Note: This position requires employees to be on-site five days a week at various job sites throughout Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana.

About Our Client:

Our client is a well-established heavy highway and civil construction contractor operating in the Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana area. They are renowned for their expertise in delivering high-quality infrastructure projects. By prioritizing safety, collaboration, and innovation, our client is dedicated to enhancing transportation and community access.

Job Description:

• Serve as the on-site Field Engineer for heavy highway and civil construction projects
• Collaborate daily with Project Managers, Superintendents, and Crews
• Coordinate materials and ensure all certifications meet contract specifications
• Track project progress, maintain reports, and document site activity
• Oversee subcontractor performance and timelines
• Manage concrete deliveries and pours
• Assist with project close-out and reporting
• Work in a variety of outdoor environments and occasionally second shift
• Travel to job sites within a 1-hour radius of Chicagoland or Northwest Indiana
• Report directly to the job site each day
• Company vehicle provided

Qualifications:

• 2-5 years of experience in the construction industry
• Must hold a degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering
• Valid driver's license
• Prior experience working for a contractor is preferred
• Strong background in heavy highway construction
• OSHA 10 or 30 certification is a plus
• Local to the Chicagoland or NW Indiana area (within 1 hour of job sites)
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ability to learn construction software

Why This Is a Great Opportunity:

• Competitive salary with bonus potential (10–15% of salary based on project performance)
• Hands-on and dynamic field role with autonomy and variety
• Company vehicle provided
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k), paid vacation and holidays, and disability coverage
• Opportunity to work with a respected contractor on meaningful infrastructure projects