Construction Engineer
PerkinElmer
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Customer Site - IL • Illinois • United States
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About the role
- Inspect and monitor day-to-day construction activities to ensure compliance with approved plans, specifications, codes, and safety standards.
- Observe installation of roads, utilities, pipelines, concrete structures, and related infrastructure components.
- Verify dimensions, materials, and workmanship to confirm conformance with design documents.
- Maintain accurate and detailed field inspection reports, daily logs, and photographic documentation.
- Assist with quantity tracking, material submittal reviews, and pay estimate verification.
- Coordinate with engineers, contractors, and utility companies to resolve field issues and maintain construction progress.
- Attend progress meetings, site walkthroughs, and inspections with clients and regulatory agencies.
- Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulatory requirements.
- Identify non-conforming work and develop corrective action plans.
- Review project schedule for quality inspection and testing needs.
- Visit sites regularly during construction — including bid walks, preconstruction walks, in-progress visits, overseeing installation and commissioning, punch walks, and closeouts — and attend status and coordination meetings.
- Conduct and document quality assurance and safety inspections throughout the construction process, ensuring that the work environment is acceptable, and that tools and equipment are in good working condition.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field preferred.
- Transferable military experience also accepted.
- 2+ years of relevant experience in construction inspection of civil infrastructure projects.
- Familiarity with construction standards and specifications from DOTs, municipalities, and agencies such as AWWA, ASTM, or APWA.
- Strong understanding of civil construction techniques for transportation and water/wastewater facilities.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and construction schedules.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and field reporting tools (e.g., Fieldwire, Procore, or similar).
- Excellent communication, documentation, and organizational skills.
- Valid driver's license and willingness to travel to project sites.
- OSHA certification
Benefits
- Health insurance
- 401(k) matching
- Paid time off
- Professional development opportunities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
construction inspectioncivil infrastructure projectsquality assurancesafety inspectionsengineering drawings interpretationconstruction specificationsquantity trackingmaterial submittal reviewspay estimate verificationcorrective action plans
Soft skills
communication skillsdocumentation skillsorganizational skillsproblem-solving skillscollaboration skills
Certifications
OSHA certificationvalid driver's license