Illinois Construction Services Office Engineering II

HNTB Corporation; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 82,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

HNTB Corporation in Chicago, IL is seeking an entry- to mid-level Construction Contract Administrator to support field engineering and monitor contractor compliance with plans and specifications.

You will assist the Resident Engineer or Project Manager, review shop drawings, maintain as-built records, track submittals and RFIs, and help prepare progress reports and close-out documents. A Bachelor's degree in Engineering with related experience is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering with 2 years relevant experience, or Master's degree in Engineering with 1 year relevant experience, or Doctorate degree in Engineering.
• Interprets contract plans & reviews shop drawings for contract compliance.
• Maintains as-built records, project files, and test results.
• Supports Resident Engineer and Project Manager in contract administration.

Responsibilities

• Assists Resident Engineer and/or Project Manager in the administration of the construction contract.
• Provides interpretation of contract plans and specifications and reviews contractor's shop drawings and submittals for contract compliance.
• Maintains as-built record drawings, project files, and records database including specifications, test results, and reports.
• Keeps inspector's daily report of assigned work activities.
• Performs reviews for approval of contractor's monthly schedule submittals and pay estimates.
• Coordinates testing and monitors services as well as quality control inspections.
• Responsible for logging, tracking, and processing requests for information, submittals, change orders, and other project deliverables.
• Prepares project progress reports, agendas, and minutes for meetings, conducts pre-construction meetings, and assists in preparing final project close-out documents.

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering

Master's in Engineering

Doctorate in Engineering

Engineer in Training (EIT)

ACI Certification

Tools

Constructware

Asite

Job description

What We're Looking For At HNTB, you can create a career that is meaningful to you while building communities that matter to all of us.

For more than a century, we have been delivering solutions for some of the largest, most complex infrastructure projects across the country.

With our historic growth, it is an exciting time to join our team of employee-owners.

This opportunity entails being responsible for performing basic contract administration and supporting field engineering functions in order to monitor individual contractor's compliance with specifications, plans and other contract provisions.

What You'll Do:

• Assists Resident Engineer and/or Project Manager in the administration of the construction contract.
• Provides interpretation of contract plans and specifications and reviews contractor's shop drawings and submittals for contract compliance, as applicable.
• Maintains as-built record drawings, project files, and records database including specifications, test results, and reports.
• Keeps inspector's daily report of assigned work activities.
• Performs reviews for approval of contractor's monthly schedule submittals and pay estimates.
• Coordinates testing and monitors services as well as quality control inspections.
• Responsible for logging, tracking, and processing requests for information, submittals, change orders, and other project deliverables.
• Prepares project progress reports, agendas, and minutes for meetings, conducts pre-construction meetings, and assists in preparing final project close-out documents.
• Assists in review of inspector's daily reports for conformance with the project requirements, plans, specifications, quantities, contractor's progress, and as-constructed data.
• Assist in the review, assembly, and processing of monthly progress payments.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What You'll Need:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering and 2 years relevant experience, or Master's degree in Engineering and 1 year relevant experience, or Doctorate degree in Engineering.

What You'll Bring:

• Identifies complex discrepancies or conflicts within documents and evaluating the quality of work performed by using inspection checklists.
• Performs increasingly complex calculations, develops plots and graphs using Excel, and drafts detailed reports for project reporting to the client with guidance from more experienced staff.
• Performs basic shop drawing and submittal review and evaluates the contractor's CPM schedule.

What We Prefer:

• Engineer in Training (EIT) or American Concrete Institute (ACI).
• Trained in digital construction management software such as Constructware, Asite or similar preferred.

Additional Information Click here for benefits information: HNTB Total Rewards Click here to learn more about Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Locations: Chicago, IL

The approximate pay range for Illinois is $81,859.63 - $122,789.44. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position based on all selected locations within the state at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on factors, including but not limited to, the individual’s qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as physical work location within the state.

At HNTB, we are harnessing the power of collaboration and innovation to establish a new vision for the future of mobility across our country. You don’t have to look far to see our impact. For more than a century, HNTB’s spark has connected people and places, expanded opportunity, and left a lasting impact on our communities.

Our culture of integrity and inclusion, combined with groundbreaking solutions, has affirmed our reputation and positioned our firm as the industry leader in delivering extraordinary value. When you join HNTB, you are joining an employee-owned firm founded on the values of integrity, collaboration, personal accountability, respect for others, and the development of all employees. We are committed to the continual improvement of an inclusive workplace. We encourage our employees to bring their whole and authentic selves to work, provide them a meaningful welcoming environment where they are valued, celebrated and respected. Diversity of thought and unique perspectives drives innovation, engagement and retention, which makes HNTB better and brings value to our clients and our communities.

Equal Opportunity Employer HNTB is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other status protected by law. We will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with a disability where appropriate.

Work Authorization In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, we will only employ qualified individuals legally authorized to work in the United States (if the position is or will be one which is subject to U.S. law). Verification of employment eligibility will be required. HNTB participates in E-Verify Know your rights: Right to Work