Job Description
Mission
The Construction Engineer supports highway/roadway construction projects by inspecting and documenting on-site work performed by the Contractor. Responsibilities include monitoring the Contractor’s activities, performing QA/QC of materials, maintaining daily reports, and when appropriate preparing inspection and close-out documentation.
The role works cross-functionally with project teams and may assist the Project Manager or Resident Engineer with change orders, scheduling reviews, monthly reporting, and cost tracking.
Key Accountabilities
- Provide inspection services for highway/roadway construction projects (interpreting plans, construction specifications, verification of contractor conformance with the bid documents, work with a team of inspectors)
- Complete inspector’s daily report (IDR) and daily activities journal.
- Perform field measurements for quantity calculations and reporting for pay estimates
- Review construction documents and project drawings for completeness, accuracy, and constructability
- Coordinate with other engineers and support staff; review plans from multiple disciplines to verify that a cohesive set of contract documents exists for construction
- Review project work for quality and safety requirements
- Communicate effectively with the project team, including clients, contractors, and project stakeholders
- Observe safety and security procedures; report potentially unsafe conditions and use equipment and materials properly
- Provide material testing
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field of study. Experience may be considered in lieu of education.
- IDOT Documentation of Contract Quantities certification required
- 5+ years of experience in construction inspection or related construction work
- Experience performing field inspection services on IDOT or Local Public Agencies’ transportation construction projects
- IDOT (QMTP) Material Testing Certifications (Aggregates, Hot-Mix Asphalt, Nuclear Density and/or Portland Cement Concrete), a plus.
- Knowledge of general engineering principles, codes, construction techniques, materials, methods, and sequencing
- General understanding of field construction: systems, practices, safety, and procedures
- Ability to interpret construction documents
- Strong technical written and verbal communications skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
Additional Requirements
- Valid driver’s license
- Ability to travel in and around Illinois (vehicle is provided)
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of the work being performed. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.
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Competencies
- WORKPLACE DYNAMICS - Resourcefulness in shaping progress and working efficiently.
- FORESIGHT & INSIGHT - Context awareness adopting a systemic perspective and informed decision making.
- PERSONAL EMPOWERMENT - Ownership for life, work and results, striving to grow professionally and personally.
- INTERPERSONAL INFLUENCE - Skills and strategies we use to interact effectively with others.
- DOMAIN & BUSINESS ACUMEN - Applying a scientific approach and critical thinking in operations and solution development within area of expertise.