Construction Engineer III

HR Green • Aurora, IL • 1d ago

This job was posted by https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov : For more information, please see: https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/12875515

Join our team! Our mission is BUILDING COMMUNITIES. IMPROVING LIVES. With a history spanning over 110 years, HR Green has consistently delivered on this mission, establishing ourselves as a trusted partner for our colleagues, clients, and communities alike. Each day, we work to find solutions that inspire our employees and fit our clients\' needs to build trust to exceed their expectations. As a leading player in the industry, were proud to be ranked No. 168 on Engineering News Records Top 500 Design Firms list in 2025. Our unwavering dedication to cultivating an exceptional workplace environment has earned us the distinguished honor of being recognized as a Best Place to Work.

Summary

Responsible for the efficient management, execution, and quality assurance of large Transportation Construction projects over \$500K in fee and involving highly complex plan preparation. May supervise others to evaluate in-place work elements, materials, design details and project related conditions to advise our clients on the recommended course of action to successfully complete projects. All assignments require the use of independent judgment and this individual is considered a subject matter expert in the functional areas of their projects.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Understands and interprets local, state, and/or federal Standard Specifications and Procedures. Answers questions from the contractor and exercises independent judgment when making decisions to apply standards or modify construction plans to fit actual field conditions. Mediates disputes that arise from the interpretation or enforcement of standards.

Utilizes subject matter expertise to identify the root cause of construction defects caused by design flaws, material installation, or site condition. Addresses complex construction issues such as structural issues, mass earthwork, roadway geometries, roadway closure, substitute materials, and utility relocation. Proactively advises client and contractor on the recommended course of action to resolve problems.

Promotes value engineering by analyzing and evaluating a contractors proposal for alternative solutions outside of specs/plan.

Anticipates necessary work outside of the contract scope. Provides counsel to the client and key stakeholders regarding new approaches and to address problems, materials and methods that could contribute to a better project outcome, speed up the construction schedule, mitigate potential future risk, contribute to an efficient jobsite, or save money.

Builds and fosters ongoing relationships with clients. Communicates with client and contractor to make recommendations and resolve challenges related to the project schedule, plan changes, and additional costs. Mediates project related matters with the contractor on behalf of the client.

Manage relations with groups including government agencies, employees, residents, business owners, and the community to help build and maintain positive relationships with the public. Help clients maintain a positive image and identity.

Responsible for the financial stewardship of the client by interpreting quality control checks, assisting in the development of the pay estimate, quantifying pay items on projects and settling accounting disputes with the contractor on behalf of our client. Can use independent discretion to recommend withholding payment from the contractor on work that does not conform to specs.

Applies advanced engineering knowledge of the material and theoretical properties of constructed work elements and the engineering behavior of soils, water and structures to provide guidance for quality assurance methods, procedures, standards, and technical training related to site design and construction.

Observesand documents the contractors work to record that it is being completed in conformance with the plans and specifications, contract documents, and applicable local, state, and/or federal regulatory requirements. Performs quality assurance checks and advises contractor of the best course of action when work or materials are not in compliance with requirements.

Perform Constructability Reviews which includes identifying generic, outdated or non- buildable elements and makes recommendations to designer.

Provides day-day direction and supervision to subordinate staff and evaluates their performance.

Plans, coordinates and supervises the work of subconsultants to enforce the project scope and approve invoices for payment.

Leads progress meetings and attends city board meetings with the client, HR Green staff and other key stakeholders.

Quickly reacts to complex situations with the client or projects as they arise. Makes on the spot decisions using independent discretion and judgement.

Performs yield checks, depth checks, and utility testing. Performs basic construction layout work (including bench circuits and providing line and grade for various construction elements). Additionally, be proficient in the use of computers and word processing software (Wor

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