Construction Specialist
| Verified Pay check_circle | Provided by the employer$70000 - $80000 per year |
|---|---|
| Hours | Full-time |
| Location | Greater Chicago Area Chicago, Illinois open_in_new |
About this job
Job Description
Construction Specialist - HYBRID ROLE
HIRING: CONSTRUCTION SPECIALIST | GREATER CHICAGO AREA (HYBRID ROLE)
We’re looking for a Construction Specialist to join an engineering and consulting team supporting commercial, institutional, infrastructure, healthcare, and mission-critical projects.
Location: Greater Chicago Area
Work Arrangement: Hybrid | On-site + Remote
Job Type: Full-Time
What You’ll Do
• Coordinate and oversee construction activities and field operations
• Support site inspections and verify work against drawings, codes, and quality standards
• Review construction documents, plans, and specifications
• Monitor project schedules, budgets, and progress
• Prepare project reports and maintain accurate documentation
• Work closely with project managers, architects, engineers, contractors, and clients
• Track field issues and help resolve construction conflicts
• Support safe, timely, cost-effective project delivery
What We’re Looking For
• Experience with commercial, institutional, infrastructure, healthcare, or similar construction projects
• Strong understanding of construction methods, materials, and field coordination
• Ability to read and interpret architectural and engineering drawings
• Experience with inspections, quality control, and code compliance
• Knowledge of budgeting, estimating, and cost tracking
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and project documentation tools
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field — or equivalent experience
⭐ Healthcare, mission critical, education, government, industrial, wastewater, construction experience is required.
⭐ Knowledge of sustainable, energy-efficient construction is a plus.
Interested? Send me your resume or DM me to learn more.