MAINTENANCE CONTRACTS ENGINEER - (CIVIL ENGINEER VI)

State of Illinois • Schaumburg, IL

10d • $7,517 - $11,692 • Hybrid

About The Position

This position is accountable for directing and coordinating the design, plan preparation, and construction supervision of formal maintenance and other repair projects, which include bridge deficiency repairs, bituminous resurfacing, and roadside development projects to ensure quality and timely lettings, engineering efficiency, and satisfactory construction.

Requirements

• Current registration as a Licensed Professional Engineer in the state of Illinois OR current registration as a Licensed Structural Engineer in the state of Illinois.
• Six years of experience in civil engineering.

Nice To Haves

• Five years of supervising staff and managing engineering functions.
• Extensive experience accurately preparing contract plans, specifications, and estimates for highway projects.
• Great organization, leadership and self-motivational skills.
• Ability to operate efficiently under pressure to meet time constraints and deadlines.
• Ability to display technical ingenuity and apply innovative concepts to responsibilities.
• Working knowledge of SWPPPs & 404 Permits.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensures the timely preparation of plans, specifications, and estimates of cost for formal repair contracts and Day Labor Projects.
• Administers district-wide formal maintenance contracts and ensures contractor compliance with the plans and specifications to obtain quality workmanship to the limits of the contract value.
• Supervises the preparation of landscaping plans and specifications for all applicable district improvements, supervises construction of landscaping items and inspections of plant and other materials involved, prepares input to other Bureaus regarding erosion control, rest areas, seeding, tree preservation, landscape planting, and aesthetics.
• Provides input, reviews, and follow-up of contract plans prepared by other agencies or bureaus.
• Provides counseling and training to improve the performance of subordinate technical staff.
• Maintains liaison with other bureaus and governmental agencies in maintenance and roadside development matters.
• Devises appropriate solutions to maintenance problems in the absence of specific guidelines and with consideration to resource constraints.
• 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)
• 12 paid Sick Days annually
• 10 paid Vacation Days their first year of service and can earn up to 25 paid Vacation Days annually
• 3 paid Personal Days annually
• 13-14 paid holidays annually (based on start date)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed