Field Engineer (Assistant Project Manager)-2605220SB01

About the role

Ardmore Roderick is seeking a Field Engineer/Assistant Project Manager to join their team in Chicago, IL. This role will oversee daily construction activities, support project teams, and manage administrative tasks for the Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) and Public Building Commission (PBC).

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily construction activities and ensure compliance with project specifications, timeline, and budget
• Support project teams delivering critical infrastructure work for CDOT and PBC
• Provide essential administrative, tracking, and coordination support to ensure project success
• Maintain detailed records of daily construction operations
• Address and resolve issues that may arise during the construction process
• Daily interaction with contractors to ensure project is completed on time and within budget

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in engineering technology, construction management, urban planning, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• 1–3 years of relevant experience in construction, engineering, transportation, or administrative coordination
• Familiarity with public infrastructure or municipal projects, especially CDOT-centric experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Team player mindset with strong communication skills
• Strong attention to detail, time management, and organizational skills

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, construction management, or related field
• Familiarity with City of Chicago departments and permitting processes
• Experience working in a consultant or government agency environment
• Experience using project management or document control systems
• Interest in long-term career development in project management or transportation infrastructure

Skills

• Excellent communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Time management
• Organizational skills

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans
• 401K
• Paid Maternity Leave
• Competitive PTO
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Pay

$74,963 - $99,964/year

Schedule

Mainly field-based work, with some office support.

Qualifications

• Disabled veteran: One of the following: - A veteran of the U.S. military, ground, naval, or air service who is entitled to compensation (or who but for the receipt of military retired pay would be entitled to compensation) under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; - A person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service-connected disability.
• Recently separated veteran: Any veteran during the three-year period beginning on the date of such veteran's discharge or release from active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval, or air service.
• Active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran: A veteran who served on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval, or air service during a war, or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized under the laws administered by the Department of Defense.
• Armed forces service medal veteran: A veteran who, while serving on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval, or air service, participated in a United States military operation for which an Armed Forces service medal was awarded pursuant to Executive Order 12985.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Ardmore Roderick is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.