Project Construction Specialist, Surface Transportation

Job overview

The Project Construction Specialist role is onsite in Peoria, IL or Springfield, IL; the posting states an annual compensation range of $80,000–$110,000. Crawford, Murphy & Tilly is a civil infrastructure professional services firm, and this position supports its Surface Transportation team. The specialist provides construction inspection, observation, and documentation for field projects, serving as an onsite liaison among the engineer, contractor, and client. The work helps project teams execute transportation and civil infrastructure plans while maintaining project records and supporting construction quality and coordination.

What you'll do

• Perform and lead onsite construction inspection, observation, and documentation
• supervise and direct junior staff in support of project managers
• serve as the engineer’s onsite liaison with contractors and clients
• prepare and distribute daily reports, pay estimates, change orders, submittals, schedules, correspondence, testing results, and record drawings
• assist with planning, design, drafting, surveying, and materials testing as assigned
• interpret construction plans and specifications
• manage personnel and delegate tasks.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

project construction specialist

surface transportation

construction inspection

civil infrastructure

field projects

project documentation

idot certification

peoria il

springfield il

crawford murphy & tilly

$80k–$110k annually

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Health and wellness, work-life balance, financial health and retirement, and career development benefits.

Why this role

Requires a high school diploma or GED plus equivalent field experience, eight or more years of construction or related experience, and IDOT certification or ability to complete it. Out-of-town travel and overtime may be required to meet project demands.

About the employer

Crawford Murphy & Tilly Inc is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.