Office Engineer

Luster National•Baltimore, MD

1d•$90,000 - $150,000

About The Position

Luster is building a talent pool of Office Engineers at various skill levels for future hiring needs; this posting is not for a currently available, specific opportunity. Selected candidates may have their profiles activated in the talent pool and be notified first when a project need arises. These roles support large, complex heavy-civil infrastructure programs, including highways, roads, bridges, transit, aviation, and water/wastewater projects delivered through traditional and alternative methods. Office Engineers run the construction office and maintain complete, current records for submittals, RFIs, contract documentation, payment applications, and changes, supporting defensible decisions on payment, time, and entitlement during audits or claim reviews. The scope and complexity of responsibilities vary by experience level. The position requires a relevant bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience, and at least five years of office engineering experience on large, complex heavy-civil infrastructure projects valued above $500 million. Candidates should have experience administering submittal and RFI logs, knowledge of contract documents and construction payment and change documentation, and proficiency with construction/project management software and Microsoft Office. Preferred qualifications include a relevant master’s degree, professional certifications, and experience with major construction packages, large-scale payment programs, claims and change documentation, public agency procedures, labor compliance tools, and dashboard reporting software. The expected salary range is $90,000–$150,000 per year ($43–$72 per hour), with the actual offer dependent on factors including experience, skills, education, certifications, and location. Benefits include flexible time off, paid holidays, parental leave, insurance coverage, retirement contributions, professional development, wellness support, and other employee programs. Luster states that it is committed to an inclusive work environment and provides accommodations for the application process upon request.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, construction engineering, construction management, engineering technology, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
At least 5 years of office engineering experience for large (>$500 million), complex heavy-civil infrastructure projects.
Experience administering submittal, RFI, and construction correspondence logs on an active construction program.
Working knowledge of contract documents, technical specifications, and construction drawings, and of how pay applications and change orders are documented against them.
Experience with industry-standard document management and project/construction management software, such as Procore, e-Builder, Primavera P6, Unifier, or Kahua.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite/Office 365, including tools such as Outlook, Teams, Word, and PowerPoint.
Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
Excellent multitasking and organizational skills.
Collaborative mindset that fosters teamwork, trust, and positive relationships.
Curiosity, problem-solving ability, and commitment to continuous improvement.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in civil engineering, construction engineering, construction management, or engineering technology.
Active professional certifications such as CCM (CMAA), PMP (PMI), and/or CDT (CSI).
Experience running owner’s construction office records on a package exceeding $100 million in construction value.
Experience administering pay applications and progress payments on a program valued at $1 billion or more.
Experience assembling change order and claim documentation later relied on in negotiation, dispute review board proceedings, or an audit.
Understanding of public agency procedures and contract compliance requirements, such as FTA, FAA, or state DOT requirements.
Experience with industry-standard labor compliance and document collaboration software, such as LCPtracker, B2GNow, Bluebeam Revu, or SharePoint.
Proficiency with Microsoft Power BI, Oracle Cloud Analytics, or other dashboard KPI reporting software.

Responsibilities

Administer submittal and RFI processes by logging, distributing, and tracking items through technical review to documented responses within contractual review periods.
Maintain current construction records, including contract documents, plans, specifications, addenda, and as-built markups.
Review pay applications and progress payment requests against verified quantities, the approved schedule of values, and contract terms, and route them for approval.
Compile and track change order documentation, including entitlement records, independent estimate backup, and negotiation history.
Monitor contract compliance items, including insurance certificates, bonds, certified payroll, DBE participation, and permit conditions, and escalate lapses that may affect payment.
Coordinate document flow across active work areas and the contract packages they support.
Reconcile field records, daily reports, and quantity documentation against contractor submissions to support payment decisions and claim review.
Coordinate with contractors, designers, and agency staff to keep responses moving, and document review-cycle delays and their causes.
Prepare program progress reports, log summaries, and meeting minutes, and track open action items to closure.
Organize document control structures, including naming conventions, version control, and retention, to support audits, claim reviews, and funding reviews.
Support schedule updates by reconciling schedule submissions against program records of submittals, RFIs, and change activity.