Office Engineer

HDR; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 88,900 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement savings plan with employer match

Paid time away and parental leave

Job summary

HDR is seeking an experienced construction project manager to oversee multidisciplinary projects. Ideal candidates will possess a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and at least five years of progressive experience in construction.

Responsibilities include interpreting construction drawings, maintaining records, and managing teams. HDR fosters a culture of equity, inclusion, and employee ownership.

The position offers a competitive salary based on experience and location, with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years progressive construction experience on multidisciplinary projects.
• Fundamental understanding of contracts and familiarity with construction codes and laws.
• Ability to supervise and direct project representatives.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret construction documents.
• Maintain accurate daily records of contractor's activities.
• Attend construction progress meetings and conduct observations.

Skills

Reading construction drawings

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license or Certified Construction Manager (CCM)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Primavera

Job description

Overview

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

Watch Our Story: https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story

Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret construction drawings and specifications, and identify discrepancies or conflicts within the documents
• Maintain accurate daily records of the contractor\'s daily activities and the work performed, and of the labor, equipment and materials used
• Review construction materials for Contract compliance
• Track quantities and develop pay estimates for acceptance
• Attend and/or chair construction progress meetings
• Conduct observations of the installation and acceptance testing of completed equipment and systems
• Identify nonconforming work, develop project punchlists and maintain until corrected
• Develop record documentation for engineer review/acceptance
• Assist with project audit/closeout
• Work under general supervision of a Design Project Manager
• Supervise and direct the activities of junior Resident Project Representatives and Construction Inspectors, testing services and subconsultants

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) license or Certified Construction Manager (CCM) certification
• Ability to interpret construction schedules
• Ability to problem solve and provide possible solutions to the engineer

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

What We Believe

HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other\'s life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment

As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.

Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement. The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. (Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. Temporary and part-time roles eligible for limited benefits.)

{Purchase, NY and Woodcliff Lake, NJ}: $111,125 - $158,750; {Albany, NY: $88,900 - $127,000}

Primary Location: United States-New York-Purchase

Other Locations: United States-New York-Albany, United States-New Jersey-Woodcliff Lake

Industry: Construction, Project Controls & Design/Build

Schedule: Full-time

Employee Status: Regular

BusinessClass: Field Services - FAR OH-based Contract

Job Posting: Jun 30, 2026

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer (https://www.hdrinc.com/equal-employment-opportunity-employer). We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.