Construction Manager

Hampton, Lenzini and Renwick, Inc. (HLR) is seeking an experienced Phase III Construction Manager in our Mt. Carmel, IL location to support and lead construction engineering services for municipal, county, IDOT, and Illinois Tollway (ISTHA) projects. This role serves as a Resident Engineer and technical resource, providing hands‑on field oversight, quality assurance, and construction‑phase leadership across transportation and infrastructure projects.

The ideal candidate is a detail‑oriented professional with strong knowledge of IDOT procedures, construction inspection, materials testing, and field coordination. You’ll work closely with contractors, clients, and internal teams to ensure projects are delivered safely, accurately, and in full compliance with specifications.

Founded in 1965,
Hampton, Lenzini and Renwick, Inc. (HLR) is a 100% employee‑owned civil engineering firm with five offices across Illinois. We’re a leading provider of consulting engineering, environmental, and surveying services for public agencies and private‑sector clients throughout the Midwest.

At HLR, being employee‑owned means we all have a stake in each other’s success. Our WORK HARD | HAVE FUN | GIVE BACK® culture keeps us focused on doing meaningful work, supporting one another, and making a difference in the communities we serve—while having fun along the way. We’re large enough to take on complex, high‑impact projects, yet small enough for every employee to feel seen, supported, and valued.

We’re proud to be recognized as the #1 2025 AEC Employer of Choice® by PSMJ Resources, Inc. and one of the 2024 Best Places to Work by the Illinois Society of Professional Engineers (ISPE).

When you feel valued and supported, you do your best work—and that’s exactly what we’re about.

What You’ll Do:

Construction Oversight & Resident Engineering

• Act as Resident Engineer providing Phase III construction oversight on municipal, county, IDOT, and ISTHA projects.
• Lead weekly construction meetings and coordinate communication between contractors, clients, and stakeholders.
• Identify potential schedule, budget, or constructability issues and work collaboratively to resolve them.
• Attend preconstruction meetings and support field coordination activities.

Project Administration & Documentation

• Prepare pay estimates, change orders, and project documentation in accordance with IDOT and client‑specific requirements.
• Review construction calculations and support other Resident Engineers with technical questions.
• Review design plans for constructability during the design phase.

Materials Testing & Quality Assurance

• Manage Phase III personnel and oversee or perform construction materials testing, including soils, aggregates, concrete, and asphalt.
• Perform field and laboratory testing such as density testing, gradation, permeability, moisture, and concrete testing.
• Calibrate testing equipment in accordance with IDOT and AASHTO requirements.
• Manage IDOT certification for aggregate and concrete labs and AASHTO certification for soils labs.

Field Support and Technical Assistance

• Use survey equipment to verify contractor grades and alignment.
• Assist with transportation design tasks during winter months as workload allows.

What You Bring

Education & Licensure

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering (ABET‑accredited).
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in Illinois.

Experience & Technical Knowledge

• Strong familiarity with IDOT Standard Specifications, Construction Manual, and Project Procedures Guide.
• Knowledge of standard specifications for water and sewer main construction.
• Experience with construction inspection, materials testing, and QA/QC procedures.
• IDOT and ISTHA project experience preferred.

Certifications & Training (Preferred or Willing to Obtain)

• IDOT documentation, CMMS, and QMP certifications.
• IDOT materials testing certifications (PCC, HMA, Aggregate, Soils).
• Erosion control certifications (Classes I–III).
• MSHA training.

Skills & Attributes

• Independent, self‑motivated professional with strong problem‑solving abilities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and/or Micro Station preferred.
• Valid…