Office Engineer

HDR•Los Angeles, CA

21h

About The Position

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world? Watch Our Story:' https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story' Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world. HDR is providing PM/CM services for the Los Angeles World Airports ATMP Landside Improvements Project. The project will deliver critical improvements to the roadways, streets, and thoroughfares in and around the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) campus. HDR will assist with the management of projects throughout the design, preconstruction, and construction phases, from inception to closeout. HDR is proud to lead a strong team of world-class professionals to sculpt this project that is a key part of the infrastructure transformation ahead of the 2028 Olympics and will serve millions of travelers and Angelenos for decades to come. In the role of Office Engineer, we'll count on you to:

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Technology, or combination of education and relevant experience
A minimum of 5 years progressive construction experience on multidisciplinary projects
Must have a fundamental understanding of contracts and familiarity with codes and laws governing construction
Must possess the ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications and identify discrepancies or conflicts within documents
Must be able to work in a team environment
Must be computer literate, experience with Microsoft Office, Primavera, or related construction packages
Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills
An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must
Sponsorship (visa) for US employment authorization is not available now or in the future for this position

Nice To Haves

Experience with Caltrans and/or City of Los Angeles projects.
Familiarity with Progressive Design-Build, Design-Build, and/or CMGC delivery methods.
Professional Engineer (PE) license or Certified Construction Manager (CCM) certification
Ability to interpret construction schedules
Ability to problem solve and provide possible solutions to the engineer

Responsibilities

Construction Administration & Contract Compliance
Represent the Owner in construction administration activities in accordance with contract requirements, Owner policies, and applicable procedures.
Intake, review, log, and track RFIs, submittals, potential change items, and other contractor correspondence for contractual and procedural compliance.
Identify appropriate distribution lists and route documents to design, construction management, and Owner stakeholders for review and response.
Track responses and ensure timely closure of all construction correspondence through Owner-approved document control systems.
Assist the Construction Project Manager(s) with drafting correspondence, responses, task orders, change orders, and other contract-related documentation.
Document Control, Reporting & Pay Applications
Maintain accurate and complete project records, logs, and correspondence files in Owner-approved document and project management systems.
Coordinate with document control staff to ensure documents are properly filed, indexed, and retrievable.
Assist in preparation of monthly project reports, summaries, dashboards, and status updates for the Owner.
Meeting Support & Project Coordination
Attend weekly construction solutions meetings, look-ahead schedule meetings, and other project meetings on behalf of the Owner’s team.
Prepare clear, accurate, and detailed meeting minutes documenting discussions, decisions, action items, responsible parties, and due dates; obtain approval of meeting minutes from attendees.
Distribute meeting minutes in accordance with Owner procedures and track action items to closure.
Assist the Construction Project Manager(s) by identifying unresolved issues, recurring risks, and coordination concerns discussed during meetings.
Coordinate with third-party stakeholders including utility companies, materials testing laboratories, surveyors, source inspectors, and construction inspection teams.
Schedule Awareness & Look-Ahead Review
Review and understand contractor-provided six-week look-ahead schedules and short-term planning documents.
Assist the Construction Manager in tracking planned versus actual activities and identifying potential conflicts, constraints, or coordination issues.
Coordinate with construction management, inspection staff, and third-party stakeholders to verify upcoming work activities reflected in look-ahead schedules.
Maintain logs or summaries of look-ahead activities and required actions as directed.
Claims & Dispute Support
Support the Construction Project Manager, Construction Manager, and Project Controls Manager with research, documentation review, and fact-finding related to contractor disputes and claims.
Assist in development of fact-finding reports, chronologies, and Owner position papers to support dispute resolution and claims avoidance.
Maintain organized and complete records to support negotiations and issue resolution.
General Support
Advise the Construction Project Manager(s) and project staff of document status, outstanding actions, and administrative risks.
Perform other construction administration and project support duties as required to support successful project delivery.