Office Engineer

About the Position 

We are seeking an experienced and successful Office Engineer to serve as a key member of an engineering team for heavy civil infrastructure and transit projects. They will be responsible for managing project documentation, coordinating with field teams, ensuring compliance with design specifications, reviewing construction submittals, and overseeing the technical aspects of a project from the office, while maintaining accurate project records and reports.

This is a long term, full-time, onsite position located in the greater Washington DC metro area. 

Responsibilities 

• Route and track contractor submittals and RFIs for review response. 
• Assess, advise, and prepare response to contractor submittals and RFI's. 
• Quantify potential contract changes and facilitate and track change orders. 
• Assist in the preparation of change orders. 
• Process, print and file all incoming and outgoing project documents and correspondence. 
• Process and distribute change proposals, design changes and change orders. 
• Maintain project files, material documentation and records. 
• Draft correspondence to administer the terms of agreements. 
• Report on project progress and trends; draft monthly progress reports. 
• Track correspondence for issue resolution, follow-up, changes, and directions. 
• Prepare for and document conferences/meetings. 
• Prepare meeting agendas with input from stakeholders. 
• Attend progress and safety meetings as required. 
• Take meeting notes; prepare and distribute minutes and notes to all parties involved. 
• Compile monthly progress payments; maintain all relevant records. 
• Review Contractor/Subcontractor payroll for compliance (e.g., certified payroll, pay registers, etc.) 
• Assist in project close-out activities including the resolution of potential claims. 
• Track and process all contract payments. 
• Maintain all EEO/DBE, etc. training documentation and participation. 
• Maintain project office, supplies, etc., and provide administrative support as needed. 

Skills and Attributes 

• Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills. 
• Possess excellent multi-tasking and organizational skills. 
• Possess excellent collaboration skills. 
• Possess excellent time management skills and attention to detail. 
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. 

Minimum Qualifications 

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent. 
• 5+ years of relevant Office Engineer experience working on heavy civil infrastructure or transit projects. 
• Familiarity with construction plans, specifications and estimate preparation, review processing, compliance requirements for construction projects, construction materials, methods and procedures. 
• Experience working with contract documents and construction plans and specifications. 
• Proficiency with industry standard document control software (e.g., SharePoint, E-Builder, Aconex, Procore, etc.)   
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (e.g., Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)  

Preferred Qualifications 

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or Business Administration. 

Compensation Details 

The salary range listed for this role is $24-$31/hr ($50k-$65k/yr). The final salary offered is based on multiple factors and is thoughtfully aligned with each candidate’s level of experience, breadth of skills, total education achieved, certifications/licenses that have been obtained, etc. 

Just LOOK at the Benefits We Offer! 

• Unlimited Flexible Time Off 
• Paid Holidays 
• Health Insurance 
• Dental Insurance 
• Vision Insurance 
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare and Dependent/Elder Care) 
• Long Term Disability Insurance 
• Short Term Disability Insurance 
• Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Policy 
• 401(k) Plan with Guaranteed Employer Contribution 
• Formal Career Planning and Development Program 
• $2,500 Annually Towards Professional Development 
• Wellness Program with Monthly Wellness Stipend 
• Company Cell Phone or Cell Phone Plan Reimbursement 
• Free Personalized Meal Planning & Nutrition Support with a Registered Dietitian  
• Free Personal Financial Planning Services 
• Employee Assistance Program 
• Employee Discounts 
• Employee Referral Bonus #IN-LNJS 

Luster is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to criminal history, race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. This employer participates in E-Verify. The employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's I-9 to confirm work authorization.

All positions may be subject to a background check and drug test once a conditional offer of employment is made for any convictions directly related to its duties and responsibilities, in accordance with all applicable local, state, and/or federal regulations.

This job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.

Luster does not accept unsolicited resumes. In the absence of a signed agreement, Luster will not consider or agree to payment of any kind. Any unsolicited resumes presented to Luster personnel, including those submitted to Luster hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Luster.

Please email hiring@luster.com for accommodations necessary to complete the application process.