Senior Field Engineer - Tollway Civil Construction Leader

Valdes Architecture & Engineering; Lombard (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Valdes Architecture & Engineering seeks an experienced construction leader to drive civil/structural inspection programs in Illinois. You will oversee field activities, ensure compliance with contract documents, and coordinate with clients, contractors, and Tollway stakeholders to maintain project quality and schedule.

The ideal candidate has a PE license, 10+ years of senior construction experience, and proficiency with e-Builder, ICORS, and MS Office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field is required and PE licensure is preferred.
• At least 10 years of experience in construction inspection and civil/structural engineering with senior responsibilities.
• Experience with Illinois Tollway projects is required and demonstrated leadership in complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall project leadership for construction engineering activities and successful delivery.
• Direct field inspection, material testing, and project documentation.
• Lead coordination with clients, contractors, and stakeholders to address construction challenges and quality.
• Interpret and enforce contract documents, specifications, and regulatory requirements for compliance.
• Act as liaison with the Illinois Tollway, manage communications, traffic maintenance, and progress reporting.
• Conduct weekly progress meetings to monitor performance and address issues.
• Manage change orders, extra work orders, and proper documentation/approvals.
• Monitor schedules, budgets, and resource allocation to meet milestones.
• Maintain comprehensive job-site records including daily reports and pay requests.
• Ensure safety protocols are followed by all participants on-site.
• Mentor inspection teams to ensure effective field operations and documentation.
• Assist in designing and planning future projects during off-peak periods.
• Champion project quality, safety, and stakeholder satisfaction through all phases.

Skills

Project leadership

Team coordination

Contract management

Documentation & reporting

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Licensed Professional Engineer (PE)

Tools

e-Builder

ICORS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Valdes Architecture & Engineering seeks an experienced construction leader to drive civil/structural inspection programs in Illinois. You will oversee field activities, ensure compliance with contract documents, and coordinate with clients, contractors, and Tollway stakeholders to maintain project quality and schedule.

The ideal candidate has a PE license, 10+ years of senior construction experience, and proficiency with e-Builder, ICORS, and MS Office.