Construction Project Engineer / Supervisor

Lochmueller Group is seeking an experienced Construction Project Supervisor to join our team in South Bend, Indiana. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing firm that is involved in a wide variety of street, roadway, highway and multi-modal transportation projects for local public agencies and state DOT’s.
Lochmueller Group is a regional engineering consulting firm with an emphasis on infrastructure.  We provide multi-disciplined services for a variety of public agencies and private entities, including transportation design; water resources design; environmental analysis & permitting; construction engineering & inspection; traffic engineering & transportation planning; surveying; and land acquisition & appraisal.
For over 40 years, Lochmueller Group has helped communities reinvent their future through thoughtful, actionable planning and design. Our dedication to building a team that demonstrates our corporate values (CARDIA) is what sets us apart:
CARDIA: Creativity; Accountability; Respect; Dedication; Integrity; Achievement
Lochmueller Group provides an excellent workplace culture established by our people who share these values. We are a 100% employee-owned company, and our people are invested in the success and continued development of each other and the firm. This is a great place to build a career and grow with a company that is dedicated to quality and service. 

In this position, the candidate will:

• Serve as the resident project representative or project supervisor for construction projects of varying size and complexity.
• Ensure the completion of projects is carried out in conformance with the plans and specifications and that approved schedule and procedures are followed. 
• Coordinate and run pre-construction meetings, progress meetings, pre-final inspections, and all other required project meetings.
• Establish a working relationship with project owners and keep them informed of all significant project issues.
• Supervise other construction inspectors assigned to the project.
• Interpret plans, specifications, and construction methods for inspectors and contractors.
• Supervise and perform sampling, testing, and inspection of materials on the jobsite and ensures compliance with specifications.
• Recommend revisions to existing plans, specifications, and special provisions as dictated by field conditions or unforeseen circumstances. 
• Prepare progress and final estimates, project accounting, records and receipts, change orders, and other reports.
• Supervise and inspect execution and completion of various utility relocation work to assure compatibility with the proposed plans.
• May perform other duties related to the role.

Qualifications for this role:

• 5+ years of relevant experience with a bachelor’s degree in construction management or civil engineering preferred; Relevant experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Experience working as a construction inspector and/or construction project supervisor on DOT or local agency projects.
• Working knowledge of state and federal regulations and specification requirements for road, bridge, and sewer construction along with a strong knowledge of inspection and related construction practices.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products including Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work individually and as part of a team.

What we offer:

• Excellent workplace culture (2024 Indiana Best Places to Work)
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) – Become an employee-owner!
• Rich coverage for major medical insurance
• Dental and vision insurance
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Basic life insurance (with option for additional voluntary life insurance)
• Short-Term and Long-Term disability insurance
• Generous vacation and sick leave
• Student loan repayment benefit

Lochmueller Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Lochgroup fully supports and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other category protected by federal, state, and local laws.