Description Kane County Division of Transportation (KDOT) is seeking applications for a Construction Manager Civil Engineer II, III or IV.
This position assists the Chief of Construction and Assistant Chief of Construction in all aspects of project construction management, design and administration, and ensuring that Division’s capital improvement projects are constructed according to plan, specifications and estimates in a safe and timely manner.
This position manages multiple consultant construction engineering contracts and assumes the Resident Engineer position for projects for the Division as directed.
This position assists with design, execution and management of all Township paving programs, coordinates with other KDOT departments to ensure proper project and program coordination, and acts as liaison to residents, business owners, elected officials, and other government agencies during implementation of capital and permit projects.
This position functions as the Division’s Materials Testing and Inspection Officer, remains current on material requirements and BMPs and is liaison between contractors, County, testing agencies, IDOT, and other agencies.
The preferred candidate must have the ability to effectively manage time and workload as well as deal with the public in a professional manner and answer and communicate effectively about construction projects.
The job also requires significant time in the field performing construction management and review as described above. Overtime work during peak construction times is required depending on the projects assigned.
The job requires extensive use of computers and project programs.
The candidate should meet the following job requirements to be considered for this position :
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering and, at a minimum, the possession of an Engineer-in-Training (EIT) license issued by the State of Illinois is required for a Civil Engineer Level II.
- Possession of a Professional Engineer (PE) license issued from the State of Illinois is required for Civil Engineer Levels III and IV.
- Minimum 3 years of experience in highway design, safety, and traffic management preferred.
- Knowledge of highway ordinances, codes, MUTCD Manual, federal and state design and construction standards, and state statutes.
- Possession of a valid Illinois Driver’s license.
Application deadline : Open till filled