CONSTRUCTION ENGINEER - (CIVIL ENGINEER VI)

State of Illinois•Springfield, IL

About The Position

This position is accountable for directing the operation of the Construction Section which constitutes the supervision of all construction activities and documentation of all highway construction contracts from award time until final payment is completed.

Requirements

Current registration as a Licensed Professional Engineer in the state of Illinois.
Eight years of experience in civil engineering including three years supervising staff and managing engineering functions.
Requires a valid driver’s license.
Requires overtime.
Requires overnight travel.
Requires successful completion of a background screening.

Nice To Haves

Ten years of experience in the practice of civil engineering of which at least six years should be in the highway construction engineering, four years of which should include the planning and supervision of significant engineering work.
Extensive knowledge of the principles and practices of civil engineering with special emphasis on construction activities.
Requires the ability to supervise a staff engaged in field functions.
Ability to maintain cooperative relationships with departmental and industry staff and the public.
Good oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

Administers the district highway construction program according to established policy and procedures so that the maximum amount of work is completed with the minimum amount of financial and manpower resources.
Interprets the plans and specifications of all projects to properly supervise construction and completes final inspection of completed work.
Resolves problems that arise because of construction activity.
Establishes and maintains construction records to ensure a proper audit upon completion of the work and proper reimbursement to the state from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA).
Formulates the construction operating budget to ensure adequate funding of all district construction operations.
Ensures that projects remain within their scope, schedule, and budget.
Ensures that staff understands and follow all work zone traffic control standards and requirements.
Ensures that staff performs duties in accordance with the departmental safety rules, practices, and programs. Performs all duties in a manner conducive to the fair and equitable treatment of all employees.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Monday-Friday work schedule
Flexible work schedules in several program areas (flexible time, hybrid scheduling)
Health, Life, Vision, and Dental Insurance
Pension Plan
(12) Weeks paid Maternity/Paternity Leave
Deferred Compensation Program and other pre-tax benefit programs (Medical/Daycare)
Employees earn (12) paid Sick Days annually
New Employees earn (10) paid Vacation Days their first year of service and can earn up to (25) paid Vacation Days annually
Employees earn (3) paid Personal Days annually
(13-14) paid holidays annually (based on start date)
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources