Office Engineer — Path to Project Management (Civil)

Galvin Bros., Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family-owned stability

Mentorship and growth

Competitive salary $80k–$100k

Job summary

Galvin Bros., Inc. is seeking an organized Assistant Project Manager / Office Engineer to support heavy civil and sitework construction across the New York metropolitan area.

The role bridges field and office tasks, coordinating documents, procurement, subcontractors, and field operations. Ideal candidates will manage multiple projects, communicate effectively with field and office teams, and pursue growth into full project management.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in civil/sitework construction; field exposure is a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field preferred but not required; equivalent field experience will be considered.
• Experience on municipal or public agency projects is a plus.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced construction environment.
• Self-motivated with attention to detail and follow-through.
• OSHA 30 and/or SST 62 preferred or willingness to obtain upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, track, and manage RFIs, submittals, transmittals, permits, meeting minutes, and project correspondence.
• Maintain organized digital and physical project files, including drawings, reports, permits, and contract documentation.
• Coordinate document flow between project managers, superintendents, subcontractors, suppliers, owners, and design teams.
• Read and interpret civil/sitework drawings, specifications, and contract documents.
• Identify inconsistencies, missing information, and potential field conflicts.
• Support constructability reviews, quantity takeoffs, and change order documentation.
• Assist with procurement activities, including material tracking and lead times.
• Support subcontract administration, including correspondence, performance, and payment documentation.
• Assist with field coordination and construction observation to verify work aligns with plans and specs.
• Assist with layout verification, production tracking, quantity tracking, and field documentation.
• Coordinate with field crews and superintendents on daily operations, scheduling, and site logistics.
• Assist with coordination involving DOB, DEP, DOT, utility companies, and other public agencies; support permit tracking and inspections.

Skills

Civil/sitework

Multitasking

Communication

Organization

Field coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

Excel

Microsoft Project

Procore

Primavera P6

Job description

Galvin Bros., Inc. is seeking an organized Assistant Project Manager / Office Engineer to support heavy civil and sitework construction across the New York metropolitan area.

The role bridges field and office tasks, coordinating documents, procurement, subcontractors, and field operations. Ideal candidates will manage multiple projects, communicate effectively with field and office teams, and pursue growth into full project management.