Office Engineer

NV5 (NASDAQ: NVEE) is a provider of professional and technical engineering and consulting solutions to public and private sector clients in the infrastructure, energy, construction, program management and environmental markets. NV5 is an ENR Top 500 firm; we offer a full range of professional services in offices throughout the U.S.

The Office Engineer provides administrative and office engineering support and coordination for Civil Program Management group.  This position requires good communication (both verbal and written) skills, good independent decision making capabilities, and a clear understanding of when issues need to get escalated to the RE.  This position also requires a familiarity with the MS Office software. Primavera Experience is desired but not required. 

Projects are located in Los Angeles County.

The Office Engineer supports construction projects by managing contract documentation, reviewing progress estimates and extra work bills, and analyzing project plans and specifications.  The job requires experience and familiarity with the following:

• Contract Administration: Prepare and maintain complete, accurate construction records, files, and project documentation.
• Estimates and Payments: Review daily extra work bills from contractors, check quantity estimates submitted by field engineers, and compile monthly and final progress payment packages.
• Plans and Schedules: Analyze project plans, specifications, and estimates (PS&E) to identify issues, ensure constructability, and track progress schedules.
• Communication and Support: Act on behalf of the Resident Engineer in their absence, communicate instructions to staff or contractors, and respond to inquiries.

Duties may include, but are not limited to: 

• Receive Extra bills from construction contractors. Analyze Extra Work Bills (EWB) for accuracy, advise
  contractor and Resident Engineer of discrepancies, and enter accurate EWB into the Progress Pay
  System. Extra Work Bills result from work done under contract change orders.
  
• Prepare construction contract change orders and transmittal memorandums based upon input provided by
  the Resident Engineer and Field Engineer(s).
  
• Ensure that all contract documents are filed using the filing system
• Develop and review quantity calculations and monitor quantities and expenditures on the contracts.
  Maintain complete and accurate project records.

Skills:

Strong analytical and math skills, knowledge of highway construction methods, and proficiency with contract specifications and standard plans.

Communication skills include the ability to write clear reports, communicate technical instructions, and collaborate with internal and external project teams.

The pay range for this California position is $35 - $70 per hour.  Base pay offered may be higher or lower depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and location of the candidate. Restricted stock units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered.

All local employment laws apply. Base pay information is based on market location. Applicants should apply via the NV5 careers site.

NV5 offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, PTO, 401(k) and professional development/advancement opportunities.

NV5 provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. NV5 complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.