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State of Illinois · 6 hours ago

CONSTRUCTION ENGINEER - (CIVIL ENGINEER VI)

Springfield, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$7,517/mo - $11,692/mo

8+ years exp

The State of Illinois is dedicated to fostering a diverse workforce and is currently seeking a Construction Engineer. This role is responsible for overseeing all construction activities and documentation for highway construction contracts, ensuring projects are completed within budget and scope.

AssociationGovernmentOffice AdministrationReal Estate

Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Administers the district highway construction program according to established policy and procedures so that the maximum amount of work is completed with the minimum amount of financial and manpower resources

Interprets the plans and specifications of all projects to properly supervise construction and completes final inspection of completed work

Resolves problems that arise because of construction activity

Establishes and maintains construction records to ensure a proper audit upon completion of the work and proper reimbursement to the state from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)

Formulates the construction operating budget to ensure adequate funding of all district construction operations

Ensures that projects remain within their scope, schedule, and budget

Ensures that staff understands and follow all work zone traffic control standards and requirements

Ensures that staff performs duties in accordance with the departmental safety rules, practices, and programs. Performs all duties in a manner conducive to the fair and equitable treatment of all employees

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualification

Licensed Professional EngineerCivil EngineeringHighway Construction EngineeringSupervisory ExperienceConstruction ManagementCooperative RelationshipsCommunication Skills

Required

Current registration as a Licensed Professional Engineer in the state of Illinois

Eight years of experience in civil engineering including three years supervising staff and managing engineering functions

Requires a valid driver's license

Requires overtime

Requires overnight travel

Requires successful completion of a background screening

Preferred

Ten years of experience in the practice of civil engineering of which at least six years should be in the highway construction engineering, four years of which should include the planning and supervision of significant engineering work

Extensive knowledge of the principles and practices of civil engineering with special emphasis on construction activities

Requires the ability to supervise a staff engaged in field functions

Ability to maintain cooperative relationships with departmental and industry staff and the public

Good oral and written communication skills