Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Technology, or equivalent experience
Minimum of 5 years in progressive construction roles
Familiarity with construction contracts, codes, and laws
Ability to interpret construction drawings and spot discrepancies
Strong teamwork capabilities
Proficient in Microsoft Office and construction software like Primavera
Excellent communication skills
Active participation in an employee-owned culture essential
Responsibilities
Manage a portfolio of transportation-related projects
Oversee cost estimates, payment agreements, and change orders to contractors
Track project financials and compliance with schedules
Assist in negotiation of claims and contractor compliance
Handle submittals, RFIs, and approval processes
Benefits
Inclusive company culture focused on employee engagement
Focus on meaningful impact in the community and environment
Employee ownership fosters collaboration and connection
Opportunities for involvement in diverse employee network groups
Commitment to employee development and innovative solutions
Full Job Description
In the role of Office Engineer, we'll count on you to:
Manage one or a portfolio of projects at Transportation Facilities like Tunnels, Bridges, Terminals, Airports, Transit Systems, Ports, etc.
Oversee project independent cost estimates, processing and negotiating of payments/change orders to contractors, managing submittals/RFIs, approval of subcontractors, tracking of time and materials billings, tracking and forecasting of project financials, tracking compliance of project schedule.
Assist in the negotiation of construction claims.
Track contractor DBE/MBE/WBE/SBE compliance.
Perform other duties as needed
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field.
3+ years experience in construction, 2 + years as an Office Engineer working on major transportation/infrastructure projects for public agencies, such as PANYNJ, MTA, NJ Transit, NJTA, NJDOT.
Excellent Organizational and communication skills required.
OSHA 30-hour training
PE license in New York or New Jersey
Preference given to local candidate #LI-EH1
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
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
About HDR
HDR is an architecture, engineering, and consulting firm based in Omaha, Nebraska. The company was founded in 1917 as Henningson Engineering Company and has since grown to become one of the largest engineering firms in the United States. HDR provides a wide range of services, including architecture, engineering, environmental consulting, and construction management. The company has worked on a number of high-profile projects, including the Hoover Dam Bypass and the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge. HDR is committed to sustainability and has been recognized for its efforts in this area by organizations such as the U.S. Green Building Council.
