Owner's Rep Construction Manager with a Professional Engineer PE

QRSE; Park Ridge (IL); On-site; USD 127,000 - 166,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

13 paid holidays

Healthcare coverage

401(k) with company match

Professional development

Wellness reimbursement

Discounted perks

Job summary

QRSE, LLC in Illinois is seeking a licensed Owner's Rep Construction Manager with a Professional Engineer (PE) to oversee critical infrastructure projects statewide, starting with remote work in the Springfield area and on-site presence as needed.

You will manage all phases from planning to closeout, ensure contract and design compliance, lead teams, mentor engineers, and leverage construction management software and AI tools to deliver safe, high-quality projects on time and within budget.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• 4+ years of construction management experience on civil or infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of construction methods, safety standards, and OSHA regulations.
• Ability to interpret plans, specs, and contract documents.
• Must possess a valid driver\'s license and be legally able to drive with daily worksite reporting in varying weather/hazards.
• Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM; occasional evenings/weekends as needed.
• Physical demands: standing, walking, and climbing.
• Comfortable working outdoors in various conditions with PPE.
• Eager to learn and integrate new technology, AI tools and innovative solutions.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all phases of construction from planning through closeout.
• Ensure compliance with contracts, engineering standards, and project specifications.
• Manage submittals, RFIs, change orders, claims, progress payments, schedules, and budgets.
• Lead coordination meetings with client owners, contractors, and project teams.
• Monitor project budgets and staffing needs.
• Demonstrate strong client communication and conflict resolution skills.
• Supervise engineers, inspectors, and construction staff; use CM software and AI tools to improve outcomes.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Contract management

Client communication

Safety/OSHA knowledge

Budgeting

Interpret plans/specs

Construction management software

AI tools adoption

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering/Construction Management

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Master's degree in Civil Engineering

CCM or RME certification

Tools

Construction management software

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Owner's Rep Construction Manager with a Professional Engineer PE

Full Time Park Ridge, IL, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1049

Salary Range: $127,000.00 To $166,000.00 Annually

Owner's Rep Construction Manager with a Professional Engineer (PE) In the Springfield area

About QRSE

QRSE, LLC specializesin construction and project management across Hawaiʻi and the Continental US. Since our founding in 2013,we\'vegrown from just two employees to over 50 team members andwe\'re not done yet.

Our Mission:Designing for the future -To deliver Quality Results with Skillful Execution by building the people who build what youneed.

We design for the future through major civil works, smart transportation, and infrastructure improvements that honor our Kupuna, Keiki, ʻOhana, and ʻĀina.

Our Culture

We appreciate our employees' and clients' needs equally. Our culture is rooted in our Hawaiian values:

• Pono(righteous good) - We do right by our coworkers, our colleagues, our clients, and our community
• Leʻaleʻa(fun) - We celebrate our successes with fun and fulfillment
• Hoʻomaopopo(to achieve understanding) - We listen to understand and serve our QRSE ohana and client\'s unique needs
• Lōkahi (team, unity) - We are focused, working in unity
• ʻAnoKūlana(quality, standard) - We are quality people driven by quality results

About the Role:

We\’re seeking a licensed Construction Manager to serve as the Owner\’s Representative on critical infrastructure projects across Illinois. This will initially be a remote job that will require driving in an around the Springfield area.

You\’lloversee all phases of construction from planning through closeout, ensuring compliance with contracts, engineering standards, and project specifications. The role requires daily on-site presence and combines hands- on construction management with modern technology to deliver safe, high- quality projects on schedule and within budget.You\’llreport to the Construction Manager Lead and collaborate closely with engineering and leadership teams.

What You\’ll Do

Project & Contract Management

• Strong leadership and project management oversite
• Enforce contractor compliance with plans, specs, and contract requirements
• Manage submittals, RFIs, change orders, claims, progress payments, schedules, and budgets
• Lead coordination meetings with the client business owners,contractors, and project teams
• Monitor project budgets and staffing needs
• Demonstrate strong client communication and conflict resolution skills

Quality, Safety & Field Oversight

• Ensure compliance with codes, industry standards, and OSHA regulations
• Identify and mitigate safety risks; stop work for major violations
• Identify and mitigate construction risks
• Coordinate inspections, resolve non-conformances, and document field conditions

Leadership & Technology

• Supervise engineers, inspectors, and construction staff
• Manage multiple projects with clear stakeholder communication
• Use construction management software, Microsoft Office, and emerging AI tools to improve outcomes

What You Bring

Required:

• Bachelor\'s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license
• 4+ years of construction management experience on civil or infrastructure projects
• Strong knowledge of construction methods, safety standards, and OSHA regulations
• Ability to interpret plans, specs, and contract documents
• Must possess a valid driver\'s license and be legally able to drive with daily worksite reporting with exposure to weather, noise, and hazardsl>
• Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM; occasional evenings/weekends as needed
• Physical demands: standing, walking, and climbing
• Comfortable working outdoors in varying conditions with appropriate PPE
• Eager to learn and integrate new technology, AI tools, and innovative solutions

Preferred:

• CCM or RME certification
• HART, or other public agency experience
• Master\'s degree in Civil Engineering

Why QRSE?

We Invest in Our People

At QRSE, personal and professional growthisn\'tanafterthought;it\'s a priority. We believe that when we invest in our people, we empower them to do their best work and deliver exceptional results for our clients.

• Competitive compensation
• 13 paid holidays
• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision (including dependents)
• 401(k) with company match (100% of first 3%, 50% of next 2%)
• Professional development, education, and certification reimbursement
• Wellness reimbursement
• Discounted perks(pet insurance, travel, entertainment, disability coverage)

The salary range listed reflects the expected pay for this position based on skills, experience, and internal equity.

QRSE, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.