What are the responsibilities and job description for the Construction Engineer position at Gonzalez Companies, LLC?
Department: Civil/Municipal
Location: Chicago, IL
Compensation: $65,000 - $75,000 / year
Gonzalez Companies is a partner managed firm that provides comprehensive Planning, Design, and Construction Management Services to large and small Water, Sewer and Utility Districts; Departments of Transportation; and municipalities. We are currently seeking a Construction Engineer to help serve our connection of clients and community. If you’re hungry for knowledge, ready to make a difference and dedicated to providing personalized attention to our clients, we want you on our team.
Your Primary Responsibilities will include
- Oversee and manage construction projects from inception through completion, ensuring adherence to design plans, schedules, and budgets.
- Coordinate with architects, engineers, contractors, subcontractors, and municipal authorities.
- Prepare and review construction plans, specifications, and cost estimates.
- Conduct site inspections to monitor quality, progress, and compliance with safety and building codes, including Illinois-specific and City of Chicago regulations.
- Identify and resolve engineering or construction-related issues in a timely manner.
- Assist in procurement of materials, equipment, and labor; review vendor and subcontractor performance.
- Review project documentation, including contracts, RFIs (Requests for Information), submittals, and change orders.
- Implement construction best practices and innovative solutions to optimize efficiency and reduce costs.
- Ensure environmental compliance and sustainability standards are met, including stormwater management, erosion control, and permitting requirements in the Chicago region.
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and field personnel.
- Maintain accurate project records, reports, and progress documentation for internal and external stakeholders.
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, or related field.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license in Illinois preferred.
- 3–7 years of construction engineering or project management experience; municipal, transportation, or heavy civil projects in the Chicago area is highly desirable.
- Strong knowledge of local building codes, ordinances, and permitting processes, including Chicago Department of Buildings (DOB) regulations.
- Experience with construction management software (e.g., Procore, Bluebeam, AutoCAD, Civil 3D).
- Excellent project planning, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to coordinate across teams and stakeholders.
- Familiarity with safety regulations (OSHA, local safety codes) and environmental compliance requirements.
- Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously and adapt to changing priorities.
- Competitive salary
- Major medical, dental and vision insurance
- Flexible Spending Account
- Health Savings Account
- 401K
- Bonus program
- Paid holidays and generous paid time off
- Professional development
- A team of creative and talented individuals to work alongside
Working primarily in the Greater St. Louis, Chicago, and Louisville metro areas, Gonzalez offers a great work environment, generous benefit packages, and opportunities to succeed in many professional disciplines.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Gonzalez Companies, LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Salary : $65,000 - $75,000