HIGHWAY ENGINEER IV - CONSTRUCTION-INSPECTION/ADMIN (DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND HIGHWAYS) -SEIU 73 - COUNTYWIDE

Cook County•Chicago, IL

5d•$48

About The Position

Performs a variety of engineering duties of substantial difficulty in transportation infrastructure construction, or other areas of specialization. Apply engineering principles and practices with a minimum of technical supervision. Conducts and supervises the necessary engineering calculations and implementation of plans, specifications, estimates, studies, and reports associated with the design or construction of major transportation improvements. Assumes primary responsibility over multiple projects. Plans and directs the activities of professional and support staff.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in civil or construction engineering is required.
Six (6) years of experience in design, construction, or engineering studies related to transportation infrastructure is required.
Within these minimum six (6) years of experience, a minimum of three (3) years of experience in at least three (3) of the following five (5) categories is required:
(A) Overseeing and facilitating administrative activities on transportation infrastructure projects through completion as a lead engineer, engineering manager, or resident engineer, or in another managing role of design and construction.
(B) Reviewing and processing change orders, submittals, invoices, cost estimates, and requests for information
(C) Managing large volumes of data sets from various design, construction, or engineering studies related to transportation infrastructure.
(D) Monitoring daily construction activities through coordination with various stakeholders (office and on-site construction personnel) to ensure projects stay on schedule and within budget.
(E) Negotiating and mediating with external consultants, contractors, internal staff, departmental heads, and governmental agency representatives on project issues and inquiries.
Possession of a valid driver's license is required.