Office Engineer

KDG Construction Consulting • Long Beach, CA

1d • $120,000 - $135,000

About The Position

KDG Construction Consulting is seeking an experienced Office Engineer to support our Project Management Division on large-scale infrastructure and construction projects. This role combines construction administration, document control, and project coordination to support the successful delivery of projects and ensure compliance with agency and contract requirements. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in construction documentation, reviewing plans and specifications, processing payment applications, preparing meeting minutes, and maintaining accurate project records. This individual will work closely with Project Managers, Resident Engineers, contractors, consultants, and public agency representatives to support day-to-day project operations and facilitate the timely flow of information.

Requirements

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in office engineering, construction administration, or project coordination within the construction or infrastructure industry.
• Associate of Arts (AA) degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field preferred
• Experience supporting public agency or government infrastructure projects.
• Working knowledge of construction plans, specifications, contract documents, and construction administration procedures.
• Experience reviewing payment applications and tracking RFIs, submittals, change orders, and other project documentation.
• Experience preparing meeting minutes, project correspondence, status reports, and formal documentation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel.
• Experience with Oracle Primavera Unifier, Procore, and Kahua
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working directly with public agencies, Resident Engineers, Project Managers, and construction contractors.
• Familiarity with agency-specific document control procedures and formal correspondence requirements.
• Experience supporting change management, contract administration, and project reporting for large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Experience preparing formal Board letters or executive-level agency correspondence.

Responsibilities

• Review construction plans and specifications for completeness, consistency, and compliance with project requirements.
• Review contractor submittals, Requests for Information (RFIs), and other construction documentation; track status and coordinate responses with the appropriate project team members.
• Review contractor payment applications and supporting documentation for accuracy, completeness, and consistency with contract requirements.
• Assist with the preparation and processing of change orders, requests for quotation (RFQs), notices to proceed, and other contract administration documents.
• Maintain project logs and trackers for RFIs, submittmits, change orders, payment applications, and other key deliverables.
• Coordinate with Project Managers, engineers, contractors, and agency representatives to resolve documentation issues and keep project activities moving forward.
• Support the preparation of project status reports, correspondence, and other required deliverables.
• Establish and maintain organized electronic and hard-copy project filing systems in accordance with agency procedures and contract requirements.
• Manage the receipt, distribution, tracking, and archiving of project documents to ensure accurate version control and timely access to records.
• Maintain comprehensive document control logs and ensure project records are complete, current, and readily accessible.
• Review correspondence and project documentation for accuracy, formatting, and completeness before distribution.
• Utilize SharePoint, OneDrive, and other project management or document control platforms to manage project information and facilitate collaboration.
• Ensure compliance with agency-specific documentation, recordkeeping, and reporting procedures.
• Prepare, distribute, and maintain meeting agendas, meeting minutes, and action-item logs for project meetings.
• Track outstanding action items, decisions, and deliverables and follow up with responsible parties to support timely resolution.
• Coordinate project communications between internal teams, contractors, consultants, and agency stakeholders.
• Assist with preparing formal agency correspondence, Board letters, project reports, and executive-level documentation as needed.
• Provide general project coordination and administrative support to ensure efficient day-to-day project operations.

Benefits

• KDG is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree