Note: This position requires employees to be on-site five days a week at various job sites throughout Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana.
Note: In addition to salary, the bonus potential is 10-15% of salary based on project performance.
About Our Client
Our client is a well-established heavy highway and civil construction contractor known for delivering high-quality infrastructure projects across Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana. With a focus on safety, collaboration, and innovation, they take pride in completing complex projects that improve 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 specs
Track project progress, maintain reports, and document site activity
Oversee subcontractor performance and timelines
Balance and 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
Start each day directly at the job site
Company vehicle provided
Qualifications
1+ year of experience in construction (2-5 years preferred)
Degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering required
Valid driver's license
Prior experience working for a contractor preferred
Heavy highway construction experience strongly preferred
OSHA 10 or 30 certification is a plus
Local to the Chicagoland or NW Indiana area (within 1 hour of job sites)
Strong organizational and communication skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ability to learn construction software
Why This Is a Great Opportunity
Competitive salary + bonus potential (10-15% of salary based on project performance)
Hands-on, dynamic field role with autonomy and variety