Construction Field Engineer / Inspector

Ardmore Roderick; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in civil engineering is seeking a dedicated Construction Field Engineer/Inspector to join their dynamic team in Chicago. This role involves overseeing construction activities, ensuring compliance with project specifications, and preparing detailed reports. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in construction inspection, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with project teams. Join a company that values innovation, diversity, and community, and contribute to impactful infrastructure projects that enhance the built environment. This is an exciting opportunity for professionals looking to advance their careers in a supportive and growth-oriented setting.

Qualifications

• 5 years of field construction inspection experience on significant utility projects.
• A degree in a construction-related field or equivalent experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and document construction activities to ensure compliance with project plans.
• Prepare daily progress reports and verify construction layouts according to contract drawings.

Skills

Construction Codes Knowledge

MS Office Proficiency

eBuilder

PlanGrid

LoadSpring

Field Inspection Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

A.S., B.S. or B.A. in Construction-related Field

Equivalent Combination of Education and Experience

Tools

Database Software

Construction Management Software

Job description

Ardmore Roderick is a full-service civil engineering firm providing infrastructure design, construction services and program management to a variety of agencies. Headquartered in Chicago, we have offices in Champaign, IL, Orlando, FL, and Philadelphia, PA. Ardmore Roderick was recently named by Crain’s Chicago as one of the fastest growing companies in the Chicagoland area.

Our Mission: “We advance the design and construction of critical infrastructure and the built environment to improve communities.”

We Value:

• Our team - Our team’s safety, experience, and professional development is our top priority.
• Excellence - Our clients receive best-in-class service and innovative solutions.
• Diversity & Inclusion - Diversity is a cornerstone in everything we do. Whether among our team or within the community, we advocate for inclusion and equality.
• Innovation - We look for ways to move people forward through thoughtful engineering.
• Our Communities - We not only pledge safe engineering solutions, but we also work with our neighbors to strengthen our bond and provide for the future.

The Construction Field Engineer / Inspector reports to the Construction Manager, which can be a Resident Engineer, or Project Manager. In most cases, the Field Engineer will also report to a project-specific Client Supervisor on a day-to-day basis. The Field Engineer will ultimately be responsible for monitoring and documenting the construction activities and progress for a given project to ensure the work is performed in accordance with the project plans and specifications.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Complete daily, weekly and monthly reporting following the agency’s or municipality’s documentation processes (including quantity calculations for payment, field book entry, etc.)
• Layout or verify construction layout according to the contract drawings and documents
• Assist the project-specific Client Supervisor or other members of the project team with various engineering tasks as needed.
• Must be able to read and understand construction contract documents and be familiar with interpreting plans, specifications, and shop drawings.
• Performs tasks related to all field inspection and engineering activities on a construction project or multiple concurrent construction sites and involves a combination of office and work site visits.
• Implements and utilizes an established file system and procedures setup for each project.
• Prepares and submits daily progress reports originated by oneself for the construction activities inspected.
• Ensures that field work incorporates latest contractor submittals and is documented on as-built set of drawings.
• Checks and confirms that project payment item quantities are calculated correctly.
• May participate in field construction meetings with contractor and client representatives.
• Prepares time and material changed work documentation and calculations.
• Verifies that specified quality control tests are performed as needed, inspection test records are submitted in a timely manner, and corrective actions implemented, if necessary, by the contractor.
• Other field engineering tasks and duties assigned by the Project Manager or Resident Engineer or Lead Field Engineer.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of construction codes, standards, and materials.
• Proficiency in MS Office – Excel, Word; some experience in a database program.
• Knowledge of computer software tools such as eBuilder, PlanGrid, and LoadSpring.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative to perform tasks to meet deadlines.
• Organized, safety and quality minded.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• An A.S., B.S. or B.A. degree in an appropriate construction-related, technical, or engineering field or demonstrated equivalent combination of education, training, and/or related experience.
• Five years of field construction inspection and engineering experience on significant utility projects.
• Available to work on day, night, or weekend shifts.
• Ability to communicate with project team staff or others.
• Valid driver’s license.

OTHER PREFERRED SKILLS:

• Previous experience on sewer / water line installation or renovation projects.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering-related field with career desire to advance in construction management.