CONSTRUCTION SUPERVISOR (LOCAL AGENCY) - CIVIL ENGINEER VI

State of Illinois•Schaumburg, IL

7d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is accountable for directing and coordinating highway construction on assigned urban, suburban and rural highway improvement projects so that they are completed in accordance with plans, specification guidelines and appropriate engineering practices in a timely manner to minimize safety hazards and inconvenience to the motoring public.Essential Functions

Requirements

Current registration as a Licensed Professional Engineer in the state of Illinois.
Eight years of experience in civil engineering.
Three years supervising staff and managing engineering functions.
Requires a Contact Quantities Certification
Requires a valid driver’s license.
Requires Districtwide travel.
Requires successful completion of a background screening.

Nice To Haves

Extensive knowledge of highway construction specifications, plans, policies, and procedures.
Strong administrative and managerial skills and extensive experience in a responsible position involving organizational skills.
Strong oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

Ensures that construction projects are completed in accordance with governing specifications, plans and special provisions and at acceptable engineering costs.
Ensures that construction proceeds in a manner that balances the demands for high safety, mobility and convenience to the public.
Ensures that construction projects are completed in accordance with established schedules.
Provides solutions to technical and engineering problems encountered during construction.
Provides for the general coordination of state projects with local agency projects.
Provides for the personal and professional development of subordinate staff.
Ensures that subordinate staff performs duties in accordance with departmental Safety Code.
Performs duties in compliance with departmental safety rules. 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