Lead Construction Services Engineer

Short Elliott Hendrickson, Inc.

$85K — $105K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field
  • Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) or in pursuit of licensure
  • Proficiency with WisDOT AASHTOWare Project (AWP)
  • Onsite construction experience is essential
  • Solid knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
  • HTCP certification or willing to obtain
  • Ability to adapt to various weather conditions and terrains

Responsibilities

  • Lead construction efforts on complex transportation projects
  • Monitor compliance with legal, safety, and environmental standards
  • Utilize engineering expertise to support construction operations
  • Conduct final inspections to verify project specifications
  • Oversee daily documentation and record-keeping
  • Manage post-construction activities, including change orders
  • Communicate contractor schedules and progress to senior staff

Benefits

  • 100% employee ownership provides a shared sense of success
  • Career development opportunities through continued education and training
  • Flexible work arrangements promote work/life balance
  • Customizable holiday options enable personal celebration preferences
  • Paid Family Leave allows time off to care for loved ones
Full Job Description
Overview:

We are seeking a Lead Construction Services Engineer to join our growing team and oversee multi-phase transportation projects. This role involves coordinating personnel, managing work assignments, and overseeing junior staff to ensure successful project execution.

This Opportunity:
  • Lead construction efforts on complex, multi-operational transportation projects.
  • Monitor construction activities for compliance with legal, safety, and environmental standards.
  • Apply engineering and technical expertise to support construction operations.
  • Conduct final inspections to ensure project completion meets specifications.
  • Provide expert-level field observations across multiple large and small-scale projects.
  • Oversee daily documentation of certified work and input of quantities into record-keeping systems or contract administration software.
  • Lead post-construction activities including finalizing quantities, inspections, and preparing/negotiating change orders and pay estimates.
  • Track contractor schedules and progress, communicating updates to senior construction staff and project managers.
  • This opportunity is open to candidate residing in the following areas: Chippewa Falls, MN


Essential Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
  • Proficiency with WisDOT AASHTOWare Project (AWP).
  • Onsite construction experience.
  • Strong skills in Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Highway Technician Certification Program (HTCP) certification, or ability to obtain.
  • Ability to work in varied weather conditions and terrain.
  • Willingness to travel and work overtime as needed.


Preferred Qualifications
  • 5+ years of construction experience.
  • Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.), or ability to obtain licensure within a reasonable timeframe.
  • Proven leadership experience in construction settings.
  • Proficiency with Civil 3D.
  • Experience in civil or highway design.


This position requires an MVR records check verifying that you possess a valid driver's license and a driving record which meets the requirements of SEH's Driving Program.

Base compensation is expected to be in the range of $85,000 and $105,000 annually based on skill set and experience. Check out our full benefits package at SEH Hiring Journey.

Due to current business and operational considerations, unable to hire employees residing in the following states at this time: AK, AR, CA, CT, DE, HI, KY, MA, RI, VT, and PR. Candidates willing to relocate should indicate this in their application.

The selected candidate must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. without requiring visa sponsorship now or in the future.

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