Position Description
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 exercising 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, and other administrative aspects of the project.
Position Qualifications
A 4-year degree in Civil, Structural, Architecture, or Construction Management
Valid Driver’s License
Strong communication skills
Computer software proficiency: Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel-based templates), ProjectSight, Primavera, and AutoDesk Suite
Preferred Qualifications
Past internships in the construction industry are preferred, but not required
Essential Duties
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
Perform detailed reviews and provide approvals of submittals, shop drawings, and product data
Create and process RFIs in a solutions-oriented manner
Process subcontract bonds, insurance, pay applications, correspondence, change estimates, and potential change orders
Assist 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