Office Engineer

Arcadis•New York, NY

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Arcadis is seeking an Office Engineer to join their Water Division as part of their construction management team on construction projects within the NYC Metropolitan Area. This role offers an opportunity to develop experience and technical knowledge of municipal infrastructure and general building projects, executing and managing programs under the supervision of the Assistant Project Manager. The Office Engineer will support the firm’s day-to-day construction oversight activities, assisting the resident engineer and inspection efforts on a municipal construction contract to build a new boiler building at a multi-building NYCHA housing development in Brooklyn, NY.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field.
2 years of experience

Nice To Haves

Prior experience as a project/office engineer with both technical and administrative duties
Proficiency with web-based construction document control programs such as Trimble Unity Construct (eBuilder)
Professional licensure such as an EIT
OSHA 10 Construction Safety Training
Experience with NYCDOB permitting
Experience with NYCHA

Responsibilities

Function as a submittal coordinator and liaison between design staff and contractor for the review and processing of shop drawings.
Act as a liaison to design staff to respond to contractors’ RFIs.
Monitor and report on construction progress and contractor’s compliance with quality and safety requirements.
Review and technically evaluate contractors’ documentation and construction work for compliance with the design drawings and specifications.
Interact with other consultants to schedule on-site special inspection and asbestos abatement monitoring services and resulting reports.
Perform monthly record keeping, including reviewing consultant invoices for completeness and accuracy.
Manage meeting agendas and minutes, general correspondence, and compile/draft required reports and deliverables.
Fill-in for inspectors as required.
Review and process various construction permits for regulatory compliance.
Handle construction change order management, including quantity take-off, cost estimating, and negotiations.