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!

We are currently seeking Field Engineers with expertise in the following areas:

• Utility
• Deep foundation
• Segmental
• Substructure/ Superstructure Concrete
• Equipment
• Trackwork
• Civil Work
• Traction Power
• Testing, Inspection & Commissioning
• Structural Steel
• Signals
• Systems Integration/ Requirements Management

As a Field Engineer, you will be responsible for supporting the Area Manager, Project Engineer and Superintendents in the field and office.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Extract quantities and activities from drawings to build schedules.
• Communicate and coordinate with Design/Construction Engineers for the establishment of their schedule.
• Create and maintain Design/Purchase/Construction schedules based on specific requirements from multiple departments.
• Update, maintain, and revise monthly and weekly schedules and reports.
• Compare, and report on comparisons of monthly schedules with regards to changes, delays, or accelerations.
• Participated in the preparation of Time Impact Analysis for the purpose of analyzing and implementing mitigation procedures to the project schedule.
• Identify warnings and risks to the project for the purpose of mitigating the impact of these risks.
• Analyze monthly schedules and prepare reports for the purpose of dispute resolution.
• Participate in the preparation of baseline CPM Schedule.
• Support change order preparation regarding time impacts and delays.
• Assist in the analyzing competitive subcontractor and supplier bids.
• Populate schedule with resource and cost information.
• Support MOT design review throughout development, coordinating with disciplines and stakeholders.
• Assists the development of design drawings and provides technical input, as needed.
• Reviews required Job Hazard Analysis to ensure a safe and compliance work environment for all construction personnel.

Salary:

$80,0000 - $100,000.00

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.

Qualifications:

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or construction management from an accredited institution.
• 1-3 years’ Engineering experience in civil and structural works.
• Ability to interface and effectively communicate with others.
• Proven skill and ability to identify and mitigate scheduling issues for simple and complex construction projects.
• Proficient with the generation and maintenance of cost and resource loaded schedules.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to self-prioritize and self-start projects and task work.
• Ability work under pressure and to effectively multi-task similar activities in a fast paced, time sensitive environment.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• In-depth knowledge of traffic management principles and safety regulations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective coordination and stakeholder engagement.

Preferred

• Familiarity with CTA standards is strongly preferred.
• Previous MOT, Utilities, and/or Roadway works heavy civil construction experience preferred

VINCI Construction Grands Projets USA is a subsidiary of VINCI Construction Grands Projets, located in Alexandria, Virginia, USA. The scope of the company is to design and build major civil engineering structures and projects, through our company’s high level of expertise, engineering skills, and expert project management abilities. We focus on projects for which we can bring clear and strong added value by providing highly skilled and competitive professional service in the construction field.

VINCI Construction Grands Projets USA offers all full-time employees competitive wages and benefits, including: 

• Medical, Dental & Vision InsuranceHealth
• Reimbursement Account (HRA)
• Vacation Leave
• Sick Leave
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Company 401(k) Matching Contributions
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Commuter Benefits Program
• Parental Leave
• Term Life & AD&D Insurance
• Short & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Professional Development & Training
• Health and Wellness Spending Account

VCGP USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Disability/ Veteran
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