Highway Construction Management Project Engineer

u003cdiv id= 'e2e-job-title 'u003eu003cstrongu003eHighway Construction Management Project Engineeru003c/strongu003eu003cbru003eu003cbru003eu003cemu003e(Confidential Client - Do Not Post or Distribute Without Permission)u003c/emu003eu003c/divu003eu003ch1 id= 'e2e-name-title-header ' class= 'record-datasheetheadertitle 'u003eu003c/h1u003eu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eu003cbru003eu003cbru003eLocation:u003c/strongu003e Greater Chicagoland Region, Illinoisu003cbru003eu003cstrongu003eCompensation:u003c/strongu003e $75,000 - $85,000 annuallyu003c/pu003eu003cpu003eA transportation infrastructure consulting firm is seeking a u003cstrongu003eConstruction Project Engineeru003c/strongu003e with experience in roadway and highway construction management. This position focuses on supporting field operations, ensuring quality project delivery, and coordinating with stakeholders throughout construction project lifecycles.u003c/pu003eu003chru003eu003ch2u003ePosition Overviewu003c/h2u003eu003cpu003eThe selected candidate will assist with the administration and oversight of transportation construction projects. Responsibilities include monitoring schedules and budgets, documenting construction activities, ensuring compliance with plans and specifications, and supporting successful project closeout.u003c/pu003eu003chru003eu003ch2u003eKey Responsibilitiesu003c/h2u003eu003culu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eMonitor construction schedules and track project progress against established timelines.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eAssist with budget tracking and cost control activities throughout project execution.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eInterpret engineering plans, technical specifications, and contract provisions.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eObserve, evaluate, and document construction operations and contractor performance.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003ePrepare project documentation including progress reports, payment quantities, and contract modifications.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eSupport final project closeout and acceptance procedures.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003ePerform quality assurance and quality control reviews of assigned work.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eCoordinate and communicate effectively with project teams, public agencies, contractors, and clients.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003c/ulu003eu003chru003eu003ch2u003eQualificationsu003c/h2u003eu003culu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eBachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eMinimum 3 years of progressive experience in construction inspection or construction engineering.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eExperience supporting roadway or public infrastructure construction projects.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eFamiliarity with state transportation construction standards and procedures.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eStrong analytical and problem-solving abilities with high attention to detail.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eEffective written and verbal communication skills.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eAbility to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary project teams.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003c/ulu003eu003chru003eu003ch2u003eTechnical Skillsu003c/h2u003eu003culu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eProficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eFamiliarity with computer-aided drafting and design platforms used in transportation projects.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eWorking knowledge of digital documentation and reporting systems used in construction oversight.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003c/ulu003eu003chru003eu003ch2u003ePreferred Qualificationsu003c/h2u003eu003culu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eExperience with roadway design platforms and civil engineering modeling tools.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eKnowledge of topographic surveying and construction layout practices.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eUnderstanding of public agency consulting standards and documentation requirements.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eFundamentals of Engineering (FE) certification.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eProfessional Engineer (PE) license.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003c/ulu003eu003chru003eu003ch2u003eCertifications (Preferred)u003c/h2u003eu003culu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eConstruction materials and documentation certifications related to transportation agency projects.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eSafety certifications related to construction trades and jobsite compliance.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eTraining in erosion control and sediment management practices.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003c/ulu003eu003chru003eu003ch2u003eAdditional Informationu003c/h2u003eu003cpu003eThis opportunity provides hands-on involvement in impactful roadway and infrastructure construction programs within a collaborative engineering environment focused on professional development and technical excellence.u003cbru003eu003cbru003eu003c/pu003eu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eWork Authorization:u003c/strongu003eu003cbru003eCandidates must be authorized to work in the United States.u003c/pu003eu003chru003eu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eConfidential Search Notice:u003c/strongu003eu003cbru003eThis opportunity is being presented as a confidential search. Pleaseu0026 u003cstrongu003edo not repost, publish, or distribute this description without explicit authorization.u003c/strongu003eu003cbru003eu003cbru003eu003c/pu003eu003ch2u003eCore Role Tagsu003c/h2u003eu003cpu003eConstruction Project Engineeru003cbru003eHighway Construction Engineeru003cbru003eTransportation Construction Engineeru003cbru003eRoadway Construction Engineeru003cbru003eField Project Engineeru003cbru003eCivil Construction Engineeru003cbru003eResident Engineer (Assistant)u003cbru003eConstruction Inspection Engineeru003cbru003eTransportation Field Engineeru003cbru003eInfrastructure Construction Engineeru003c/pu003eu003chru003eu003ch2u003eTechnical Discipline Tagsu003c/h2u003eu003cpu003eHighway Construction Managementu003cbru003eRoadway Constructionu003cbru003eTransportation Infrastructure Constructionu003cbru003eConstruction Inspectionu003cbru003eField Engineeringu003cbru003eConstruction Documentationu003cbru003eContract Administrationu003cbru003eConstruction Quality Assuranceu003cbru003eConstruction Quality Controlu003cbru003eMaterials Testing u0026Inspectionu003cbru003ePavement Constructionu003cbru003eEarthwork u0026Gradingu003cbru003eUtility Coordinationu003cbru003eTraffic Control During Constructionu003c/pu003eu003chru003eu003ch2u003eStandards / Technical Knowledgeu003c/h2u003eu003cpu003eState DOT Construction Standardsu003cbru003eFHWA Construction Guidelinesu003cbru003eAASHTO Construction Specificationsu003cbru003eDOT Materials Testing Standardsu003cbru003eTransportation Construction Documentationu003cbru003eErosion u0026Sediment Control Standardsu003cbru003eHighway Safety Standardsu003cbru003eConstruction Contract Complianceu003cbru003ePublic Infrastructure Construction Regulationsu003c/pu003eu003chru003eu003ch2u003eClient / Market Tagsu003c/h2u003eu003cpu003eState DOT Projectsu003cbru003eTollway Authoritiesu003cbru003eTransportation Agenciesu003cbru003ePublic Works Departmentsu003cbru003eHighway Infrastructure Programsu003cbru003eMunicipal Infrastructure Projectsu003cbru003eFederal Infrastructure Programsu003cbru003ePublic Infrastructure Constructionu003cbru003eRoadway Improvement Programsu003c/pu003eu003chru003eu003ch2u003eLeadership / Practice Growth Tagsu003c/h2u003eu003cpu003eField Team Coordinationu003cbru003eConstruction Project Deliveryu003cbru003eTechnical Oversightu003cbru003eContractor Coordinationu003cbru003eStakeholder Communicationu003cbru003eProject Documentation Managementu003cbru003eSchedule u0026Budget Monitoringu003cbru003eRisk Identification u0026Mitigationu003cbru003eQuality Assurance Leadershipu003cbru003eEngineering Operations Supportu003c/pu003eu003chru003eu003ch2u003eCredentials Tagsu003c/h2u003eu003cpu003ePE License (Preferred)u003cbru003eProfessional Engineeru003cbru003eCivil Engineeru003cbru003eConstruction Engineeru003cbru003eBachelor’s in Civil Engineeringu003cbru003eFundamentals of Engineering (FE)u003cbru003eDOT Materials Certificationsu003cbru003eConstruction Safety Certificationsu003c/pu003eu003chru003eu003ch2u003eATS Boolean Keyword Cluster (optional but powerful)u003c/h2u003eu003cpu003eRecruiters often paste this in keyword fields:u003c/pu003eu003cpu003eConstruction OR 'Construction Engineer ' OR 'Project Engineer ' OR 'Highway Construction ' OR 'Transportation Construction ' OR 'Roadway Construction ' OR 'Construction Inspection ' OR 'Field Engineer ' OR 'Resident Engineer ' OR DOT OR AASHTO OR 'Construction Management ' OR 'Contract Administration ' OR 'Quality Assurance ' OR 'Materials Testing ' OR 'Pavement ' OR Gradingu003c/pu003e ', 'location ': 'Chicago, IL ', 'remote ':null, 'jobtype ': 'directhire ', 'remoteoption ': 'notspecified ', 'featuredonjobboard ':false, 'ownedbyagency ':false, 'externalid ': 'FL232-2752898

Created: 2026-03-09