Office Engineer - NJDOT

HNTB Corporation; Parsippany-Troy Hills (NJ); On-site; USD 100,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

HNTB Corporation in Newark, New Jersey is looking for a capable Construction Contract Administrator to support field engineering and monitor contractor compliance on diverse infrastructure programs.

You will assist the Resident Engineer or Project Manager with contract administration, interpret plans, maintain records, and help manage submittals, change orders, and monthly progress payments. A Bachelor's in Engineering with 4+ years of experience is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering with 4+ years' experience; or Master's with fewer years.
• Master's or Doctorate in Engineering highly preferred for advanced project work.
• Proficient in Excel and progress reporting.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Resident Engineer/Project Manager in construction contract administration.
• Interpret plans and reviews submittals for contract compliance.
• Maintain as-built drawings, records, and test results.
• Log inspector daily reports and process payments and submittals.
• Support project controls and change orders processing.
• Facilitate timely issue resolution for scheduling and constructability.

Skills

CPM scheduling

Advanced calculations

Excel reporting

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree in Engineering

PhD in Engineering

Job description

What We're Looking For At HNTB, you can create a career that is meaningful to you while building communities that matter to all of us. For more than a century, we have been delivering solutions for some of the largest, most complex infrastructure projects across the country. With our historic growth, it is an exciting time to join our team of employee-owners. This opportunity entails being responsible for performing contract and project administration responsibilities and supporting field engineering functions for projects and programs of a diverse nature. Assists the Resident Engineer or Project Manager with routine contractor activities in order to monitor individual contractor compliance with specifications, plans, and other contract provisions.

At HNTB, we are harnessing the power of collaboration and innovation to establish a new vision for the future of mobility across our country. You don’t have to look far to see our impact. For more than a century, HNTB’s spark has connected people and places, expanded opportunity, and left a lasting impact on our communities. Our culture of integrity and inclusion, combined with groundbreaking solutions, has affirmed our reputation and positioned our firm as the industry leader in delivering extraordinary value. When you join HNTB, you are joining an employee-owned firm founded on the values of integrity, collaboration, personal accountability, respect for others, and the development of all employees. We are committed to the continual improvement of an inclusive workplace. We encourage our employees to bring their whole and authentic selves to work, provide them a meaningful welcoming environment where they are valued, celebrated and respected. Diversity of thought and unique perspectives drives innovation, engagement and retention, which makes HNTB better and brings value to our clients and our communities.

What You’ll Do

• Assists and acts as when needed, the Resident Engineer and/or Project Manager in the administration of the construction contract.
• Provides interpretation of contract plans and specifications and reviews contractor's shop drawings and submittals for contract compliance, as applicable.
• Maintains as-built record drawings, project files, and records database including specifications, test results and reports.
• Keeps inspector's daily report of assigned work activities.
• Performs reviews for approval of contractor's monthly schedule submittals and pay estimates.
• Assists in project administration by monitoring internal project controls and claims documentation.
• Reviews schedules and facilitates resolution in problem situations.
• Responsible for logging, tracking, and processing requests for information, submittals, change orders, and other project deliverables.
• Reviews inspector's daily reports for conformance with the project requirements, plans, specifications, quantities, contractor's progress, and as-constructed data.
• Reviews, assembles, and processes the monthly progress payments.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What You’ll Need

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering and 4 years relevant experience, or Master's degree in Engineering and 3 years relevant experience, or Doctorate degree in Engineering and 2 years relevant experience.

What You’ll Bring

• Identifies complex discrepancies or conflicts within documents and takes appropriate action to resolve issues.
• Performs advanced calculations, develops plots and graphs using Excel, and drafts detailed reports for project progress reporting to the client.
• Provides direction on projects to less experienced staff.
• Performs advanced shop drawing and submittal review as well as advanced CPM schedule analysis.

What We Prefer

• NICET Certification American Concrete Institute (ACI), SAT and TCC Certifications OSHA 30 certified preferred.
• Agency safety training certified.
• Experience with NJDOT Site Manager
• Additional Information Click here for benefits information: HNTB Total Rewards Click here to learn more about Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. #AS #ConstructionManagement .

Locations

Newark, NJ, Parsippany, NJ (Fairfield) . . . . . . . . The approximate pay range for New Jersey is $100,048.18 - $156,485.61. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position based on all selected locations within the state at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on factors, including but not limited to, the individual’s qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as physical work location within the state. . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Equal Opportunity Employer

HNTB is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other status protected by law. We will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with a disability where appropriate.

Work Authorization

In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, we will only employ qualified individuals legally authorized to work in the United States (if the position is or will be one which is subject to U.S. law). Verification of employment eligibility will be required.

E-Verify / Right to Work

HNTB participates in E-Verify Know your rights: Right to Work