IDOT Construction Technician (Finance)

RINA is currently recruiting for a IDOT Construction Technician to join its office in Chicago, IL within the North America Infrastructure & Mobility Division.

Mission

Location: within commutable distance of Chicago, IL

Compensation Range: 57K - 68K annually

The IDOT Construction Engineer will observe, monitor, verify and record Contractor's work daily for compliance with IDOT's quality and schedule objectives, as defined in the construction contract documents. In addition to observing the work, the Field Supervisor will pro-actively address field issues as they arise by bringing them to the attention of the IDOT Program Manager for resolution in a timely manner. The Field Supervisor will prepare daily field logs recording the activities completed and quality and safety issues.

Key Accountabilities

• Under limited supervision, monitor Contractor work, verify Contractor's activities conform with intended work.
• Coordinate with IDOT District 1, Bureau of Maintenance daily.
• Notify the IDOT PM of deviations from planned schedule of activities.
• Prepare daily logs, maintain files, and document all safety incidents, etc. as directed by the IDOT Project Manager.
• Perform inspections of Contractor's work for completion and quality on project sites.
• Confer with IDOT, the Contractor, and other Consultants concerning work performed in the field.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with experience in civil construction or roadway construction or High School Diploma/GED or equivalent with 5+ years' experience will be considered in lieu of education.
• Ability to read and understand contract documents.
• Good verbal and written communication skills with the ability to write technical field reports.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
• Familiarity with electronic file management systems.
• Experience with IDOT construction projects a plus.
• Valid driver's license
• Personal vehicle may be needed to visit work sites.

Competencies

• ADDRESS THE WAY - Have a big picture of different situations and reinterpret it in a perspective way
• BUILD NETWORK - Forge trust relationships, across departments, and outside the organization
• EARN TRUST - Take everyone's opinion into account and remain open to diversity
• MAKE EFFECTIVE DECISIONS - Structure activities according to priorities, actions, resources and constraint
• PIONEER CHANGE - Actively embrace change and benefit from the new circumstances
• PROMOTE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT - Promote commitment by keeping promises as a Role Model
• THINK FORWARD - Capitalise on experiences and translate them into action plans for the future

With over 5,600 employees and 200 offices in 70 countries worldwide, RINA is a multinational player which provides certification, marine classification, product testing, site supervision and vendor inspection, training and engineering consultancy services across a wide range of sectors. Our business model covers the full process of project development, from concept to completion. The aim is to guarantee a project's technical, environmental and safety - and sometimes also economic and financial - sustainability.

At RINA, we endeavor to create a work environment where every single person is valued and encouraged to develop new ideas. We provide equal employment opportunities and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected and safe from discrimination or harassment of any kind. It is the policy of RINA to provide equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy) national origin, age, disabilities, marital status, sexual orientation, genetics, military status, disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, other protected veterans (veterans who served during a war or in a campaign or expedition for which a badge has been authorized), and Armed Forces service medal veteran, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. We are strongly committed to this policy and believe in the concept and spirit of the law.

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