Civil Engineer - Project Construction Lead

Kapur & Associates; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Civil Engineer to lead construction projects in Southern Wisconsin. This full-time position offers the chance to grow into a Construction Group Manager role, focusing on roadway and bridge projects. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in construction management, particularly with WisDOT, and will thrive in a collaborative environment. With competitive salaries and excellent benefits, this opportunity is perfect for motivated individuals looking to advance their careers in civil engineering and construction management.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Stock Ownership

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in roadway construction inspection or project management.
• Strong knowledge of WisDOT standards and specifications.
• Familiarity with construction management and oversight.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage construction projects for WisDOT and local agencies.
• Conduct construction oversight and inspection.
• Cultivate relationships with WisDOT staff and local municipalities.

Skills

Roadway Construction Inspection

Project Management

Construction Oversight

Materials Testing

Field Measurements

Engineering Design

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering

Associate Degree in Construction Management

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

GPS Equipment

Survey Equipment

AASHTOWare Project

Job description

Civil Engineer - Project Construction Lead

Civil Engineer - Project Construction Lead

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Base pay range

$100,000.00/yr - $150,000.00/yr

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Talent Acquisition Coordinator at Kapur & Associates

Company: Kapur & Associates, Inc.

Position: Civil Engineer – Project Construction Leader (Roads/Bridges) and Transportation Construction Manager

Location: Madison, WI area; Southern Wisconsin

About Kapur:

Kapur & Associates is a reputable, employee-owned consulting engineering firm that has been providing engineering, survey, site design, transportation, municipal, construction inspection, and construction management services to clients across the United States for over 30 years. We have grown to over 400 professionals and have multiple offices in Wisconsin, Illinois, Kentucky, Indiana, Florida, and Pennsylvania.

At Kapur, we’re looking for candidates who share our ALL-IN commitment to excellence. We are seeking individuals who are passionate about their work, have a strong work ethic, and are committed to delivering outstanding results. We value teamwork, and we are looking for individuals who are collaborative and enjoy working in a team environment.

Summary:

Are you an experienced construction engineer or construction project leader, with WisDOT or roadway construction management experience, that is looking to for an opportunity to grow your career? Are you seeking an opportunity to become a Construction Group Manager? Kapur and Associates, Inc. currently has an opening for a Construction Project Leader in our Madison, WI office that could expand into a Construction Group Manager role as you help grow our construction management services in the area. We are seeking a highly motivated individual to work on WisDOT or other local agency roadway and bridge construction projects. This full-time, salaried position will be responsible for leading WisDOT construction projects while also performing construction inspections. This position is based out of our Madison Office, but we are flexible on your home location as projects are typically located in Southern Wisconsin.

This position has strong opportunities for growth and advancement as we continue to grow our transportation engineering and construction management business line in Wisconsin. We encourage highly motivated engineers or technicians that have a strong interest in advancing in transportation engineering and construction management to apply. Kapur offers highly competitive salaries and excellent benefits including stock ownership for all our employees as an employee-owned firm.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage construction projects for the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) or other local agencies.
• Oversee, train, mentor construction staff assigned to your projects
• Cultivate strong relationships with WisDOT staff and/or local municipalities to enhance collaboration and project efficiency.
• Conduct construction oversight and inspection.
• Perform materials testing and documentation.
• Perform precise field measurements to gather essential data for project planning and execution.
• Complete construction closeout documentation.
• Assist in planning, designing, managing, coordinating, and monitoring all design and technical aspects of transportation projects.
• Provide engineering designs and technical leadership to transportation design engineers, including the preparation of calculations, schedules, reports, cost estimates, plans, and specifications.

Requirements:

• 4+ years of roadway construction inspection experience or project management experience working with WisDOT, municipalities or other state/government agency.
• Must have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation

Preferred Requirements:

• Bachelor’s or associate degree in civil engineering or construction management
• 6+ years of construction engineering experience with WisDOT and/or Local/Municipal projects
• GPS and Survey equipment knowledge
• Familiarity with AutoCAD Civil 3D
• Familiarity with AASHTOWare Project
• Familiarity with WisDOT Standard Specifications, material certifications, and FDM
• WisDOT HTCP certifications including PCCTEC, TMS, Materials Coordinator, Nuclear Density
• Experience managing negotiated project budgets and schedules
• Registered Professional Engineer in Wisconsin

If you are a highly motivated individual with experience in roadway and bridge construction projects and meet the qualifications above, please apply for this exciting opportunity to work as a Construction Project Leader with opportunity to be the Construction Group Manager.

Kapur is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer. We use E Verify to confirm the eligibility of employees to work in the United States.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Industries

  Civil Engineering

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Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

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