Office Engineer

HNTB Corporation • San Jose, CA

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About The Position

This opportunity entails performing contract and project administration responsibilities and supporting field engineering functions for projects and programs of a diverse nature. The Office Engineer assists the Resident Engineer or Project Manager with routine contractor activities to monitor compliance with specifications, plans, and other contract provisions. The position offers an opportunity to advance a career while working on a large megaproject in Northern California.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and 4 years of relevant experience, or a Master’s degree in Engineering and 3 years of relevant experience, or a Doctorate degree in Engineering and 2 years of relevant experience.
• Identify complex discrepancies or conflicts within documents and take appropriate action to resolve issues.
• Perform advanced calculations, develop plots and graphs using Excel, and draft detailed reports for project progress reporting to the client.
• Provide direction on projects to less experienced staff.
• Perform advanced shop drawing and submittal reviews and advanced CPM schedule analysis.

Nice To Haves

• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Agency safety training certification.
• Training in digital construction management software such as Constructware, Asite, or similar.

Responsibilities

• Assist and act as needed for the Resident Engineer and/or Project Manager in administering the construction contract.
• Interpret contract plans and specifications and review contractor shop drawings and submittals for contract compliance, as applicable.
• Maintain as-built record drawings, project files, and records databases, including specifications, test results, and reports.
• Keep inspectors’ daily reports for assigned work activities.
• Review contractor monthly schedule submittals and pay estimates for approval.
• Support project administration by monitoring internal project controls and claims documentation.
• Review schedules and facilitate resolution of problem situations.
• Log, track, and process requests for information, submittals, change orders, and other project deliverables.
• Review inspectors’ daily reports for conformance with project requirements, plans, specifications, quantities, contractor progress, and as-constructed data.
• Review, assemble, and process monthly progress payments.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level