Construction Manager Jobs in Chicago, IL

INTRODUCTION

Job Summary

As a Construction Inspector in the Chicagoland area, you’ll play a key role in supporting sewer lining programs by performing hands-on field inspections to ensure work is completed in compliance with contract specifications, safety standards, and municipal requirements. You’ll monitor installation quality, verify traffic control and materials, document quantities and progress, review sewer televising footage, and coordinate closely with contractors, City departments, and community stakeholders to help deliver projects safely, efficiently, and to a high standard. This position is for a future award.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Inspect sewer cleaning and lining operations to ensure compliance with contract specifications, safety standards, and municipal requirements
• Verify traffic control setups and material compliance in accordance with CDOT, IDOT, and project specifications
• Monitor installation processes, permits, and overall work quality in the field
• Document quantities and prepare reports to support progress tracking and monthly payment estimates
• Review sewer televising footage to evaluate existing and post-construction conditions
• Coordinate with contractors, City departments, Aldermen, and residents to manage notifications and resolve scheduling conflicts
• Identify defects and prepare investigation reports for repairs or further evaluation
• Support program needs through staff training, regulatory coordination, and distribution of safety documentation as required

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or closely related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in construction field activities on sewer/water infrastructure projects
• Experience with sewer/water construction projects.
• Preferred Certifications, but not required: Fundamentals of Engineering (FE)
• Candidate must have reliable transportation.
• Licensed professional engineer a plus.
• GIS experience is a plus.
• Strong commitment to innovation by creating new and better ways to solve clients’ toughest challenges.
• High levels of integrity, always doing the right thing in an ethical, fair, and sustainable way.
• Demonstrated experience of collaboration in a diverse and inclusive team, working together toward technical excellence

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

T.Y. Lin International is committed to pay equity. As part of that commitment, we have provided the base compensation range of $74,400 - $111,000 annually for this position and local market. We recognize that each candidate brings a unique set of skills, experience, education and competencies to the table that will be reflected in our offer. TYLin is proud to offer exciting career development opportunities.

TYLin offers a comprehensive total rewards package. Our benefits may include extensive medical, disability and life insurance coverage, continuing education benefits, paid time off, employee assistance program and a retirement savings plan with company matching contributions.

We encourage all candidates to explore our total rewards offering.

Collaboration, mission-driven focus, discipline, and leadership skills developed through military service benefit us all. Whether you are a Veteran, Guardsman or Reservist, a Military Spouse or you are planning to transition to civilian life in the near future, we welcome and value your application.

TYLin is an equal opportunity employer, and we prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type as protected by federal, provincial, state or local laws. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. The company and its employees are required to comply with all local health authority, legal or lawful client requirements.