Job Overview:
We are seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized Office Engineer to join our team. The Office Engineer will be responsible for supporting construction projects by handling the administrative and technical aspects from an office setting. This role involves coordinating between the field and the office to ensure project documents are accurate, up-to-date, and in compliance with contracts, specifications, and regulatory requirements. The Office Engineer will assist with submittals, drawings, permits, and contract documentation, helping ensure that construction projects proceed smoothly.
The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background in construction or civil engineering, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with both field teams and stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities:
- Update data in the Procore system through direct input of contract related information or up-loading other data files.
- Provide project staff with guidance on the use and application of Procore using procedures identified in the Project Implementation Manual.
- Assist with contract close-out and the secure Contractor prepared technical documents for project record documents, including as-built plans, drawings, and schematics.
- Assist with preparation of project status reports to identify progress and monitor the project schedule, budget, and staffing plan.
- Maintain the contract files and project logs that include Contractor-Client correspondence.
- Contractor invoices and progress payments, contract changes and claims, time sheets and overtime, and cost estimates for changes to contract work.
- Monitor and maintain contract logs with distribution of documents between Contractor and staff for compliance with contract time commitments.
- Coordinate the collection of daily inspection reports from field inspectors and record lost time for Contractors; reconcile the lost time with reports from the Contractors.
- Coordinate progress meetings with Contractor, staff, and technical consultants, prepare meeting agendas, record meeting minutes, and follow up on action items.
- Coordinate review of invoices and progress payments, prepare the payment packages for authorization for payment, and monitor compliance with Davis-Bacon wage rates.
- Support staff with collection of contract data and documentation to resolve contract changes and claims.
- Perform other duties as assigned by Project Manager and/or Task Manager.
Required Qualifications:
- A minimum of a bachelor's degree in engineering, project Management, engineering or a related field or equivalent work experience of at least four (4) years in a construction management or project management office.
- A minimum of three (3) years of experience in the design, construction, or project planning/management of electrical installations or similar infrastructure.
- Familiar with standard processes and procedures.
- Skilled with Microsoft 365© Suite of applications of applications and Procore.
- Demonstrated experience in a fast-paced engineering environment.
- Excellent verbal/written communication skills, and strong technical writing skills.
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- 401k Package
- Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
- A collaborative and supportive team environment.