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Senior Project Engineer

Chicago, IL

On-site Full time

$100,000 to $128,000 a year

The employer is a civil engineering and land surveying firm supporting residential and commercial development.

The employer is looking for a Senior Project Engineer in Chicago, IL. In this role you will lead technical work alongside an experienced construction engineering team and take real ownership of your work. This is a full-time, permanent position. This role is on site at our Chicago location.

What you’ll do

  • Support closeout documentation
  • Track budgets and costs alongside the project manager
  • Review drawings and specifications for conflicts
  • Coordinate subcontractors and track the project schedule
  • Attend owner and subcontractor meetings and keep minutes
  • Manage RFIs, submittals and change orders on commercial construction projects
  • Mentor junior engineers and review their work

What you’ll bring

  • Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering or a related field
  • 5+ years of relevant professional experience
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Comfort working on active job sites
  • Experience with Procore or similar construction software
  • A track record of leading projects from scope through delivery

Nice to have

  • OSHA 30 certification
  • Experience on projects over $20M

Compensation and benefits

The pay range for this position in Chicago, IL is $100,000 – $128,000 per year. Final pay depends on experience, skills and qualifications.

  • Medical, dental and vision insurance starting on day one
  • Annual performance bonus
  • Health savings account with employer contribution
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Wellness stipend
  • Life insurance

The employer is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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