Senior Office Engineer

Responsibilities

• Lead the administration of construction projects, including planning, design, budget maintenance, scheduling, and labor compliance.
• Coordinate project delivery by tracking engineering activities with Project Managers, contractors, and field staff.
• Interpret architectural and engineering plans to provide contracting strategies and coordinate award documentation.
• Review and respond to Requests for Clarifications (RFC), Change Order Proposals (COP), and Change Directives (CD).
• Prepare cost estimates and assist in negotiating fair costs for contractor change orders.
• Monitor applications for payment and ensure projects are delivered within approved timelines.
• Perform site walks to verify field conditions and develop progress reports.
• Review contractor baseline schedules, including critical path and recovery schedule analysis.
• Ensure compliance with District standards, Division of State Architect (DSA) guidelines, and building codes.
• Maintain comprehensive project files, including correspondence, invoices, change orders, and claims.
• Coordinate progress meetings, prepare agendas, and manage action items.
• Assist in project close-out activities, including the acquisition of as-builts, test records, and maintenance manuals.

Requirements

• Minimum of 8 years of professional experience in construction management for commercial, public, or educational facilities.
• Proven experience managing projects with values exceeding $15M.
• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management (or equivalent qualifying experience).
• Ability to interpret complex architectural and engineering plans and proposals.
• Knowledge of Division of the State Architect (DSA) guidelines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience utilizing Building Information Modeling (BIM).
• Experience with LEED certified projects or the Collaborative for High Performing Schools (CHPS).
• Deep familiarity with the DSA construction and design process.

Benefits

• Salary range of $112,000 - $117,000.
• 100% employer-covered Medical, Vision, and Dental insurance for the employee.
• Life and Disability Insurance.
• Accrued vacation (10.5 days), sick pay (6 days), and holiday pay (13 days).
• 3% Employer 401k contribution after one year of service.
• Monthly cell phone stipend and company laptop provided.

About the Company

The Tsui Group specializes in construction management and professional services, providing expert oversight for large-scale infrastructure and educational facility projects.