Construction Field Engineer/Inspector-2507270RV05

Chicago, IL
Full Time
Construction Management
Mid Level
About Us
Ardmore Roderick is a full-service infrastructure solutions firm that specializes in Utilities, Transportation, Aviation, Rail and Transit, Building and Facilities Projects. We are headquartered in Chicago, IL with offices in Florida, Illinois, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee and Texas.
 
Our Mission
"We advance the design and construction of critical infrastructure and the built environment to improve communities"
 
Our Values
  • Safety Above All
  • Invest In Our People & Service Our Clients
  • Champion Diversity & Inclusion
  • Engage With Our Communities
 
Job Overview
We are seeking a new Construction Field Engineer/Inspector to join our team at Ardmore Roderick. As a Construction Field Engineer/Inspector, you join a team of infrastructure solutions experts working to solve our client’s ever evolving project needs.  This opportunity will be located in various field locations depending on client project needs.
 
Key Responsibilities
  • Complete daily, weekly and monthly reporting following the agencies or municipality’s documentation processes (including quantity calculations for payment, field book entry, etc.)
  • Layout or verify construction layout according to the contract drawings and documents
  • Assist the project-specific Client Supervisor or other members of the project team with various engineering tasks as needed
  • Must be able to read and understand construction contract documents and be familiar with interpreting plans, specifications and shop drawings
  • Performs tasks related to all field inspection and engineering activities on a construction project or multiple concurrent construction sites and involves a combination of office and work site visits
  • Implements and utilizes an established file system and procedures setup for each project
  • Prepares and submits daily progress reports originated by oneself for the construction activities inspected
  • Ensures that field work incorporates latest contractor submittals and is documented on as-built set of drawings
  • Checks and confirms that project payment item quantities are calculated correctly
  • May participate in field construction meetings with contractor and client representatives
  • Prepares time and material changed work documentation and calculations
  • Verifies that specified quality control tests are performed as needed, inspection test records are submitted in a timely manner and corrective actions implemented, if necessary, by the contractor
  • Other field engineering tasks and duties assigned by the Project Manager or Resident Engineer or Lead Field Engineer
Required Qualifications
  • An A.S., B.S. or B.A. degree in an appropriate construction-related, technical or engineering field or demonstrated equivalent combination of education, training and/or related experience
  • 5+ years of experience in field construction inspection and engineering experience on significant utility projects
  • Available to work on day, night or weekend shifts
  • Ability to communicate with project team staff or others
  • Valid drivers’ license
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office
  • Have a team player mindset with the ability to communicate proficiently in written and verbal forms
  • Have good to great organizational skills
Preferred Qualifications
  • Previous experience on sewer / water line installation or renovation projects
  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering-related field with career desire to advance in construction management
  • Knowledge of computer software tools such as eBuilder, PlanGrid, and LoadSpring
Benefits
  • We offer Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans
  • 401K, Paid Maternity Leave, Competitive PTO
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and more
Sponsorship and relocation are not available for this opportunity. 

Ardmore Roderick is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal law. Ardmore Roderick participates in E-Verify.
 
We are committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. Please reach out to us if you require reasonable accommodation in responding to a job announcement, interviewing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process.

Salary Range: $68,640-93,600, Ardmore Roderick is providing the compensation range that the company believes it might pay and/or offer for this position, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location.
 
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