Construction Jobs in Chicago, IL
Construction jobs in Chicago are concentrated in the Loop, the Near North Side, and rapidly developing neighborhoods like the Near West Side and Fulton Market, across commercial builds, infrastructure, residential towers, and institutional projects. Employers actively hiring right now include JLL, WTW, and Turner & Townsend Pty Limited. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Top employerJLL
Work type51% On-site
Top credentialBachelor's degree in construction management
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INFRASTRUCTURE ENGINEERING
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Senior Construction Inspector
INFRASTRUCTURE ENGINEERING·Chicago, Illinois
Job functions:
$75k - $123k/yr
Bachelor's degree in construction management
201-500 employees
Job Description
Join us at the intersection of
INGENUITY & INCLUSION
About the Role
Infrastructure Engineering Inc. (IEI) Chicago Office is looking for an experienced Senior Construction Inspector to join our Team! We are a leading engineering firm known for quality, responsiveness, and a proven track record of success as a Prime civil engineering firm. As a Senior Construction Inspector, you will work closely with the Resident Engineer to ensure conformance with standards, safety, and contract requirements and be responsible for overseeing contractor’s daily activities and work of ‘junior’ inspectors. Join us on this exciting journey as we continue to build a company based on Integrity, Excellence, and Ingenuity!
Essential Duties/Functions and Responsibilities
- Ability to effectively make decisions concerning work in progress, solving field and office problems, and supervise others.
- Ability to read, to analyze, and to interpret complex technical documents.
- Assumes responsibility of administering portions of the contract, which include preparing change orders and pay requests.
- Coordinates, inspects, reviews, and affirms results of tests on construction materials such as concrete, asphalt, aggregates, and soils.
- Distinguished from the Construction Inspector by the performance of the full range of duties assigned, including skilled construction inspection, authority and uses required higher levels of technical education and training.
- Ensure construction materials are acquired from approved sources.
- Ensures that the contractor applies to the Occupational Health and Safety Act and adheres to environmental and Waste Management requirements.
- Expected to work independently exercising judgment and initiative.
- Inspecting and approving maintenance of traffic including lane closures.
- Inspecting deep excavation and underground structures.
- Keeps the Resident Engineer informed of conditions which could result in contract change orders and/or delays and assists in proactively resolving these situations.
- Maintains an awareness of safety and health requirements and assures compliance of applicable regulations and contract provisions for the protection of the public and construction project personnel.
- Observes work in all stages of progress to ensure conformance with standards, safety and other applicable regulations and contract requirements; assess construction methods against industry standards; reviews workmanship and sequence of operations; monitors project schedules.
- Responsible for overseeing daily activities of the inspection personnel and seeing to it that they complete detailed and thorough daily activity reports; accepting or rejecting the contractor’s work.
- Reviews and comments on standards, plans, specifications, special provisions, manufacturers’ material specification, applicable regulations, and technical and constructability issues.
- Supervises/performs quality assurance inspections to achieve compliance with contract plan and specifications on all phases of treatment facility, highway, and bridge construction.
- Uses initiative and exercises independent judgment; draws valid conclusions and project consequences of decisions and recommendations; meets deadlines.
To Be Successful
You will bring your A-game every day and come ready to provide leadership, collaboration, and create a dynamic environment for your team! To join IEI's team and take on this role you will have the following qualifications:
- Minimum 6 years of experience with deep excavation, support of excavation, utilities, roadway, waste treatment facilities, highway, and/or bridge construction experience.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering / Construction Management or equivalent; or NICET III/NICET IV Certification
- Extensive knowledge of standards, specifications, physical characteristics and properties of roadway, structures, drainage and utility systems construction materials, and the approved methods and equipment used in making physical tests of construction materials.
- Knowledge in industry Standards and Specifications for different agencies (the DEP, DOT, DDC etc.).
- Skilled in detecting discrepancies in plans, materials, and construction methods and processes, and in implementing appropriate corrective action.
- Skilled in planning and scheduling inspection activities
Benefits and Perks
- Highly competitive salary; and Bonus opportunities
- Flexible Work Schedule
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
- Personal Paid Leave (Paid Time-Off)
- Paid Holidays
- Life Insurance
- Short and Long-term Disability Program
- 401K Program with Employer Match
- Profit Sharing
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Referral Program
- Employee Appreciation Program
- IEI University
- An opportunity to learn and grow - Professional Development Program
- Opportunity to share ideas and express your point of view
- You are welcome to be your authentic self
- Philanthropic Outreach and Volunteer Opportunities
Working Conditions:
IEI will provide a company vehicle for fieldwork with acceptable driver's record.
Must be physically capable of walking and moving about on the construction sites, have good hand-eye coordination, and occasionally lift/move up to 50 pounds.
Occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions or in-progress construction hazards: fumes, toxic chemicals, risk of electric shock, and vibration. Often works around dust, asphalt, and concrete.
Sometimes needs to put in extra hours, including weekends, to keep up with intense construction work at times and deal with unexpected situations and accidents.
Spends some time working indoors to review blueprints and write reports.
Usually works a standard 40-hour workweek either daytime or nighttime.
Usually works in outside weather conditions.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will work outdoors in various weather conditions, possibly for an extended period of time, depending on the assignment type. The noise level in the office work environment is usually moderate. The noise level on the construction site is often loud and may require the use of hearing protection.
Infrastructure Engineering, Inc. is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity and full inclusion for individuals with disabilities.
If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, participate in an interview, or otherwise engage in the recruitment process, please contact our Human Resources department at 312-392-2796 or email HR@infra-eng.com.
Accommodations are available upon request and will be provided in a manner that is consistent with applicable laws and our commitment to equal opportunity.
Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
INFRASTRUCTURE ENGINEERING
Senior Construction Inspector
Chicago, Illinois
Added 2d ago201-500 employees
Job functions:
$75k - $123k/yr
Bachelor's degree in construction management
Job Description
Join us at the intersection of
INGENUITY & INCLUSION
About the Role
Infrastructure Engineering Inc. (IEI) Chicago Office is looking for an experienced Senior Construction Inspector to join our Team! We are a leading engineering firm known for quality, responsiveness, and a proven track record of success as a Prime civil engineering firm. As a Senior Construction Inspector, you will work closely with the Resident Engineer to ensure conformance with standards, safety, and contract requirements and be responsible for overseeing contractor’s daily activities and work of ‘junior’ inspectors. Join us on this exciting journey as we continue to build a company based on Integrity, Excellence, and Ingenuity!
Essential Duties/Functions and Responsibilities
- Ability to effectively make decisions concerning work in progress, solving field and office problems, and supervise others.
- Ability to read, to analyze, and to interpret complex technical documents.
- Assumes responsibility of administering portions of the contract, which include preparing change orders and pay requests.
- Coordinates, inspects, reviews, and affirms results of tests on construction materials such as concrete, asphalt, aggregates, and soils.
- Distinguished from the Construction Inspector by the performance of the full range of duties assigned, including skilled construction inspection, authority and uses required higher levels of technical education and training.
- Ensure construction materials are acquired from approved sources.
- Ensures that the contractor applies to the Occupational Health and Safety Act and adheres to environmental and Waste Management requirements.
- Expected to work independently exercising judgment and initiative.
- Inspecting and approving maintenance of traffic including lane closures.
- Inspecting deep excavation and underground structures.
- Keeps the Resident Engineer informed of conditions which could result in contract change orders and/or delays and assists in proactively resolving these situations.
- Maintains an awareness of safety and health requirements and assures compliance of applicable regulations and contract provisions for the protection of the public and construction project personnel.
- Observes work in all stages of progress to ensure conformance with standards, safety and other applicable regulations and contract requirements; assess construction methods against industry standards; reviews workmanship and sequence of operations; monitors project schedules.
- Responsible for overseeing daily activities of the inspection personnel and seeing to it that they complete detailed and thorough daily activity reports; accepting or rejecting the contractor’s work.
- Reviews and comments on standards, plans, specifications, special provisions, manufacturers’ material specification, applicable regulations, and technical and constructability issues.
- Supervises/performs quality assurance inspections to achieve compliance with contract plan and specifications on all phases of treatment facility, highway, and bridge construction.
- Uses initiative and exercises independent judgment; draws valid conclusions and project consequences of decisions and recommendations; meets deadlines.
To Be Successful
You will bring your A-game every day and come ready to provide leadership, collaboration, and create a dynamic environment for your team! To join IEI's team and take on this role you will have the following qualifications:
- Minimum 6 years of experience with deep excavation, support of excavation, utilities, roadway, waste treatment facilities, highway, and/or bridge construction experience.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering / Construction Management or equivalent; or NICET III/NICET IV Certification
- Extensive knowledge of standards, specifications, physical characteristics and properties of roadway, structures, drainage and utility systems construction materials, and the approved methods and equipment used in making physical tests of construction materials.
- Knowledge in industry Standards and Specifications for different agencies (the DEP, DOT, DDC etc.).
- Skilled in detecting discrepancies in plans, materials, and construction methods and processes, and in implementing appropriate corrective action.
- Skilled in planning and scheduling inspection activities
Benefits and Perks
- Highly competitive salary; and Bonus opportunities
- Flexible Work Schedule
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
- Personal Paid Leave (Paid Time-Off)
- Paid Holidays
- Life Insurance
- Short and Long-term Disability Program
- 401K Program with Employer Match
- Profit Sharing
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Referral Program
- Employee Appreciation Program
- IEI University
- An opportunity to learn and grow - Professional Development Program
- Opportunity to share ideas and express your point of view
- You are welcome to be your authentic self
- Philanthropic Outreach and Volunteer Opportunities
Working Conditions:
IEI will provide a company vehicle for fieldwork with acceptable driver's record.
Must be physically capable of walking and moving about on the construction sites, have good hand-eye coordination, and occasionally lift/move up to 50 pounds.
Occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions or in-progress construction hazards: fumes, toxic chemicals, risk of electric shock, and vibration. Often works around dust, asphalt, and concrete.
Sometimes needs to put in extra hours, including weekends, to keep up with intense construction work at times and deal with unexpected situations and accidents.
Spends some time working indoors to review blueprints and write reports.
Usually works a standard 40-hour workweek either daytime or nighttime.
Usually works in outside weather conditions.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will work outdoors in various weather conditions, possibly for an extended period of time, depending on the assignment type. The noise level in the office work environment is usually moderate. The noise level on the construction site is often loud and may require the use of hearing protection.
Infrastructure Engineering, Inc. is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity and full inclusion for individuals with disabilities.
If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, participate in an interview, or otherwise engage in the recruitment process, please contact our Human Resources department at 312-392-2796 or email HR@infra-eng.com.
Accommodations are available upon request and will be provided in a manner that is consistent with applicable laws and our commitment to equal opportunity.
Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
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Who's Hiring
- JLL10
- WTW10
- Turner & Townsend Pty Limited10
- F.H. Paschen7
- TRC3
Top Industries Hiring
- Construction & Real Estate
Construction Jobs in Chicago: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a construction job in Chicago?
Focus your search on the commercial and infrastructure sectors, which drive the most consistent hiring in Chicago. General contractors, subcontractors, and developers concentrated in the Loop, Fulton Market, and the Near West Side post regularly. Candidates with hands-on trade experience, OSHA 10 or 30 certification, and familiarity with large-scale urban projects tend to move fastest through hiring pipelines here.
Which companies hire constructions in Chicago?
Companies currently hiring constructions in Chicago include JLL, WTW, and Turner & Townsend Pty Limited, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Chicago's market is anchored by major general contractors and specialty subcontractors serving high-rise residential, institutional, and infrastructure clients across the city.
Are there remote construction jobs in Chicago?
Yes, but only for specific roles. Hands-on trades and site supervision are inherently on-site, while project management, estimating, and BIM coordination roles can be hybrid. About 49% of construction openings tied to Chicago are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, mostly covering office-based functions. Chicago firms with large project pipelines are most likely to offer flexible arrangements for estimators and schedulers.
How can I get a construction job in Chicago with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry point in Chicago is a union apprenticeship through the Chicago Regional Council of Carpenters or the Chicago Ironworkers, which provide paid on-the-job training from day one. Commercial general contractors and large subcontractors also hire laborers and helper roles that require no prior experience. Showing OSHA 10 certification and site-safety awareness gives entry-level candidates a clear edge in Chicago's competitive market.
Which industries hire the most constructions in Chicago?
Most construction openings in Chicago sit in Construction & Real Estate, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Chicago's ongoing investment in transit, mixed-use development, and institutional builds keeps demand concentrated across those sectors throughout the year.
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