Sr. Civil Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Pinpoint Precision Engineering as an Engineer and lead projects with precision. You'll supervise highway and roadway constructions, maintain project records, and mentor team members, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget. Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering and substantial inspection experience.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Inspection experience in bridge, highway, and roadway projects.
• Current Illinois Professional Engineer license required.
• Knowledge of IDOT, CDOT, Tollway, and other agencies' systems.

Responsibilities

• Supervise construction on highway and roadway projects.
• Maintain accurate records and reports related to the project.
• Plan, schedule and coordinate with contractors.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Leadership

Negotiation

Time Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Master's Degree

Job description

Join Us & Be a Part of the Change!

Join Pinpoint Precision Engineering as an Engineer and take charge of our projects. You will ensure our projects are delivered with precision, on time, and within budget, while mentoring and developing the team's emerging talent.

Here’s What Your Day-to-Day Looks Like:

• Supervise construction on highway and/or roadway projects.
• Maintain accurate records and reports related to the project.
• Plan, schedule, and coordinate with contractors and negotiate change orders.
• Be the key contact with the client and subconsultants.
• Monitor progress against the construction schedule.
• Review the Contractor’s progress reports, and inform the Project Manager and client in case of delay.
• Direct, assist, and monitor the performance of Construction Inspection and office engineers.
• Oversee field site activities and provide technical advice on construction and design.
• Discuss deviations from specified construction materials and procedures with Engineer-In-Charge.
• Regularly review and approve contract submittals and payment applications to contractors.
• Participate in contract close-out activities.
• Conduct regular progress meetings with the contractor and appropriate personnel and report on any issues, as necessary.
• Knowledge of IDOT, CDOT, Tollway, and other agencies' systems and operations.

You’ll be a great fit if you have this:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering. Master’s Degree is a plus.
• 5+ years of Inspection experience in bridge, highway, and roadway projects.
• Current Illinois Professional Engineer license required.
• Current Documentation of Quantities Certification is a plus.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to read and interpret contract documents, construction plans, and specifications.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong time management skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to effectively manage project team members.
• Must be very organized and have effective problem-solving, leadership, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work on multiple projects/deadlines.
• Experience with project pursuits and proposals is a plus.

Launched in 2017, Pinpoint has quickly become one of the leading engineering firms in Illinois. Our growth is driven by our ability to secure Prime Consultant roles with major clients like IDOT, Illinois Tollway, Walgreens, Verizon, and AT&T. Beyond our project work, we demonstrate a strong commitment to community through our "Bridging the Gap" initiative, which mentors youth and introduces them to the field of Civil Engineering; to learn more about our outreach efforts, Click Here.

Compensation:

The compensation range is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation depends on factors such as education, qualifications, experience, skill set, and physical work location.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER

Women, Veterans, Disabled, and Minorities are encouraged to apply: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran/military status, marital status, genetic information, or any other status protected under local, state, or federal laws or regulations.