Lead Office Engineer – Dam & Water Infra (Onsite)

Saylor Consulting Group; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Job summary

Saylor Consulting Group seeks a Lead Office Engineer to support SFPUC’s Moccasin Dam long-term improvements. The role is in-person on the Moccasin project site in California, coordinating submittals, RFIs, and contract documents across CM/GC teams through late 2032.

The candidate will manage document control, schedules, and coordination with engineers, field staff, and environmental compliance, ensuring timely submissions and accurate records throughout construction.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of construction management experience on heavy civil public utilities.
• Experience as Office Engineer on a completed heavy civil infrastructure project (dam/reservoir/spillway) with >$15M value in last 10 years.
• Bachelor's degree in Civil/Mechanical Engineering, or Construction Management from an accredited institution.
• Experience administering submittals and RFIs.
• Experience on CM/GC delivery projects.
• Current OSHA 10-hour safety training certificate.
• Familiarity with SFPUC procedures.
• At least 2 years using CM software (CMIS, Procore, e-Builder, Unifier) within last 5 years.
• Experience tracking and auditing contractor as-built drawings monthly.
• CA EIT or CAC/CMIT certification.
• Valid driver’s license in any U.S. state.
• Ability to obtain Cal/OSHA 10 within 30 days of notice to proceed.
• Strong ability to read and interpret plans and specifications.
• Organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage high document volumes and deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the submittal management: log, review for completeness, route to reviewers, return within contractual timeframes.
• Coordinate RFIs: verify format, coordinate with Project Engineer and design team, track responses.
• Coordinate RFS with Project Engineer and Client/Operations Representative; prepare detailed responses.
• Maintain controlled set of drawings and specifications; annotate approved changes.
• Audit monthly as-built drawings and track deficiencies for correction.
• Use CMIS for document control and records management.
• Prepare agendas and minutes for weekly progress meetings and Pre-Construction Conference; track action items.
• Support change management and update change order logs through certification.
• Verify contractor payments and assemble supporting SFPUC documentation.
• Contribute to monthly/quarterly progress reports and track schedule performance.
• Coordinate shutdowns, testing, startup documentation with SFPUC Operations.
• Coordinate with Environmental Inspector on environmental submittals.
• Support CM/GC pre-construction activities including constructability reviews.
• Oversee Assistant Office Engineer and coordinate with Administrative Document Control Specialist.
• Support project closeout: final as-built drawings, warranties, turnover docs, and archiving.

Skills

Communication skills

Reading plans & specs

Detail-oriented

Document management

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Mechanical Eng or Construction Management

EIT / CAC / CMIT certification

Tools

CMIS

Procore

e-Builder

Unifier

Job description

Saylor Consulting Group seeks a Lead Office Engineer to support SFPUC’s Moccasin Dam long-term improvements. The role is in-person on the Moccasin project site in California, coordinating submittals, RFIs, and contract documents across CM/GC teams through late 2032.

The candidate will manage document control, schedules, and coordination with engineers, field staff, and environmental compliance, ensuring timely submissions and accurate records throughout construction.