Office Engineer

Harper Consulting Services, LLC.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Harper Consulting Services, LLC is seeking an experienced Office Engineer to support a major LAX construction project. This 100% on-site role requires coordinating project documentation, RFIs, submittals, and logs, while assisting PMs and field teams to keep the project on schedule.

Responsibilities include maintaining accurate records, preparing meeting materials, tracking action items, and supporting reporting and closeout activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction-related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• Experience as Office Engineer or similar construction project support role.
• Experience with drawings, RFIs, submittals, and project docs.
• Strong organization, ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; professional interaction.

Responsibilities

• Support PM and field teams with daily project coordination and documentation.
• Maintain organized project files, logs, drawings, specs, and records.
• Prepare and track RFIs and coordinate responses.
• Assist with submittals, shop drawings, product data, and material info.
• Maintain document-control logs and assist with schedule tracking.
• Attend project meetings and track action items.
• Provide general administrative and technical project support.

Skills

Organizational skills

Written and verbal communication

Microsoft Office proficiency

Document-control experience

PM coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Procore

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Bluebeam

Job description

Job Description Location: Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) – 100% On-Site Position: Office Engineer Employment Type: Full-Time / Project-Based Reports To: Project Manager / Senior Project Manager

POSITION SUMMARY

H + V is seeking an experienced, highly organized Office Engineer to support an active construction project at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). The Office Engineer will support the project management and field teams with project documentation, coordination, tracking, reporting, and administrative functions necessary for successful project execution. This is a 100% on-site position. Remote and work-from-home arrangements are not available for this role.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the Project Manager, Superintendent, and other project personnel with day-to-day project coordination and documentation.
• Maintain organized and accurate project files, logs, correspondence, drawings, specifications, and other project records.
• Prepare, maintain, and track Requests for Information (RFIs) and coordinate responses with appropriate project team members.
• Assist with the preparation, processing, tracking, and distribution of submittals, shop drawings, product data, and material information.
• Maintain current RFI, submittal, change, and document-control logs.
• Review project drawings and specifications to assist with document coordination and identify discrepancies requiring clarification.
• Assist with document control, including distribution and maintenance of current drawings, specifications, bulletins, sketches, revisions, and other project documents.
• Support change-management documentation, including tracking potential changes, field conditions, directives, and supporting documentation.
• Prepare or assist with meeting agendas, meeting minutes, action-item logs, and follow-up documentation.
• Attend project coordination, construction, and other project meetings as required.
• Track open action items and follow up with responsible parties to support timely resolution.
• Assist with daily, weekly, and monthly project reports.
• Coordinate project information between field personnel, project management, contractors, subcontractors, consultants, and other project stakeholders.
• Assist with procurement and material tracking, including delivery status and outstanding information, as required.
• Support project schedule and milestone tracking.
• Participate in field walks, inspections, coordination activities, and other project activities as required.
• Assist with project closeout activities, including punch-list documentation, as-built information, warranties, operations and maintenance manuals, and other required closeout documentation.
• Provide general administrative and technical support to the project team as needed.
• Perform other project-related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field preferred; equivalent relevant construction experience may be considered.
• Previous experience as an Office Engineer, Project Engineer, Project Coordinator, or similar construction project support position preferred.
• Experience working with construction drawings, specifications, RFIs, submittals, and project documentation.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and Teams.
• Experience with construction project management and document-control platforms such as Procore, Autodesk Construction Cloud, Bluebeam, or similar systems preferred.
• Ability to communicate professionally with contractors, subcontractors, consultants, project management personnel, and client representatives.
• Ability to work independently while functioning effectively as part of a project team.

ATTENDANCE & PROJECT REQUIREMENTS

• Regular, reliable, and punctual attendance at the assigned LAX project location is an essential requirement of this position.
• The employee must be able to report to and perform the essential functions of the position at the assigned project location during the required project schedule, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• The selected candidate must also: Comply with applicable project, contractor, LAWA, airport security, and access requirements.
• Obtain and maintain required airport access credentials or badging, if required.
• Follow all applicable safety, security, access, and work rules.
• Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) when entering active construction or field areas.
• Participate in required project orientations, safety meetings, training, field walks, and project meetings.

PHYSICAL / WORK ENVIRONMENT

This position involves office and project coordination activities within an active construction environment. The employee may periodically be required to walk active construction areas, climb stairs, attend field walks and meetings, and work around construction activities while wearing required PPE. The position involves periods of computer and desk work as well as standing, walking, meetings, and field coordination.

CORE COMPETENCIESSuccessful candidates should demonstrate:

• Strong attention to detail
• Organization and document-management skills
• Professional written and verbal communication
• Follow-through and accountability
• Ability to prioritize competing deadlines
• Problem-solving skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced construction environment
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Professionalism and discretion when handling project or client information

SCHEDULE

The employee is expected to report to the assigned project location for each scheduled workday. Depending on project activities and operational requirements, occasional early starts, evenings, schedule adjustments, or additional hours may be required.

EMPLOYMENT

This position is employed by Harper Consulting Services, LLC DBA H + V and assigned to support a construction project at Los Angeles International Airport. Project assignment, responsibilities, work location, schedule, and duration may be adjusted based on legitimate business and project requirements.

H + V is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Company Description Harper Consulting Services is a small, minority- and women-owned company that has been proudly serving clients since 2016. We specialize in a diverse range of services, including project management, relocation management, and warehousing, as well as escorting, driver escorting, guard and fire watch services, and bag portering. Our expertise spans the private, public, and aviation sectors, enabling us to provide reliable, professional, and tailored solutions that meet the unique needs of each client.

Company Description Harper Consulting Services is a small, minority- and women-owned company that has been proudly serving clients since 2016. We specialize in a diverse range of services, including project management, relocation management, and warehousing, as well as escorting, driver escorting, guard and fire watch services, and bag portering. Our expertise spans the private, public, and aviation sectors, enabling us to provide reliable, professional, and tailored solutions that meet the unique needs of each client.