Office Engineer - Southwest Region

Position Description

The Office Engineer (OE) position supports the execution of work in the field with a focus on project administration activities. The OE participates in many of the field activities especially as related to safety and quality control. The office engineer works with the project engineer and responsibilities include the exercise of judgment and discretion in making recommendations, implementing policies and procedures, and handling a wide variety of matters in the office such as trade partner/supplier management to administer contract changes (e.g., RFIs and change orders), management of financial accounts, scheduling of deliveries, reporting on production trends, and other administrative aspects of the project as outlined in the Book of 14 and much more.

• A 4-year degree in Civil, Structural, Architecture or Construction Management.
• Valid Driver's License.
• Strong communication skills.
• Computer software – Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel-based templates, Project Sight, Primavera and Auto Desk Suite.

• Past internships in the construction industry are preferred, but not required.

• Support the field through materials management to maintain the project schedule and sequencing.
• Supervise trade partner employees involved in the submittal and shop drawing process.
• Perform detailed reviews and provide approvals of submittals, shop drawings and product data.
• Create and process RFIs in a solutions‑oriented manner.
• Process subcontract bonds, insurance, pay applications, correspondence, change estimates and potential change orders.
• Assist with data gathering for the monthly owner pay application and margin analysis.
• Participate in jobsite safety meetings, weekly safety audits, etc.
• Facilitate the quality control plan and participate in preparatory meetings, initial inspections, follow‑up inspections, etc.
• Support BIM and VDC coordination meetings in the creation of RFIs, as needed, and review shop drawings from the coordinated model.

• Moderate Work. Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Walking – occasionally moving around the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, boxes, cabinets, etc.
• Constantly operates a computer and other office machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, phone, computer, and computer printer.
• Frequent communication with employees and external stakeholders regarding a variety of topics related to office administration.
• Constantly computes, analyzes, and conceptualizes mathematical calculations and formulas.
• Regularly sits in a stationary position in front of a computer screen.
• Constantly reads written communications and views mail submissions; will also need to read blueprints and take/verify field measurements.
• Climbing – ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding and ramps at various heights.
• Balancing – maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling and to walk, stand or crouch.
• Stooping – bending the body downward and forward by the spine at the waist.
• Visual acuity and ability to operate a vehicle as certified and appropriate.
• Occasionally exposed to high and low temperatures.
• Frequently exposed to noisy environments and outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind.

Hensel Phelps provides generous benefits for our salaried employees. This position is eligible for company‑paid medical insurance, life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment, long‑term disability, 401(K) retirement plan, health savings account (HSA) (HSA not available in Hawaii), and our employee assistance program (EAP). It also is eligible for employee‑paid enrollment in vision and dental insurance. Hensel Phelps also believes in the importance of taking time to recharge.

As a result, salaried employees are eligible for paid time off beginning upon hire. Salaried positions (project engineers and above) participate in an annual bonus plan, subject to company and employee performance. Salaried employees (this is all salaried employees) are also eligible for a company…