Construction Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Construction Engineer

Job Description

As a Construction Engineer, you will provide on-site oversight and management of construction projects. You will be responsible for monitoring and ensuring compliance with project specifications, schedules, and budgets. Coordination with contractors, clients, and project stakeholders is crucial, along with conducting field inspections and preparing detailed reports. You will also review and interpret engineering plans and specifications to ensure adherence to safety standards and regulatory requirements while supporting project documentation and progress tracking.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site oversight and management of construction projects.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with project specifications, schedules, and budgets.
• Coordinate with contractors, clients, and project stakeholders.
• Conduct field inspections and prepare detailed reports.
• Review and interpret engineering plans and specifications.
• Ensure adherence to safety standards and regulatory requirements.
• Support project documentation and progress tracking.
• Communicate effectively with county and Department of Transportation (DOT) clients.

Essential Skills

• Experience in civil engineering, construction inspection, and construction management.
• Familiarity with IDOT, Tollway, and reconstruction projects such as highway, roadway, and bridge repair.
• Proficiency in project documentation, record-keeping, and compliance tracking.
• Ability to collaborate effectively within a team and work independently when needed.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience with tollway and IDOT projects.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license.
• IDOT Documentation of Contract Quantities certification.

Work Environment

This role requires flexibility to work on a night shift for the first four months, from 7 PM to 4/5 AM, transitioning to a day shift afterward. You will have the opportunity to engage in both field and office work, with a potential hybrid role allowing for 50% office presence. The majority of projects are IDOT-related, with potential future work with CDOT and county projects. You will be provided with a company vehicle (2023 or newer) for personal use, along with a gas card and covered maintenance. Each project has a dedicated field office, reducing the need to work from the Lisle office. The team comprises several representatives and inspectors, fostering a collaborative work environment.

This is a Permanent position based out of Chicago, IL.

The pay range for this position is $61651.00 - $98737.60/yr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Chicago,IL.

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 22, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.