Office Engineer

Compensation for this role ranges from USD 72,800 to 93,600 per year. The position is based onsite in Columbia, MD and supports the Construction Management Team on a major roadway improvement and weigh station project. The Office Engineer will provide on-site and office oversight, handle project administration, manage the schedule and submittals, oversee QA/QC and safety, and coordinate with the client.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Retirement savings
• Paid sick leave
• Paid vacation or personal time
• Paid parental leave
• Paid time off for bereavement
• Paid time off for voting
• Paid time off for naturalization proceedings

Responsibilities

• Provide full-time on-site, office and field oversight for a major roadway improvement project
• Oversee activities for the weigh station project
• Manage project administration and maintain project records
• Maintain accurate documentation and correspondence
• Prepare and enter payments and maintain related records
• Prepare and distribute project correspondence and reports
• Attend project meetings and record meeting minutes
• Review the Contractor's baseline schedule and periodic updates, identify risks, and coordinate corrective actions with the client
• Review daily inspection reports and verify payment quantities against contract requirements
• Review, verify and process contractor pay applications and related quantities
• Review, log and coordinate with the Designer of Record to respond to submittals, RFIs and shop drawings
• Ensure field staff have current construction documents and inspector reports reflect plans and specifications
• Confirm as-built sketches, quantity calculations and manpower/resource tracking are accurate
• Coordinate QC/QA testing subcontractor schedules
• Coordinate client and third-party inspections of partial and as-built deliverables, including commissioning of civil, mechanical, electrical, plumbing and control systems
• Support commissioning of these systems and assist with punch lists and project closeouts
• Support final inspections and acceptance processes
• Monitor contractor compliance with approved Safety and Health Plans, site safety plans and OSHA requirements; promote a strong safety culture and address unsafe conditions promptly
• Ensure compliance with construction permits, environmental permits, and applicable regulations of AHJs including the Client, Local, State and Federal agencies
• Perform additional duties as required by business needs

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field
• Minimum three years of experience in an Office Engineer, Construction Inspector or similar role
• Ability to read plans and specifications and prepare contract administration documentation
• Ability to advise senior staff of potential change orders, differing field conditions and overruns
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Commitment to safety and ethical decision-making; adhere to WSP health, safety, drug/alcohol and harassment policies

Technologies

• Microsoft Office
• Procore