Construction Project Engineer

Mead & Hunt, Inc.; Warrenville (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Mead & Hunt, Inc., a nationally recognized architecture and engineering firm, is seeking a Construction Project Engineer for its Transportation team. The successful candidate will oversee transportation projects, manage budgets, and mentor project staff. Join a company that invests in its employees and fosters professional growth opportunities.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

401K plan with company match

Flexible schedules

Employee assistance program

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in civil engineering or similar from an accredited college.
• Minimum 8 years of relevant work experience.
• PE license in Illinois required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as resident engineer for transportation construction projects.
• Manage construction contract administration.
• Participate in business development opportunities.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Budget Management

QA/QC

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering

PE license in Illinois

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Established in 1900, Mead & Hunt is a nationally recognized professional services consulting firm. Our planning, design and construction services are available to clients across a wide variety of sectors.From architecture, food/beverage processing, and federal to transportation, water infrastructure and more, our unique methodologies deliver innovative, cost-effective solutions that elevate clients and communities.

Here at Mead & Hunt, our culture is about taking care of people, doing the right thing, and doing what makes sense. We are a flexible company that believes in giving back to our communities. We are employee-owned and support initiatives through our various employee programs. We invest in our employees and build relationships that last.

Looking to grow your career with a company that values innovation and continuous development? We are an award-winning national architecture and engineering firm, and we have continued to exceed our strategic growth initiatives creating opportunity for our current and prospective team members. As a result, we have an exceptional opportunity for a highly motivated individual to join our Transportation team as a Construction Project Engineer in our Warrenville, IL or Chicago, IL office location.

Responsibilities include:

• Serve as resident engineer/liaison engineer on IDOT, Tollway, and/or municipal transportation construction projects
• Construction contract administration
• Participate in business development opportunities including writing technical proposals and proactive marketing of future opportunities
• Maintain budgets, scopes, and schedules
• Monitor contractor schedules and budgets and internal department budgets
• Preform QA/QC tasks
• Mentor project staff

A valid driver’s license and some travel will be required.

The successful candidate will have:

• A bachelor’s degree (or higher) in civil engineering or similar discipline from an accredited four-year college
• A minimum of 8 years of relevant work experience

• PE license in Illinois

The ideal candidate will have experience with any/all of the following:

• IDOT Documentation of Contract Quantities Certification

• Experience developing and leading marketing initiatives

• Knowledge of AASHTO, MUTCD and IDOT or ISTHA and local design guidelines and manuals
• Experience with roadway and structure construction on a full range of projects
• Experience preparing design and construction plans
• Experience preparing cost estimates and construction specifications or special provisions
• Experience in coordination with agencies and project stakeholders
• Experience in preparing scope of work and fee proposals
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record
• MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project)

At Mead & Hunt we shape the future by putting people first. If you have strong communication and organizational skills, are self-motivated, and can work well both independently and as part of a team, we can help you grow your career working with industry experts on exciting projects. Complete the online application at www.meadhunt.com/careers if this matches your career goals.

Why Mead & Hunt?

• Strong Company Culture
• Robust Career Advancement, Training, & Growth Opportunities
• Employee-Owned Firm
• Flexible Schedules
• Diverse Skillsets, One Company
• Impressive Benefits Package

Mead & Hunt proudly offers medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, paid sick leave, parental leave, a 401K plan with a generous company match, life and disability insurance, and an employee assistance program.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected veteran status, disability, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.

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The successful candidate will have:

• A bachelor’s degree (or higher) in civil engineering or similar discipline from an accredited four-year college
• A minimum of 8 years of relevant work experience

• PE license in Illinois

The ideal candidate will have experience with any/all of the following:

• IDOT Documentation of Contract Quantities Certification

• Experience developing and leading marketing initiatives

• Knowledge of AASHTO, MUTCD and IDOT or ISTHA and local design guidelines and manuals
• Experience with roadway and structure construction on a full range of projects
• Experience preparing design and construction plans
• Experience preparing cost estimates and construction specifications or special provisions
• Experience in coordination with agencies and project stakeholders
• Experience in preparing scope of work and fee proposals
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record
• MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project)

At Mead & Hunt we shape the future by putting people first. If you have strong communication and organizational skills, are self-motivated, and can work well both independently and as part of a team, we can help you grow your career working with industry experts on exciting projects. Complete the online application at www.meadhunt.com/careers if this matches your career goals.

Why Mead & Hunt?

• Strong Company Culture
• Robust Career Advancement, Training, & Growth Opportunities
• Employee-Owned Firm
• Flexible Schedules
• Diverse Skillsets, One Company
• Impressive Benefits Package

Mead & Hunt proudly offers medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, paid sick leave, parental leave, a 401K plan with a generous company match, life and disability insurance, and an employee assistance program.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected veteran status, disability, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.

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