Project Representative; Office Engineer

Position Overview

The Project Representative (Office Engineer) role at HDR leverages your engineering expertise to oversee construction projects and ensure labor compliance. As part of an employee‑owned firm dedicated to fostering a welcoming and inclusive workplace, you are empowered to bring authentic ideas to work every day.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain labor compliance requirements.
• Set up and maintain construction project files.
• Create, verify, and process change orders.
• Read and interpret construction drawings and specifications, identifying discrepancies or conflicts.
• Maintain accurate daily records of contractor activities, labor, equipment, and materials used.
• Monitor and enforce labor compliance.
• Prepare prevailing wage reporting.
• Receive, review, and interpret daily reporting.
• Attend and participate in construction progress meetings.
• Observe installation and acceptance testing of completed equipment and systems.
• Identify nonconforming work, develop punchlists, and follow through to correction.
• Develop record documentation for engineer review/acceptance.
• Assist with project audit and closeout.
• Work under general supervision of the Resident Engineer.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Technology, or a related field, or equivalent education and experience.
• Minimum of 5 years progressive construction experience on multidisciplinary projects.
• Fundamental understanding of contracts and familiarity with codes and laws governing construction.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting construction drawings and specifications, identifying discrepancies or conflicts.
• Team‑player attitude with the ability to work collaboratively.
• Computer literate with experience using Microsoft Office, Primavera, or related construction packages.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Commitment to being an active participant in HDR’s employee‑owned culture.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) license or Certified Construction Manager (CCM) certification.
• Ability to interpret construction schedules.
• Effective problem‑solving skills and capability to propose solutions to engineer’s questions.

Benefits & Compensation

• Compensation: Expected compensation range: $100,000 - $150,000 DOE
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Short‑ and long‑term disability and life insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Paid time off, parental leave, and paid holidays
• Retirement savings plan with employer match
• Employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement