Construction Specialist Salary in Chicago, IL

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How much does a Construction Specialist make in Chicago, IL? The average Construction Specialist salary in Chicago, IL is $76,964 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $67,585 and $85,137. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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Construction Specialist

Always Underground Inc - Joliet , IL

The Construction Specialist will be responsible for day-to-day tasks associated with construction projects, including managing budgets, overseeing construction operations, collaborating with ...

LinkedIn - 6 days ago

Pipeline Construction Specialist

Tallgrass Energy - Hudson , CO

As a Construction Specialist at Tallgrass, you will be instrumental in helping Tallgrass construct and maintain company facilities. Your skills in construction pipeline, welding, and emergency ...

ZipRecruiter - 6 days ago

Construction Specialist

Agriland FS - Harlan , IA

... Construction Specialist? Apply now! AGRILAND FS is an equal opportunity employer

ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 28 days ago

Stucco lather & Plaster Specialist

37 Construction Specialists Inc - Rancho Cucamonga , CA

Construction 37 is seeking an experienced stucco lather and plaster specialist in Southern California. Plastering entails, a great deal of dexterity and speed. It involves the coating of internal ...

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Construction Specialist (Seasonal)

Ackerman Estvold - Williston , ND

ROLE The Construction Specialist (Seasonal) position is a full-time, temporary position performing general inspection duties on-site during the summer months. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES * Handles routine ...

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Construction Specialist

The Bergaila Companies - Denver City , TX

Inspect construction sites * Approve or reject construction work * Communicate with clients and contractors * Resolve construction disputes * Stay up-to-date on the latest construction technologies ...

LinkedIn - 26 days ago

What does a Construction Specialist do?

Common responsibilities of a Construction Specialist

Participate with other Divisions to identify integration opportunities and represent end-user preferences related to field hardware, application use/preferences and security considerations.

July 16, 2022

Performs site-specific training and briefing sessions for employee(s) prior to the start of field activities at the site and ensure the availability, proper use and maintenance of specified personal protective equipment, and other safety and health equipment.

November 27, 2022

Create, maintain, and present project-briefing materials as well as inputting required information and documents in the project management database, monitoring project budget and funding status and outlay rates.

February 06, 2023

Provide oversight to multiple construction projects simultaneously and work independently without constant supervision, yet still use good judgement and concise communication (verbal and written) to ensure that the Manager and Client Representatives understand what is happening at each jobsite.

February 08, 2023

Develop, plan, manage and administer the implementation of project-specific Construction Quality Control and Quality Assurance (QA/QC) Plans with CM team, contractors and clients (multiple Quality Control {QC} specialists, Commissioning, Qualification and Validation and/or jurisdictional inspection and testing personnel/agencies).

March 22, 2023

Demonstrated construction management skills including material & labor planning, cost & schedule estimating, contracting, cost & progress tracking and management, documentation, post appraisal and process improvement.

March 27, 2023

Review of Health and Safety Plans against site procedures and guidelines that have been developed by contractors to ensure they contain proper information based on the scope of work.

April 03, 2023

Works with accounts payable clerk to help code employee related payables (insurance, uniforms, etc) and receives information regarding employee deductions stemming from accounts payable invoices.

April 26, 2023

Prepare, file, and process weekly, monthly, quarterly and year-end reports (gross payroll, hours worked, vacation accrual, tax deductions, benefit deductions, etc.

May 12, 2023

Assist government leads with conducting annual capability gap and requirements validation assessments in response to emerging threats, changing external guidance, and realignment of mission priorities.

May 18, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Construction Specialist in Chicago, IL

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67585

85137

76964

Average Total Cash Compensation

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67841

85191

78044

What is the average salary for Construction Specialist in 2024?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Construction Specialist in Chicago, IL. The base salary for Construction Specialist ranges from $67,585 to $85,137 with the average base salary of $76,964. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $67,841 to $85,191 with the average total cash compensation of $78,044.

View Average Salary for Construction Specialist as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$76,964	$67,585 - $85,137
Bonus	$1,080	$256 - $54
Total Pay	$78,044	$67,841 - $85,191

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Construction Specialist Salary Near Chicago, IL

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Cicero, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $67,965 - $85,616	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Oak Park, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $67,965 - $85,616	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Oak Lawn, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $67,888 - $85,518	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Evanston, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $67,940 - $85,583	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Skokie, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $67,940 - $85,583	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Arlington Heights, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $66,419 - $83,667	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL

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