Highway Construction Management Project Engineer

Location: Greater Chicagoland Region, Illinois
Compensation: $75,000 – $85,000 annually

A transportation infrastructure consulting firm is seeking a Construction Project Engineer 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.

Position Overview

The 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.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor construction schedules and track project progress against established timelines.

• Assist with budget tracking and cost control activities throughout project execution.

• Interpret engineering plans, technical specifications, and contract provisions.

• Observe, evaluate, and document construction operations and contractor performance.

• Prepare project documentation including progress reports, payment quantities, and contract modifications.

• Support final project closeout and acceptance procedures.

• Perform quality assurance and quality control reviews of assigned work.

• Coordinate and communicate effectively with project teams, public agencies, contractors, and clients.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline.

• Minimum 3 years of progressive experience in construction inspection or construction engineering.

• Experience supporting roadway or public infrastructure construction projects.

• Familiarity with state transportation construction standards and procedures.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with high attention to detail.

• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary project teams.

Technical Skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

• Familiarity with computer-aided drafting and design platforms used in transportation projects.

• Working knowledge of digital documentation and reporting systems used in construction oversight.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with roadway design platforms and civil engineering modeling tools.

• Knowledge of topographic surveying and construction layout practices.

• Understanding of public agency consulting standards and documentation requirements.

• Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) certification.

• Professional Engineer (PE) license.

Certifications (Preferred)

• Construction materials and documentation certifications related to transportation agency projects.

• Safety certifications related to construction trades and jobsite compliance.

• Training in erosion control and sediment management practices.

Additional Information

This opportunity provides hands-on involvement in impactful roadway and infrastructure construction programs within a collaborative engineering environment focused on professional development and technical excellence.

Work Authorization:
Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States.

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Core Role Tags

Construction Project Engineer
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Transportation Construction Engineer
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Resident Engineer (Assistant)
Construction Inspection Engineer
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Infrastructure Construction Engineer

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Highway Construction Management
Roadway Construction
Transportation Infrastructure Construction
Construction Inspection
Field Engineering
Construction Documentation
Contract Administration
Construction Quality Assurance
Construction Quality Control
Materials Testing & Inspection
Pavement Construction
Earthwork & Grading
Utility Coordination
Traffic Control During Construction

Standards / Technical Knowledge

State DOT Construction Standards
FHWA Construction Guidelines
AASHTO Construction Specifications
DOT Materials Testing Standards
Transportation Construction Documentation
Erosion & Sediment Control Standards
Highway Safety Standards
Construction Contract Compliance
Public Infrastructure Construction Regulations

Client / Market Tags

State DOT Projects
Tollway Authorities
Transportation Agencies
Public Works Departments
Highway Infrastructure Programs
Municipal Infrastructure Projects
Federal Infrastructure Programs
Public Infrastructure Construction
Roadway Improvement Programs

Leadership / Practice Growth Tags

Field Team Coordination
Construction Project Delivery
Technical Oversight
Contractor Coordination
Stakeholder Communication
Project Documentation Management
Schedule & Budget Monitoring
Risk Identification & Mitigation
Quality Assurance Leadership
Engineering Operations Support

Credentials Tags

PE License (Preferred)
Professional Engineer
Civil Engineer
Construction Engineer
Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering
Fundamentals of Engineering (FE)
DOT Materials Certifications
Construction Safety Certifications

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