Senior Field Construction Engineer, Roadway & Airfield

TKDA; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 100,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Benefits

Annual Incentive Plan

HSA Contributions

401(k) Match

ESOP

Paid Time Off

Job summary

TKDA in Milwaukee area is seeking a Senior Construction Engineer to lead field engineering, inspection, and contract administration for roadway and airfield projects. With 10+ years of transportation construction experience, you will mentor inspectors, interpret plans, and manage field teams on complex jobs.

You will coordinate testing of earthwork, aggregates, asphalt, and concrete, lead meetings, and drive project delivery while maintaining strict documentation and client expectations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, construction engineering, or civil engineering with ten or more years of transportation construction inspection, field engineering, or construction management experience.
• Ability to independently interpret construction plans and specifications and coordinate practical solutions.
• Ability to mentor inspectors and early‑career professionals while managing competing field priorities.
• Experience coordinating inspection activities and materials testing, reviewing records, evaluating quantities, and supporting contract modifications.
• Strong communication and relationship‑building skills with agency representatives, contractors, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record.
• Ability to work outdoors year‑round; travel up to 75%; occasional overnight or extended hours; lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Lead on-site construction observation, inspection, and contract administration for roadway and airfield projects.
• Interpret plans and specifications; verify conformance, document deficiencies, and coordinate resolutions with contractors and designers.
• Coordinate inspection and materials sampling and testing for earthwork, aggregates, asphalt, concrete, drainage, and utilities; review results for compliance.
• Lead preconstruction and progress meetings; communicate project status and risks; coordinate construction phasing with traffic or airport operations.
• Provide technical direction and mentorship to inspectors and early-career professionals.
• Evaluate changes in field conditions and RFIs; support change‑order negotiations within authority.
• Review quantities, payment documentation, daily reports, and as-built information; maintain complete records through closeout.
• Monitor progress against schedules; report cost, quality, and schedule concerns; coordinate resolutions.

Skills

Construction management

Plan interpretation

Mentorship

Inspection

Specs knowledge

Communication

Driver's license

Travel readiness

Outdoor work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil/construction eng

Tools

AASHTOWare Project Construction

AutoCAD / Civil 3D

Job description

TKDA in Milwaukee area is seeking a Senior Construction Engineer to lead field engineering, inspection, and contract administration for roadway and airfield projects. With 10+ years of transportation construction experience, you will mentor inspectors, interpret plans, and manage field teams on complex jobs.

You will coordinate testing of earthwork, aggregates, asphalt, and concrete, lead meetings, and drive project delivery while maintaining strict documentation and client expectations.