About the role
Responsibilities • Provide overall project leadership for construction engineering activities, ensuring successful project delivery • Direct and oversee field inspection, material testing, and project documentation efforts • Lead coordination with clients, contractors, and project stakeholders to address construction challenges and maintain project quality • Interpret and enforce contract documents, specifications, and regulatory requirements to ensure compliance and resolve field conditions • Act as the primary liaison with the Illinois Tollway, managing communications, maintenance of traffic, and project progress reporting • Conduct and facilitate weekly progress meetings to monitor project performance and address emerging issues • Manage authorization to proceed, change orders, and extra work orders, ensuring proper documentation and approvals • Monitor and manage project schedules, budgets, and resource allocation to meet project milestones and objectives • Maintain comprehensive and accurate job site records, including daily reports, meeting minutes, approved drawings, and pay requests • Ensure safety protocols are implemented and adhered to by all project participants • Mentor and support inspection teams to ensure effective field operations and documentation practices • Assist in designing and planning future projects during off-peak construction periods as required • Champion project quality, safety, and stakeholder satisfaction throughout all construction phases
Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or other related Engineering degree • Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) required • Minimum 10 years of experience in construction inspection and civil/structural engineering, with senior engineering responsibilities • Previous experience with Illinois Tollway projects is required • Proven leadership in managing complex construction projects and multidisciplinary teams • Strong knowledge of contract management, construction planning, and documentation • Familiarity with e-Builder, ICORS, and Microsoft Office Suite systems • Ability to drive to and work at construction sites • Excellent organizational, communication, and decision-making skills • Willingness to complete required training in OSHA, CPR, and other mandated safety programs • Must possess exceptional interpersonal and organizational skills • Must be able to work in the US without sponsorship now or in the future
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