Office Engineer

What you’ll be challenged to do:
Independently performs a variety of assignments requiring the application of standard construction engineering techniques for a small project or selected segments of a larger project. Must be capable of exercising independent judgment in evaluating, selecting, and applying standard construction engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria to make minor adaptations and modifications. Assignments have clear and specific objectives and require the investigation of a limited number of variables. Possesses skills to acceptably supervise OE and FOA staff.

In this capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following:

• Reviews and modifies schedules, specifications, and drawings.
• Prepares status and progress reports.
• Recognizes construction or engineering problems and applies standard techniques and procedures to resolve same.
• Coordinates drawing schedules, project schedules, and contract schedules with design engineering activities.
• Evaluates alternate construction methods.
• Initiates field changes to drawings and specifications.
• Reviews and comments on contract specifications.
• Establishes and maintains job record files.
• Assists construction inspectors and contractor’s representatives in clarification of contract drawings and specifications relative to assigned contracts.
• Reviews and processes contractor's submittal of shop and working drawings and material samples and distributes as required.
• Assists in reviewing contractor's claims determining merit of claims and negotiating cost and /or time adjustments based upon such claims.
• Prepares change orders and contract modifications.
• Assists in preparing cost and/or time estimates for pending change orders and contract modifications.

At GFT, a privately held AEC firm, we innovate where transportation, water, power, and buildings converge. We call this the Infrastructure of Life. We measure our success by the strength of our relationships – that’s why we’re the employer of choice for 5,000+ of the industry’s brightest engineers, planners, architects, inspectors, designers, and more.

Our clients choose us for our expertise and prefer us for our nimble approach, creativity, and personal touch. Backed by over a century’s experience, together we’re building a lasting legacy for future generations: stronger communities, a healthier planet, and better lives.

GFT: Ingenuity That Shapes Lives™ is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veterans’ status or other characteristics protected by law.

Unsolicited resumes from third party agencies will be considered the property GFT.

GFT does require the successful completion of a criminal background check for all advertised positions. 

Location: Raleigh
Core Business Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Employment Status: Full-Time