Office Engineer

Employment Offer Contingent Upon Successful Completion of the Following:

• Verification of Work Authorization and Employment Eligibility 
• Substance Abuse Screening
• Physical Exam (if applicable)
• Background Checks for Badging/Security Clearances (if applicable)

About Hensel Phelps:

Founded in 1937, Hensel Phelps specializes in building development, construction and facility services in markets ranging from aviation to government, commercial, transportation, critical facilities, healthcare and transportation. Ranked #1 in aviation and #12 overall general contractor in 2021 by ENR, Hensel Phelps is one of the largest employee-owned general contractors in the country. Driven to deliver EXCELLENCE in all we do and supported by our core values of Ownership, Integrity, Builder, Diversity and Community—Hensel Phelps brings our clients’ visions to life with a comprehensive approach that begins with innovative planning and extends throughout the life of the property.

Position Description:

The Office Engineer (OE) works closely with the Project Engineer.  On jobs that do not have a Project Engineer, the OE will report directly to the Project Manager or Project Superintendent as determined by the project team.  Responsibilities of the position are similar to the Project Engineer and will include the exercise judgment and discretion in making recommendations, implementing policies and procedures and handling a wide variety of matters in the office; however, requirements of the job or the experience of the individual preclude him or her taking total responsibility.  Depending on the size and complexity of the project, there may be one or more Office Engineers.

Position Qualifications:

• 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, Prolog, Primavera and AutoDesk Suite.

Preferred Qualifications:

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

Essential Duties:

• Support the field through independent critical analysis of submittals, shop drawings, and expediting material deliveries.  
• Supervise subcontractor employees involved in the submittal and shop drawing process.
• Create and track RFIs.
• Process Subcontract bonds, insurance, pay applications, correspondence, change estimates, change orders.
• Help with gathering data for the monthly Owner Pay Application and Margin Analysis.
• Safety - Participate in the jobsite safety meetings, weekly safety audits, etc. Where necessary in the interests of safety, issue stop work directives.
• Quality - Facilitate and/or participate in Preparatory Meetings, Initial Inspections, Follow-up Inspections, etc.
• Working knowledge of how the VDC Scope of Work, VDC Execution Plan, and VDC deliverables align to the project planning strategies related to field operations (i.e. schedule, model coordination for submittals, constructability review, installation validation, BIM to Field Layout, Field Layout to BIM).  Ability to review and navigate within the current 3D model viewing and scheduling software and collaborate with the VDC team.

Benefits:

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 cell phone or cell phone allowance in accordance with company policy. Further, salaried employees (project engineers and above) also receive either a vehicle or vehicle allowance in accordance with Hensel Phelps’ policies.   Based on position location, a cost of living adjustment (COLA) may also be included (subject to periodic review and adjustment).  

Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer:

Hensel Phelps is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.  Hensel Phelps shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, domestic partner status, pregnancy, disability, citizenship, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)