Lead Construction Services Engineer – Transport Projects

Short-Elliott-Hendrickson, Incorporated; Chippewa Falls (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Short-Elliott-Hendrickson, Incorporated seeks a Lead Construction Services Engineer to oversee multi-phase transportation projects and coordinate personnel, assignments, and junior staff to ensure successful delivery.

You will monitor site activities for safety, legal compliance, and quality while applying engineering expertise and documenting progress across diverse projects. Onsite work and occasional travel required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
• Proficiency with WisDOT AASHTOWare Project (AWP).
• Onsite construction experience.
• Strong skills in Microsoft Office Suite.
• HTCP certification, or ability to obtain licensure.
• Ability to work in varied weather conditions and terrain.
• Willingness to travel and work overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead construction efforts on complex, multi-operational transportation projects.
• Monitor construction activities for compliance with legal, safety, and environmental standards.
• Apply engineering and technical expertise to support construction operations.
• Conduct final inspections to ensure project completion meets specifications.
• Provide expert-level field observations across multiple large and small-scale projects.
• Oversee daily documentation of certified work and input of quantities into record-keeping systems or contract administration software.
• Lead post-construction activities including finalizing quantities, inspections, and preparing/negotiating change orders and pay estimates.
• Track contractor schedules and progress, communicating updates to senior construction staff and project managers.

Skills

MS Office

Willingness to travel

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering

Tools

WisDOT AASHTOWare Project

Civil 3D

HTCP certification

Job description

Short-Elliott-Hendrickson, Incorporated seeks a Lead Construction Services Engineer to oversee multi-phase transportation projects and coordinate personnel, assignments, and junior staff to ensure successful delivery.

You will monitor site activities for safety, legal compliance, and quality while applying engineering expertise and documenting progress across diverse projects. Onsite work and occasional travel required.