The Walsh-VINCI Transit Community Partners (WVTCP) Joint Venture consisting of VINCI Construction Grands Projets and Walsh Construction has been selected to construct the $2.9BN Design Build Red Line Extension (RLE) project – the largest civil construction contract ever awarded by the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA).

The RLE Mainline Design-Build (MDB) Project will extend the CTA's Red Line by 5.6 miles, extending from the existing terminal at 95th/Dan Ryan south to 130th Street and Doty Avenue.

Learn more about the RLE project at the WVTCP-RLE website here!

The Project Engineer (Environmental Compliance & Maintenance of Traffic) will be responsible for ensuring that projects are completed on time, within budget, and in accordance with design specifications and safety standards

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Provides technical input for project work plan and scheduling. Identifying risk elements of production, materials, equipment, or process that could negatively impact the budget or schedule.  


• Assists in the production and review of shop drawings, design specifications, material requirements and project data to ensure quality and contract specification compliance.   


• Assists the development of design drawings and provides technical input, as needed.  


• Meets with engineering team to review production schedule and confirm all materials, equipment and resources are readily available for production to continue schedule and within budget.  


• Evaluates weekly and monthly production, schedule, and budget projections to accurately track project performance. Documents daily activities in project approved methods and technologies.  


• Reviews project schedule updates weekly for owner and management reporting. Attends weekly regular meetings where required and presents project production status as needed.  


• Prepares and manages a three-week work plan.


• Notifies engineering and project management of any significant schedule changes and develops solutions to mitigate delays and cost.  


• Initiates and manages Requests for Information (RFIs), as needed by project.  


• Remits accurate project quantities using assigned project cost coding to ensure project financials are accurately reported. In collaboration with the project accounting team oversees invoices regarding materials, equipment, and subcontractor needs.  


• Supports engineering team with quality assurance as needed. Reviews certificates and permits needed to perform work.   


• Reviews required Job Hazard Analysis (JHAs) to ensure a safe and compliance work environment for all construction personnel. Participates in all weekly safety meetings with field team and project leadership; presents field analysis as needed.  


• Assists the project team with project schedule, budget, and cost parameters by providing technical input as needed.  


• Coordinates subcontractor work methods, schedule and crews as needed.  

Salary Range: 

• $80,000.00 - $165,000.00

Qualifications:

Required  

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, Construction Management or a related field.  


• 3-6 years construction engineering experience  in environmental compliance and Maintenance of Traffic.  


• Proven skill and ability in managing and providing technical input to engineering teams in a design build environment, setting clear expectations and delegating tasks to direct reports regarding role and responsibilities as required.   


• Advanced planning and scheduling skills required.  


• Able to manage multiple engineering tasks in a demanding environment and progress them all towards a common goal.  


• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite. 


• Advanced knowledge of contract specifications and quality assurance practices.  


• Able to identify budget, project costs, and recommend options to mitigate project delays.  


• Strong verbal, written and presentation skills.  


• Strong knowledge of financial reporting methods, quantity tracking methods and cost coding.  


• Able to drive direct reports and influence non-reporting teams towards a common deliverable.  


• Able to identify and implement growth opportunities in direct reports to build talent development within project team.  


• Ability to assume responsibility, interface and communicate effectively with others. 

Preferred

• Familiarity with CTA standards.   


• Previous MOT, Utilities, and/or Roadway works heavy civil construction experience. 

Work Environment:

• Involves a dynamic and challenging work environment.


• Includes tasks such as maintaining and repairing heavy machinery, ensuring equipment operates efficiently, and adhering to safety protocols in construction sites


• Required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) such as hard hats, safety glasses, and reflective vests when on-site

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to lift 25lbs


• Walking and standing while in-office or on-site.


• Occasional climbing on and off equipment and bending to inspect.