Office Engineer - NYCDEP

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

When you join our team, we’ll provide you with the opportunity to serve as the Office Engineer for the construction of heavy civil construction. Explore how you can exhibit your skills as an office engineer in a heavy civil construction environment while we provide you both personally and professionally opportunity to grow with each construction project. We’ll provide you professional growth.

• Prepare and/or review payment applications, perform desk audits of contractor billings, ensure proper documentation is received from contractors for all contract aspects, prepare monthly reports, monitor contracts, prepare Project Meeting Minutes, and prepare general correspondence.
• Assist with shop drawing tracking and distribution.
• Notify contractors immediately of all new change orders and time and material work; ensure tracking and signing tickets daily for all time and material work; accurately document change order work and time and material work on Daily Inspector’s Reports.
• Prepare and/or review change orders and prepare estimates and scopes for proposed change order processing.
• Ensure construction photos are taken regularly and properly filed under the system developed and maintained by the Project Controls Manager.
• Attend technical meetings and CPM update meetings as required; prepare input for the monthly report as needed.
• Maintain documentation for contract closeout, including requirements for controlled inspections, occupation or use prior to completion, substantial completion, spare parts turnover log, and CM equipment tracking logs.
• Display strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills and work in a fast‑paced team environment with multiple deadlines and oversight of a team of sub‑consultants.
• Assist Environmental, Health, and Safety professionals with site safety verifications of contractor work activities, notifying contractors of and documenting concerns.
• Track extra work, net cost work, and classified item work; follow through with contract closeouts. At Jacobs, we’re partnering across the globe to create the best project outcomes by maximizing the design, digital technology, and support capabilities of our Global Integrated Delivery (GID) teammates.

• A bachelor’s degree in engineering (civil, mechanical, or related field).
• Substantial professional experience in heavy civil construction projects.
• Proficiency in using computers to prepare reports with Microsoft Office programs such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Physical ability to move around an active construction site.
• Experience with NYC DEP.
• Proficiency with web‑based construction document management platforms.
• Excellent team player with exceptional interpersonal skills to deliver results.
• Working knowledge of construction scheduling and document controls software.
• Adept at interpersonal relationship building, conflict resolution, and participating in diverse teams.
• Excellent communication skills, self‑motivation, team‑oriented work practices, and strong data analysis and technical problem‑solving skills.

Jacobs health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you and the things you care about: your health, your well‑being, your security, and your future. Eligible employees and their dependents may elect medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees can enroll in our company’s 401(k) plan, and, if eligible, a deferred compensation plan and an Executive Deferral Plan. We offer an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for eligible full‑time exempt employees, seven paid holidays, one floating holiday, and caregiver leave.

Hired applicants can purchase discount company stock and may receive a performance discretionary bonus.

The base salary range for this position is $104,000 to $135,000. Individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Onsite employees are expected to attend a Jacobs workplace on a full‑time basis as required by the role.