Office Engineer

Greenman-Pedersen Inc; Bridgewater Township (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Greenman-Pedersen, Inc. is seeking motivated Office Engineers to work on NJDOT bridge and highway construction projects in New Jersey. Ideal candidates bring strong documentation, payment processing, and coordination skills, with a focus on timely project deliverables and safety compliance.

The role requires NICET III certification and several years of field or office experience, with readiness for occasional night shifts and weekend work. Join a team that values collaboration and accuracy.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience as an Office Engineer on NJDOT highway and/or bridge projects.
• Proficiency reading, writing, and understanding English.
• Occasional extended hours including night shifts and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Managing and maintaining all project documentation.
• Reviewing and processing contractor payment requisitions.
• Preparing and processing change orders and submittals.
• Project closeout and inter-agency coordination.
• Completing daily work reports and payments for completed work.
• Liaising between project management, subcontractors, and site engineers to resolve problems.

Skills

Office Engineer experience

English proficiency

Night/Weekend availability

Education

NICET III certification

Tools

SiteManager

EBO

MURK

Job description

Job Preview GPI offers excellent benefits, including a 401(k) plan, ESOP, medical/dental/vision plans, paid time off, and more.

GPI is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

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Job Description Are you passionate about the infrastructure locally? Is career growth and development what you want? Do you like working on a variety of projects? Do you value a company that puts employee satisfaction at the forefront of who they are? If so, GPI wants you!

GPI seeks motivated and experienced Office Engineers to work on bridge & highway construction projects with the NJDOT or other local agencies in the New Jersey region. Ideally, we seek someone with a good work ethic, a desire to learn, the willingness to work collectively with our team and clients, and the ability to work on concurrent projects.

GPI's success has been built around its seven strategic objectives, starting with employee satisfaction. This is evident by the longevity of our employee retention and the family culture felt within our organization. As an employee-owned company, we work together as a team with a common goal to succeed.

Responsibilities

• Managing and maintaining all project documentation
• Reviewing and processing contractor's payment requisitions
• Preparing and processing change orders and submittals
• Project closeout and Inter-agency coordination
• Complete daily work reports and payments for completed work
• Acts as a liaison between project management, subcontractors, and site engineers to resolve problems

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience working as an Office Engineer on NJDOT highway and/or bridge projects
• NICET III certification is required
• Occasional extended work hours such as Night Shift /Weekend work availability
• Knowledge of MURK recordkeeping, including SiteManager and EBO

Requirements

• Maintain a valid driver's license with a clean motor vehicle report (MVR) for final consideration
• Possess a personal vehicle for use on or around a job site
• Read, write, and understand plans and directions given in the English language
• Basic computer skills with the ability to create and edit Microsoft Word and Excel documents, create Outlook emails and utilize SharePoint and Microsoft Teams to communicate with other team members
• Able to stand for approximately 3 hours minimum a day up to 8 hours
• Able to traverse a construction job site consisting of uneven ground varying in height and consistency of material, with a variation of elevation 19\" or less (mud, gravel, rutted ground, etc.)
• Able to wear GPI required PPE, i.e., hard hats, safety vest, work boots, and/or safety glasses/goggles while working
• Able to move equipment or inspection specimens weighing up to 50 pounds