As a Construction Engineer, you’ll join our collaborative team providing our clients with award-winning engineering, construction management, and design-build project delivery. We are looking for a construction engineer with a background in Illinois roadway, bridge, and transit construction. Responsibilities of this position may include but are not limited to:
Reports to and is responsible for supporting the Resident Engineer
Review and understanding of construction plans, specifications, submittals, and contract documents
Perform daily inspections to verify that the Contractor work is being completed in accordance with the contract documents
Prepare daily construction reports that identify the contractor workforce, equipment, and activities, site visitors, and includes daily progress photos
Prepare regular status reports and maintain current and accurate record drawings.
Keep Resident Engineer (RE) informed of the Contractor’s progress and activities.
Review contractor QC documentation and checklists
Document meeting minutes
Review inspector daily reports and material documentation
Maintain the project quantity book
Report and document any field conditions that deviate from the Contract
In this role, you'll also communicate with all members of the Jacobs team, client, and contractor and work together to mitigate or eliminate project risks. You’ll be accountable for interacting with our construction sites, clients, and management to support the project team. Your keen ability to communicate effectively and maintain organized documentation records will be key to tackling project challenges. You’ll be surrounded by expert mentorship opportunities to help you thrive in your career.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in roadway, bridge and/or transit/rail construction engineering and inspection services
Current IDOT Documentation of Contract Quantities certification
Experience on Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), Illinois State Toll Highway Authority (ISTHA), Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT), and/or Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) projects
Working knowledge/experience utilizing eBuilder and/or CMMS
Proficiency with Microsoft applications, including Windows, Word, Excel, Outlook
Excellent organizational and written and verbal communication skills
Ideally, you’ll also have:
Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering or related discipline
Engineer in Training-EIT certification, Professional Engineer (PE) license, or Certified Construction Manager (CCM)
Proficiency with Bluebeam and eBuilder
Working knowledge of MicroStation, AutoCAD, and Microsoft Project
