HDR

Office Engineer

HDR • $80K — $120K *
New York, NY 10025In-Person
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 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
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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.
Learn more about HDR
Size
10,000 employees
Industry
Real Estate & Construction
Founded
1917
* Ladders Estimates

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