Construction Coordination Liaison

Overview
We are excited to share once again TranSystems has been recognized as a top 100 design firm by Engineering News-Record in 2023. For more than 50 years, TranSystems has committed to a mission of performing engineering and architectural planning, design, and construction solution services in a manner that is both safe and in compliance with all applicable regulatory and client requirements. At TranSystems, we have established and continue to nurture a culture that is committed to providing quality services for our clients. We're looking for top talent to grow with our firm.
Responsibilities
What you'll be challenged to do:
The Construction Coordination Liaison will coordinate with construction project representatives while performing
material and administrative documentation oversight including website database management, support, and
Construction Coordination Liaison duties for a large-scale Quality Assurance Program that oversees material
inspection and testing for a local agency road and bridge construction program.
The candidate should be highly motivated and is expected to have excellent communication skills, both written and
verbal, as well as good organizational skills and a willingness to take on new challenges. The candidate should have
the ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, and diagram form.
The candidate shall have the necessary construction administration experience needed to understand the process
and lifecycle of various infrastructure projects.
General Responsibilities:

• Manage material documentation website and procedures for a large-scale QA Program.
• Develop and maintain training documents and tutorials for the above-referenced material documentation website.
• Coordinate with project representatives to provide materials-related reference documents to administer the agency's projects.
• Coordinate and attend meetings to present materials-related information for project coordination efforts.
• Develop and maintain materials reference documents.
• Provide basic technical support and assistance to users of a web-based construction and materials management system including but not limited to new user accounts, access issues, password recovery, and general database inquiries.
• Perform audits of project documentation and information on the website/database system to identify deficiencies and verify corrective actions are completed. Prepare reports as needed.
• Attend QA program-related meetings including assisting with agenda preparation and meeting minutes.
• Assist with and participate in in-person and virtual training sessions.
• The position requires effective and efficient coordination abilities.
• Periodic visits to project sites to inspect and document fieldwork may be required.

Qualifications
What you bring to our firm:

• BS degree in Engineering or Construction Management or related discipline or demonstrated equivalency of
  experience.
• Minimum 8 years of construction/materials experience

• Familiar with IDOT's Manual of Test Procedures for Materials and the Standard Specifications for Road and
  Bridge Construction
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Word, and web-based software
• Actively engages multiple perspectives when solving problems, seeks to learn from peers, and encourages reciprocal learning among team members.
• Actively advocates for full inclusion in the workplace, fostering an environment that welcomes diversity and values equity for all employees, partners, clients, and the communities that TranSystems serves.

What we'd prefer for you to bring to our firm:

• 10+ years of experience in construction including 3+ years of experience as an office/documentation
  engineer or as a Resident Engineer on construction projects.
• Experience working within a technical office or construction environment preferably in HMA, PCC, and
  aggregate material testing and inspection categories as related to roadway construction.
• Certification in IDOT Documentation
• Experience includes work on projects for IDOT, CDOT, ISTHA, and/or federally funded projects for
  municipalities or other local agencies
• Local candidates
• Strong Word, Excel, and Database skills

TranSystems is proud to be an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer and ensures nondiscrimination and equal employment opportunity in all programs and activities in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, age, national origin, pregnancy status, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status, disability, protected Veteran status or any other status protected by law. In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, we will hire only U.S. citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the United States (if the position is or will be one which is subject to U.S. law).
As the employer of choice, we are committed to action and strive for a company that reflects the vast diversity of our country and the communities we serve. TranSystems is committed to embracing diversity in all forms, including race, culture, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, thought and religious background. We acknowledge the impacts of prejudice and discrimination on historically underserved communities. We commit to establishing a more diverse, inclusive and positive work environment that drives innovation.
Recruiters or staffing agencies: TranSystems is not obligated to compensate any external recruiter or search firm who presents a candidate, their resume, or profile to a TranSystems employee without 1) a current, fully-executed agreement on file and 2) being assigned to the open position (as a search) via our applicant tracking solution.