at J A Watts Inc in Lisle, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Description:J. A. Watts, Inc. (JWI) is a woman-owned professional services firm that believes in treating its clients and employees like family at every level of our company. Our family culture is what we're known for, and we work to stay true to who we are. That's how we manage our projects and how we recruit THE Best People in our industry. Our clients come from all walks of life, and so do we, which makes us stronger together.
This role is responsible for supporting Engineering project management through preparing, scheduling, coordinating, and monitoring a variety of projects in the Engineering industry. They will assist in managing aspects of projects including oversight and planning for engineering design, procurement, and construction inspection. Projects will involve Tollway System-wide site locations. Dependent on project, there may be some remote work involved on occasion.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Oversee and coordinate technical aspects of project which may include contract submission, designs, testing, studies, and data collection/analysis
- Responsible for performing technical assignments throughout assigned projects including design plan and specification development, perform and verify engineering calculations, construction inspections, construction layout, and conducting field tests
- Establish familiarity with applicable project specifications and apply them to the work
- Assist in preparation of specifications and timeline of project to both internal and external clients
- Provide status reports of project schedules and budget
- Review project plans and proposals and suggest updates or maintain changes as needed
- Perform quality control reviews of the work and regularly report on project status
- Maintain professional integrity and reputation through compliance with state and federal regulations
- Cooperate and communicate effectively with team members to assist and support
- Perform other duties as required/directed
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering from ABET-accredited institution; Mechanical, Electrical, or Civil Engineering preferred
- Must be able to obtain PE within 3 years of employment; current PE preferred
- 5-15 years of relevant experience
- Construction Management experience required
- MEP design/construction experience is a plus
- Experience on IDOT, Illinois Tollway or CTA projects preferred
- Willingness to travel to job locations in northeast Illinois and northwest Indiana preferred
- Must have strong oral and written communication skills
- Must have a clear analytical approach to problem-solving and strong decision-making abilities
- Must work well in a fast-paced environment and be able to handle multiple tasks at a time
- Must be knowledgeable with rules, regulations, best practices, and performance standards
Company Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance options for employees and family
- Health Savings and Flexible Spending Account options are available
- Company-provided group life, short and long-term disability, and voluntary life options
- Matching 401(k) retirement plan
- Paid time off and holidays
- Student debt repayment resources are available
- ID Theft protection
- Professional development and tuition assistance
- Company-sponsored social events
Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled
An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
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