Onsite Office Engineer — Water & Infrastructure Project Lead

HDR; City of Kingston (NY); On-site; USD 111,000 - 159,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking an Office Engineer to support construction services in the Hudson Valley and Catskills region. You will read drawings, track progress, manage records, and assist with project closeout while coordinating with design managers and junior inspectors on site near Olivebridge and Grahamsville, NY.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Engineering or Construction Technology, 5+ years of multi-disciplinary construction experience, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Technology, or equivalent
• At least 5 years progressive construction experience on multidisciplinary projects
• Must have a fundamental understanding of contracts and familiarity with codes governing construction
• Must possess the ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications and identify discrepancies or conflicts
• 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

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

Skills

Teamwork

Verbal and written communication

Problem solving

Active employee-owned culture

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Technology

Tools

Microsoft Office

Primavera

Job description

HDR is seeking an Office Engineer to support construction services in the Hudson Valley and Catskills region. You will read drawings, track progress, manage records, and assist with project closeout while coordinating with design managers and junior inspectors on site near Olivebridge and Grahamsville, NY.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Engineering or Construction Technology, 5+ years of multi-disciplinary construction experience, and strong communication skills.