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Transportation Construction Engineer
Job Description
Our client is seeking a skilled and motivated Transportation Construction Engineer to oversee and manage the planning, design, and construction of transportation infrastructure projects. This role plays a critical part in ensuring construction activities are executed in accordance with engineering standards, safety regulations, and project specifications while delivering high-quality transportation facilities on time and within budget. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical expertise, construction oversight experience, and the ability to coordinate effectively with contractors, stakeholders, and internal project teams.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee and manage construction activities for transportation infrastructure projects, including roadways, bridges, and related facilities.
- Ensure compliance with approved plans, specifications, engineering standards, and applicable safety regulations.
- Coordinate with contractors, inspectors, designers, agencies, and project stakeholders throughout the construction process.
- Review construction schedules, cost estimates, pay applications, and change orders.
- Conduct site visits to monitor progress, quality, and adherence to safety protocols.
- Identify and resolve construction issues, conflicts, and field conditions in a timely manner. Maintain accurate project documentation, reports, and records.
- Support project delivery to ensure schedules, budgets, and quality expectations are met.
Job Requirements
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
- Experience in transportation construction engineering, construction management, or inspection.
- Knowledge of transportation infrastructure standards, construction methods, and materials.
- Familiarity with safety regulations and quality control procedures.
- Strong communication, coordination, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work effectively with contractors, agencies, and multidisciplinary project teams.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Professional Engineer (PE) license or Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification.
- Experience working on DOT or municipal transportation projects.
- Familiarity with construction documentation, pay estimates, and change management.
- Proficiency with project management or construction documentation software.
Meet Your Recruiter
Nicole Mortell, CPC
Partner, Vice President of Sales
Nicole earned her Bachelor of Arts from UW-Oshkosh and began her staffing career shortly after graduation. Quickly, Nicole found her passion rising to top producer year after year and from there in 2006 she became one of the founding Partners of AllianceStaff. Today as Partner and VP of Sales and Marketing, she remains on the front lines of recruitment and client management, while simultaneously fostering the growth of AllianceStaff by identifying key business development opportunities and training team members to develop their own desks. Nicole partners with companies across a wide range of industries to understand their hiring needs and to help them build the best possible teams. She has been recruiting in Milwaukee for over 15 years and has developed a unique insight into the hiring needs of the local market. She creates strong business relationships, many of which turn into long-term friendships, attesting to the loyalty she has with her clients and candidates. She listens. She asks questions. And she understands that a great talent match never needs to be sold. Nicole intuitively knows when she’s found the right match, and her long track record of successful placements proves her skill.
In her free time you can find Nicole on the soccer field watching her twin boys play in rain, sleet or snow (true soccer mom!!), staying on top of fitness trends, checking out a new restaurant with her girlfriends, traveling with her husband Tom or snuggling with her baby girl Mariah (Australian miniature Labradoodle.)