Construction Engineer

Global Infrastructure•Chicago, IL

22h•$88,800 - $110,000•Onsite

About The Position

As a Construction Engineer in the Chicago area, you’ll provide full-time on-site oversight for water and sewer infrastructure projects, ensuring contractor compliance, quality, and safety. You’ll coordinate daily construction activities, review submittals and pay applications, monitor schedules, and serve as a key liaison between the Owner, contractors, and project stakeholders to keep projects moving efficiently. This position is for a future award.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or closely related field.
4-5+ years of experience in Resident Engineer activities and managing construction field teams on water and/or sewer infrastructure projects
Experience with water and sewer construction projects
Candidate must have reliable transportation.

Nice To Haves

Project Management Procedures (PMP’s) and Project Management Guidelines (PMG’s) familiarity a plus.
Certified Construction Manager (CCM) or Professional Engineer (PE)

Responsibilities

Provide full-time on-site construction oversight and contract administration
Ensure contractor compliance with plans, specifications, permits, and safety requirements
Coordinate daily construction activities and resolve field issues
Review and approve submittals, and testing compliance
Monitor construction schedule and notify the Owner of potential delays
Review contractor pay applications and verify quantities and progress
Prepare daily reports, meeting minutes, and progress documentation
Coordinate inspections, testing, and acceptance of completed work
Enforce quality control and workmanship standards
Serve as liaison between Owner, Contractor, inspectors, and stakeholders