) projects is a plus
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Illinois
• Ability to read and interpret plans, specifications, and contract documents

Benefits

We offer an exciting career opportunity for a Construction Manager to support transportation and civil infrastructure projects throughout Chicago and the surrounding suburbs.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance