SOUTHERN CONSTRUCTION QUALITY SPECIALIST (CIVIL ENGINEER IV)
About The Position
The Southern Construction Quality Specialist conducts on-site inspections and desk reviews of departmental compliance with relevant laws, policies, directives, and processes. The position assists the Southern Construction Quality Engineer in ensuring construction inspection, documentation, and material quality meet project requirements and departmental policies and procedures. The role requires interpreting contract language, plan documents, material designs and testing, and other relevant documents for state- and federally funded projects. The position is based at the Illinois Department of Transportation office at 2300 S Dirksen Parkway in Springfield, Illinois. The work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Hybrid scheduling may involve one to five days per week in the office, depending on operational needs. Frequent statewide travel, which may include overnight stays, is required.
Requirements
- Current registration as a Licensed Professional Engineer in Illinois or current registration as a Licensed Structural Engineer in Illinois.
- Four years of experience in civil engineering.
- Valid driver's license.
- Frequent statewide travel, which may include overnight stays.
- Successful completion of a background screening.
- File a Statement of Economic Interest and a Supplemental Statement of Economic Interest as required for the position.
- Comply with applicable revolving-door restrictions, including notifying the Office of the Executive Inspector General before accepting certain non-State employment offers during State employment or within one year after leaving State employment.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in transportation construction and material inspection.
- Experience with construction documentation.
- Ability to effectively create and maintain spreadsheets, databases, and documents.
- Ability to keep sensitive information confidential.
Responsibilities
- Conduct on-site inspections and compliance reviews to ensure proper documentation and compliance with applicable rules and regulations pertaining to the delivery of the Highway Improvement Program.
- Develop and execute testing techniques to verify the accuracy of payments to contractors, and document and report the results.
- Compile information for Investigative Summary Reports documenting adherence to applicable rules and regulations, provide recommendations, and submit reports to the Southern Construction Quality Engineer for processing.
- Perform duties in compliance with departmental safety rules and in a manner conducive to fair and equitable treatment of all employees.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Vision insurance
- Dental insurance
- Pension plan
- 12 weeks of paid maternity/paternity leave
- Deferred Compensation Program and other pre-tax benefit programs, including medical and daycare
- 12 paid sick days annually
- 10 paid vacation days in the first year, with the opportunity to earn up to 25 paid vacation days annually
- 3 paid personal days annually
- 13–14 paid holidays annually, depending on start date
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources
- Flexible work schedules in several program areas, including flexible time and hybrid scheduling
- Training and career advancement opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
