Project Overview 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!
Responsibilities: As a
Field Engineer, you are responsible for supporting the Area Manager, Project Engineer and Superintendents in the field and office.
- Perform take-off of quantities and activities from drawings or other documents for creation of Design/Purchase/Construction schedule.
- 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 TIAs (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.
- Assist in reviewing MOT design during all stages of development, consulting with necessary disciplines and project stakeholders on the project.
- Assists the development of design drawings and provides technical input, as needed.
- Reviews required Job Hazard Analysis (JHAs) to ensure a safe and compliance work environment for all construction personnel.
Qualifications and Skills: Required: - Bachelor's degree in engineering or construction management from an accredited institution.
- 0-3 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
Salary Range: Work Environment: - Involves a dynamic and challenging work environment.
- Work in environmental extremes of heat and cold, dependent upon job location.
- Fast-paced environment that may require long hours, including nights and weekends.
- 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.
- Occasional bending, stooping, twisting, crawling, kneeling.
- Occasional climbing of ladders.
- Frequent work in dusty environments.
- Frequent work in areas of excessive noise.
- Work variable hours, including overtime hours as needed.
VINCI Construction Grands Projets USA offers all full-time employees competitive wages and benefits, including:
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance.
- Health Reimbursement Account (HRA).
- Vacation Leave.
- Sick Leave.
- 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.
