Highway Construction Management Project Engineer

BLOOM COMPANIES LLC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic engineering firm in Chicago is looking for a Project Engineer specializing in highway construction management. The role requires a Bachelor's in Civil Engineering and over 3 years of experience in construction inspection. The company fosters a mentor-mentee culture and values diverse talents. This position offers an annual salary of $75,000 to $85,000, focusing on quality, decision-making skills, and effective communication in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of progressive experience in construction inspection.
• Familiarity with Illinois Department of Transportation standards.
• Experience in roadway design using GEOPAK and MicroStation is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage roadway/highway construction projects with clients.
• Evaluate and document construction operations effectively.
• Ensure quality control activities are performed on all tasks.

Skills

Highly motivated

Client service oriented

Good decision making skills

Flexibility

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Construction inspection

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

CADD (MicroStation preferred)

Job description

Bloom is currently seeking a Project Engineer with experience in Highway Construction principles. Our family of engineers is growing, and we would love the chance to see if you fit in with the culture we have built. We believe that any person with enough self-motivation can achieve anything, and that everyone deserves the chance to prove themselves. Every new employee brings with them unique talents and perspectives. We see value in that here at Bloom. We have developed a mentor-mentee culture that allows us to all share our experiences with one another; and in return we can all grow personally and professionally. Where you have shortcomings, others in the company may have strengths. Keep that in mind as you read through our preferred additional qualifications below. We see value in anything you can bring to the table; even if it’s something other than what we have listed here.

Pay Range: $75,000 – $85,000 annually

Bloom Companies is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer.

• Highly motivated, qualified and client service orientated Project Engineer specializing in roadway/highway construction management
• Understand and implement project plans and special provisions
• Evaluate and document construction operations
• Complete required project documentation including progress payments and contract changes to achieve final project acceptance
• Ensure quality control activities are performed for all assigned work and back check work of others
• Interact and communicate effectively with team members, clients and other agencies

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering
• 3+ years of progressive experience in construction inspection
• One or more of DOT construction material certifications in: IDOT Documentation of Contract Quantities; Mixture Aggregate Technician Course; Hot-Mix Asphalt Level I or II Technician Course; Portland Cement Concrete Level I or II Technician Course; OSHA 10-Hour Construction Trades Training; IDOT Erosion and Sediment Control Workshop Module 1,2, and/or 3; Grading and Base
• Familiarity with Illinois Department of Transportation standards
• Good decision making skills, flexibility, focus on quality and attention to detail
• Experience with Microsoft Office software (Excel, Word and Power Point) CADD (MicroStation preferred)
• Preferred Additional Experience (Not Required): Experience in roadway design using GEOPAK and MicroStation
• Preferred Additional Experience (Not Required): Knowledge of topographic and construction surveying
• Preferred Additional Experience (Not Required): Have a solid understand of IDOT’s consulting expectations and needs
• Preferred Additional Experience (Not Required): Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) license
• Preferred Additional Experience (Not Required): Professional Engineering (PE) license