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Job Title
Construction Engineer
Location(s)
Customer Site - IL, US Remote - ILJob Description
Role Summary
Key Responsibilities
- Inspect and monitor day-to-day construction activities to ensure compliance with approvedplans, specifications, codes, and safety standards.
- Observe installation of roads, utilities, pipelines, concrete structures, and related infrastructurecomponents.
- Verify dimensions, materials, and workmanship to confirm conformance with designdocuments.
- Maintain accurate and detailed field inspection reports, daily logs, and photographicdocumentation.
- Assist with quantity tracking, material submittal reviews, and pay estimate verification.
- Coordinate with engineers, contractors, and utility companies to resolve field issues andmaintain construction progress.
- Attend progress meetings, site walkthroughs, and inspections with clients and regulatoryagencies.
- Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulatory requirements.
- Identify non-conforming work and develop corrective action plans.
- Review project schedule for quality inspection and testing needs.
- Attend weekly owner progress meetings when required.
- Attend weekly subcontractor meetings when required.
- Attend pre-activity meetings prior to start of work.
- Visit sites regularly during construction — including bid walks, preconstruction walks, in-progress visits, overseeing installation and commissioning, punch walks, and closeouts — andattend status and coordination meetings.
- Conduct and document quality assurance and safety inspections throughout the constructionprocess, ensuring that the work environment is acceptable, and that tools and equipment are ingood working condition.
Experience Required
- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field preferred. Transferable military experience also accepted.
- 2+ years of relevant experience in construction inspection of civil infrastructure projects.
- Familiarity with construction standards and specifications from DOTs, municipalities, and agencies such as AWWA, ASTM, or APWA.
- Strong understanding of civil construction techniques for transportation and water/wastewater facilities.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and construction schedules.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and field reporting tools (e.g., Fieldwire, Procore, or similar).
- Excellent communication, documentation, and organizational skills.
Other Preferred
- High degree of technical competence and creativity
- Valid driver's license and willingness to travel to project sites.
- OSHA certification
