Project Construction Specialist

Crawford Murphy & Tilly Inc • Peoria, IL

27d • $80,000 - $110,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Crawford, Murphy & Tilly is seeking a Project Construction Specialist to join the Surface Transportation team in Peoria, IL. This is not a remote position.

We are a fast-growing firm with 500+ employees across 25 offices in 10 states serving clients through our four primary business groups:

Aviation [https://www.cmtengr.com/who-we-serve/airports/]
Surface Transportation [https://www.cmtengr.com/engineering-design/surface-transportation/]
Water Resources [https://www.cmtengr.com/engineering-design/water-resources/]
Building & Site Services [https://www.cmtengr.com/engineering-design/buildings-architectural/]

As a Project Construction Specialist, you'll play a key role in the design and construction of field projects. The selected candidate will have demonstrated leadership qualities, the ability to work as a team member or independently, and the desire to learn new skills and areas of expertise.

Requirements

• High School diploma/GED plus equivalent field work experience required
• 8 plus years of experience in Construction or related field required
• IDOT certification, or ability to complete certification, is required
• Equivalent experience in lieu of a degree will be considered
• Possess general knowledge and understanding of the construction of transportation, site development, and civil infrastructure projects including the ability to clarify and interpret construction documents
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products
• Strong ability to manage personnel and delegate tasks
• Strong to work independently and able to effectively manage time and work on multiple projects
• Excellent written and oral communication skills required
• Must be willing to accept out of town travel assignments and work overtime to meet construction project demands
• Must have valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record with access to transportation
• Must be willing to work outdoors in varying weather conditions
• Successful completion of a security background check which requires employment history, verification and criminal history records checks (if applicable) of individuals applying for security badges
• Demonstrated responsiveness, professionalism, and teamwork

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, construction management, or a related field is desired; Equivalent experience in lieu of a degree will be considered

Responsibilities

• Perform and lead on-site construction inspection, observation, and documentation services including supervising and directing junior staff in support of project managers
• Serve as the engineer’s on-site liaison with the contractor and client and assist the client when required for proper execution of the work
• Prepare, maintain, and distribute required construction documentation including daily reports, pay estimates, change orders, shop drawings, material submittals, progress schedules, project correspondence, testing results, and record drawings in accordance with client and company procedures
• Secondary assignments may include assistance with planning and design of civil & transportation projects including drafting, field surveying, materials testing, or other duties as assigned
• Typical projects require the understanding and implementation of construction documents (plans & specifications) including horizontal and vertical layout, site development, grading, drainage, asphalt & concrete paving, pavement marking, signage, erosion control, coordination with other disciplines, water & sanitary utilities, quantity takeoffs, cost estimates, and construction scheduling

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED