Senior Office Engineer

Mannik Smith Group; East Brunswick Township (NJ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan with employer match

Educational assistance program

Paid time off/parental leave

Job summary

Mannik Smith Group is hiring a Senior Office Engineer located in East Brunswick, NJ. This position involves monitoring contractor operations, ensuring compliance with project specifications, and preparing documentation for construction projects.

Ideal candidates will have a background in civil engineering, 5+ years of heavy highway construction inspection experience, and relevant certifications. A competitive compensation package including benefits and a 401(k) plan is offered.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in heavy highway/bridge construction inspection.
• Experience with NJDOT / NJTA projects required.
• OSHA 10‑hour safety course is required.

Responsibilities

• Monitors contractor operations and verifying conformance with project plans.
• Serves as the on‑site highway inspector for construction work.
• Prepares daily reports, correspondence, and change orders.

Skills

Written and verbal communication skills

Time-management skills

Detail orientation

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil engineering

NICET Level III in Highway Construction certification

ACI, TCC, CCTC, and NJSAT certifications

Job description

Senior Office Engineer

Department: Construction/CEI

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: East Brunswick, NJ

Compensation: $120,000 - $130,000 / year

Description

Artheon is seeking talented professionals to join our growing team in support of diverse engineering and environmental projects. Whether your background is in civil engineering, environmental science, or infrastructure design, this is a great opportunity to contribute to meaningful work in a collaborative and innovative environment.

About Artheon

Artheon is a trusted engineering and consulting firm offering services that rival large organizations while maintaining the personalized client relationships of a boutique firm. With expertise spanning civil/site engineering, environmental permitting, transportation infrastructure, construction management, and advanced surveying technologies, we are committed to delivering high‑quality, timely solutions to local, state, and federal clients.

Responsibilities

• Monitors contractor operations and verifying conformance with project plans and specifications
• Serves as the on‑site highway inspector for construction work performed by the contractor and subcontractors
• Interacts with the construction contractor’s site supervision on field activities to ensure compliance with the construction contract requirements
• Prepares daily reports, correspondence, change orders, periodic payment estimates, and quantity computations
• Observes details of work performed by others, documenting results; obtaining photographic documentation of work performed
• Confirms compliance with technical documents and industry‑specific standards and codes
• Reviews and downloads field data into laptop computer and transfer to company server
• Discusses projects with project team on a daily basis
• Makes accurate judgment‑calls on a variety of construction field activities
• Will work night shifts and weekends, as required
• Performs other like duties, as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil engineering is preferred
• NICET Level III in Highway Construction certification is required
• ACI, TCC, CCTC, and NJSAT certifications required
• 5+ years of experience in heavy highway/bridge construction inspection
• Experience with NJDOT / NJTA projects required
• OSHA 10‑hour safety course is required
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Good time‑management skills
• Ability to perform under pressure
• Good skills in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• A strong attention to detail is necessary

Benefits

Artheon offers a competitive compensation package including medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage, 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, educational assistance program and paid time off/parental leave.