Office Engineer

About the role

The Office Engineer (OE) position supports the execution of work in the field with a focus on project administration activities. The OE participates in many of the field activities especially as related to safety and quality control. The office engineer works with the project engineer and responsibilities include the exercise judgment and discretion in making recommendations, implementing policies and procedures, and handling a wide variety of matters in the office such as trade partner/supplier management to administer contract changes (e.g., RFIs and change orders), management of financial accounts, scheduling of deliveries, reporting on production trends, other administrative aspects of the project as outlined in the Book of 14 and much more.

Responsibilities

• Support the field through materials management to maintain the project schedule and sequencing.
• Supervise trade partner employees involved in the submittal and shop drawing process.
• Create and process RFIs in a solutions-orientated manner.
• Process subcontract bonds, insurance, pay applications, correspondence, change estimates and potential change orders.
• Aid with data gathering for the monthly owner pay application and margin analysis.
• Participate in jobsite safety meetings, weekly safety audits, etc.
• Facilitate the quality control plan and participate in preparatory meetings, initial inspections, follow-up inspections, etc.
• Support BIM and VDC coordination meetings in the creation of RFIs, as needed, and review shop drawings from the coordinated model.

Requirements

• A 4-year degree in Civil, Structural, Architecture or Construction Management.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Strong communication skills.
• Computer software - Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel-based templates, ProjectSight, Primavera and AutoDesk Suite.

Preferred Qualifications

• Past internships in the construction industry are preferred, but not required.

Benefits

• Medical insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Accidental death & dismemberment.
• Long-term disability.
• 401(K) retirement plan.
• Health savings account (HSA).
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Vision and dental insurance.
• Paid time off.
• Annual bonus plan.
• Company cell phone or cell phone allowance.
• Vehicle or vehicle allowance.
• Cost of living adjustment (COLA).

Pay

Compensation (Washington Only): $76,200 - $89,400

Schedule

Employment Offer Contingent Upon Successful Completion Of The Following:

• Verification of Work Authorization and Employment Eligibility.
• Substance Abuse Screening.
• Physical Exam (if applicable).
• Background Checks for Badging/Security Clearances (if applicable).