Construction Jobs in Chicago, IL (Now Hiring) — 1,570 open — Page 14
Engineering Design & Testing Corp. (EDT)
FORENSIC CIVIL STRUCTURAL ENGINEER SE
Chicago, Illinois, United States · Hybrid
$130k–$180k/yr
Senior
Company Overview: Engineering Design & Testing Corporation (“EDT”) is a professional services organization providing forensic engineering, technical consulting, fire investigation, risk mitigation, and associ…
Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor – Data Center Construction
Chicago, Illinois, United States · Hybrid
$140k–$160k/yr
Senior
Company Description Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries. Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources…
Skills: Cost management, Quantity surveying, Data center construction, Procurement strategy, Change management
About You: Are you a passionate problem solver? Do you act with integrity and hold yourself and others to the highest standard? If the answer is, “Yes!” then we have an opportunity that will impress you. Who are we? We a…
Skills: Project management, Construction management, Preconstruction, Budgeting, Value engineering
About You: Are you a passionate problem solver? Do you act with integrity and hold yourself and others to the highest standard? If the answer is, “Yes!” then we have an opportunity that will impress you. Who are we? We a…
About You: Are you extremely organized? Do you take a proactive approach to solving problems? Do you act with integrity and hold yourself to the highest standard? If the answer is, "Yes!" then we have an opportunity that…
Skills: Construction administration, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Project coordination, Communication
Turner & Townsend
Project Manager
Chicago, Illinois, United States · Remote OK
$130k–$140k/yr
Senior
Company Description Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries. Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources…
Skills: Project Management, Construction Management, Budgeting, Scheduling, Procurement
Entry Environmental Engineer - Water Services (2027 New Grads!)
Chicago, Illinois, United States · Hybrid
Entry level
Company Overview Check out this video and find out why our team loves to work here! Join Us! CDM Smith – where amazing career journeys unfold. Imagine a place committed to offering an unmatched employee experience.…
Skills: Environmental engineering, Water resources engineering, Civil engineering, Water treatment, Wastewater treatment
Company Description ABOUT STREAM REALTY PARTNERS Founded in 1996, Stream Realty Partners (Stream) began with a vision. Not one focused on bricks and mortar, but with people at its foundation. Headquartered in Dallas, TX …
Skills: Construction management, Budgeting, Project scheduling, Reading construction drawings, Bid management
Company Description ABOUT STREAM REALTY PARTNERS Founded in 1996, Stream Realty Partners (Stream) began with a vision. Not one focused on bricks and mortar, but with people at its foundation. Headquartered in Dallas, TX …
Skills: Budgeting, Preconstruction, Project Management, Construction Documentation, Bidding Process
F.H. PASCHEN, S.N. NIELSEN & ASSOCIATES LLC
College Career Fair Applicants Only Apply Here (Fall 2026/Spring 2027)
Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site
$22/hr–$24/hr
Entry level
This job posting is used for quick applying when met at a College Career fair ONLY. Please do not apply to this job posting if you have not met us at the college career fairs. We have created a robust College Recruiting …
Skills: Construction, Architecture, Engineering, Project Management, Built Environment
Company Description Work with Us. Change the World. At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work he…
Skills: Program management, Project management, Construction management, Strategic direction, Technical leadership
At Unispace, we create spaces that empower people and businesses to thrive. We are a global design-build partner delivering workplace and life sciences projects for some of the world’s most innovative brands. With over 5…
Skills: Laboratory planning, Technical design, Revit, Construction documentation, Life sciences
This Opportunity Provide regional and/or multi-sector leadership for transportation drainage and stormwater engineering projects, primarily supporting Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), Chicago Department of T…
Skills: Water resources engineering, Transportation drainage, Stormwater management, Hydrology, Hydraulics
ATTENTION: RECENT COLLEGE GRADUATES!!!! Clean Harbors is seeking a team of Traveling Field Inspectors. The Field Inspectors will work on remediation projects in the field alongside the site supervisors and/or project man…
With offices in Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana, and Ohio, Pepper Construction is a national general contracting and construction management firm that primarily serves the private sector. Pepper Construction provides client…
Skills: Project management, Construction management, Budgeting, Value engineering, Subcontractor management
Sargent & Lundy
Engineering & Construction Corporate Counsel
Chicago, Illinois, United States · Hybrid
$110k–$167k/yr
Mid level
Responsibilities Sargent & Lundy provides comprehensive consulting, engineering, design, and technical analysis for power generation, power delivery, and energy projects worldwide. We have a highly professional and exper…
Smart, Innovative, and Hard-working? Perfect! We are growing and need the right people with the right mindset. Join our family and find a home where you will enjoy working with your peers, be challenged to work hard, and…
Field Sales Account Executive - Matterport - Chicago, IL
Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site
$80k–$100k/yr
Senior
Field Sales Account Executive - Matterport - Chicago, IL <br> Job Description <br> CoStar Group (NASDAQ: CSGP) is a leading global provider of commercial and residential real estate information, analytics, and online mar…
Skills: Sales, Business development, SaaS, ARR, Pipeline management
Ahern
Fire Systems Technician - Service (Fire Alarm Technician)
Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site
Mid level
Build Your Future with Ahern Looking for a company who values your skills, respects your contributions, and gives you the tools to thrive? With more than 145 years as a family-owned business, we’ve built a reputation as …
Skills: Fire alarm systems, Fire suppression systems, Inspection, Service, Commissioning
Job Type: Permanent Build a brilliant future with Hiscox Drive growth with an ambitious team of A&E Underwriters at Hiscox Position: Underwriter, Professional Risks Reporting to Regional Manager – A&E Location: Chicago, …
Skills: Underwriting, Professional liability, Risk assessment, Sales, Negotiation
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$130k–$180k/yr
Full-time
bachelor degree, postgraduate degree
Posted 8d ago
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
The Engineer-In-Charge manages forensic investigations of residential, commercial, and industrial structures, including site visits, data collection, and structural analysis. They are responsible for preparing technical reports, managing project budgets, and providing expert witness testimony for legal and insurance clients.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a B.S. or M.S. degree in Civil or Structural Engineering and possess a P.E. license with NCEES registration. A minimum of 7 years of experience in civil or structural engineering is required, along with strong analytical skills and the ability to travel.
Full job description
Company Overview:
Engineering Design & Testing Corporation (“EDT”) is a professional services organization providing forensic engineering, technical consulting, fire investigation, risk mitigation, and associated services across the United States. Founded in 1978, EDT brings more than 45 years of experience providing objective civil / structural, mechanical, and electrical forensic engineering analysis, accident reconstruction services, and expert witness and litigation support to industrial, manufacturing, insurance, and legal professionals requiring comprehensive, unbiased, technically sound opinions and reporting with a wholistic perspective.
As an Employee-Owned company, our team of highly qualified experts are vested in delivering cost-effective, responsive, and reliable professional services and deliverables to our clients.
Position Summary:
Serves as the Engineer-In-Charge (“EIC”) managing and conducting investigations involving residential, commercial, and industrial buildings, structures, and structural components including roofing, fenestration, foundations and building envelopes. Performs structural analysis, hazard and damage assessments, lab and field testing of construction materials, design and construction defect evaluations, and premise liability evaluations. Must be a licensed professional engineer with a thorough understanding of fundamental engineering principles along with a firm understanding of applicable local, state, and federal building codes and standards, including but not limited to, the American Concrete Institute (“ACI”), American Institute of Steel Construction (“AISC”), American Society of Civil Engineers (“ASCE”), and the International Building Code (“IBC”). Provides expert judgement and forms objective, fact based, technically sound opinions and unbiased conclusions on case assignments from insurance adjusters, independent adjusters, attorneys, and other non-legal, non-insurance clients. Must be willing to travel and physically able to climb, stand, walk and kneel for extended periods of time. Is able to work in extreme temperatures and weather conditions, both indoors and outdoors, and access work on roofs, scaffolds, lifts, and other elevated surfaces and enclosed spaces with the appropriate personal protective equipment and training. Is self-motivated and capable of working independently as well as in a group environment with a dedication to ethics, quality, and customer service.
This is a Hybrid role. The successful candidate must reside in the general Chicago or Detroit area.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
Working independently, while ensuring the timely and cost-effective execution of assigned cases;
Serving as the primary point of contact with clients including development and coordination of case budgets, work orders, site visits, cost estimates, and associated deliverables. Maintaining contact with clients on active cases to provide status updates, including case spend and budget status, and address questions, needs, or concerns at least every other week, or as otherwise agreed upon;
Assisting with the development and ongoing updates to the scopes of work associated with assigned cases, as necessary;
Making independent decisions for assigned cases, including the selection of applicable analysis and testing methodologies and identification and selection of resources relevant to execution of the established scope of work;
Managing resources for assigned cases, including both in-house and third-party sub-contractors where applicable, to meet established deadlines;
Engaging other disciplines to address areas of assignments outside of your experience or expertise / discipline, where necessary;
Conducting onsite investigations, testing, and gathering applicable field data on residential, commercial and industrial properties to assess damage and gather evidence of loss;
Reviewing and interpreting relevant building codes as necessary for issues pertaining to the established scope of work;
Preparation of repair and / or replacement cost estimates, as necessary;
Participating in conference calls and / or in-person meetings with clients regarding investigation status and results;
Preparation of forensic reports clearly detailing the observations made, documentation and data collected, testing results, applicable research conducted, and the associated conclusions, with a goal to issue reports within ten (10) business days following the completion of the site exam unless otherwise agreed-to by client;
Providing technical support and testifying as an expert witness in depositions and court proceedings, as necessary;
Collaborating with clients, colleagues, attorneys and other industry professionals, as necessary;
Maintaining weekly updates to case status reports and working with the Regional Engineering Manager and Chief Engineer to address any issues with clients or your assigned cases;
Conducting research and keeping current with industry best practices and emerging technologies;
Developing technical topics for publication, industry presentations, and both internal and external training and continuing education development;
Supporting EDT’s marketing and business development resources including occasionally participating in client-relations meetings, attending industry conferences, preparing marketing and technical presentations, assisting with the development of marketing materials, preparing industry blogs and white papers, and engaging with other industry professionals;
Participating in EDT’s mentorship program and supporting the training and development of new engineers in conjunction with the Chief Engineer and assigned Training Coordinator;
Secure and maintain professional licensure (at Company’s expense) in all states where conducting investigations, including remaining current on any continuing education requirements, as necessary.
Key Skills & Qualifications:
Strong interpersonal skills;
Excellent oral and written communication skills;
Advanced analytical and problem-solving capabilities;
A high degree of integrity, honesty and moral values adhering to the Professional Engineer Code of Ethics;
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, as well as within a team environment;
A collaborative demeanor with the ability to work through conflict, differing perspectives and opinions, and communicate across differing backgrounds and education levels;
Ability to travel out-of-town, with periodic overnight travel required;
Have strong PC, Tablet and software skills, including:
MS Office® - Word, Excel, PowerPoint required;
Adobe Acrobat DC®, Bluebeam Revu®, or comparable PDF software;
B.S. or M.S. Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering required;
7+ years’ experience in civil / structural engineering, preferably with residential or commercial properties;
Experience in storm damage and building envelope evaluation or forensic engineering preferred, but not required;
P.E. License with NCEES registration required;
Valid driver’s license required;
Engineering Design & Testing Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Bringing you decades of excellence with reliable, objective service, and nationwide consulting on any scale.
Industry
Engineering Services
Company size
51-200 employees
Founded
1979
Headquarters
Cayce, South Carolina
LinkedIn followers
9,166
Engineering Design & Testing Corp. (EDT) is an employee-owned forensic engineering firm that applies technical and scientific resources to determine the root causes of losses involving people, property, and products of manufacture.
Engineering services in New York and North Carolina provided through the associated firm, EDT Engineers, P.C.
Offices: 440 Knox Abbot Drive, Suite 530, Cayce, South Carolina 29033, US
How many Construction jobs are open in Chicago, IL right now?
There are currently 1,570 open construction positions in Chicago, IL listed on Clera. New openings are added daily as companies post roles.
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