Office Engineer

Compensation Range (Northern California Region)

• Base Salary: $78,000 - $80,000
• Cost of Living Adjustment: $4,200 (Sacramento) – San Luis Obispo $19,200; Bay Area $25,800
• Total Compensation Range: $82,200 - $105,800 (Salary + COLA, depending on Project location and experience)

Position Overview

Hensel Phelps, founded in 1937 and one of the largest employee-owned general contractors in the country, specializes in building development, construction, and facility services across diverse markets. Recognized for excellence in aviation and as a top general contractor, the company thrives on core values such as Ownership, Integrity, and Diversity.

The Office Engineer (OE) supports field execution with a focus on project administration, safety, quality control, and trade partner/supplier management. Employment is contingent upon successful verification of work authorization, substance abuse screening, physical exam (if applicable), and background checks.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the field through materials management to maintain project schedule and sequencing.
• Supervise trade partner employees involved in the submittal and shop drawing process.
• Perform detailed reviews and provide approvals of submittals, shop drawings, and product data.
• Create and process RFIs in a solutions-oriented manner.
• Process subcontract bonds, insurance, pay applications, correspondence, change estimates, and potential change orders.
• Assist with data gathering for monthly owner pay application and margin analysis.
• Participate in jobsite safety meetings, audits, and quality control activities including preparatory, initial, and follow-up inspections.
• Support BIM and VDC coordination meetings and review coordinated shop drawings.

Required Qualifications

• A 4-year degree in Civil, Structural, Architecture, or Construction Management.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Strong communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (specifically Excel-based templates), ProjectSight, Primavera, and AutoDesk Suite.

Preferred Qualifications

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

Benefits & Perks

• Company paid medical insurance, life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment, and long-term disability.
• 401(K) retirement plan and health savings account (HSA) (HSA not available in Hawaii).
• Employee assistance program (EAP) along with vision and dental insurance (employee paid enrollment).
• Paid time off beginning upon hire.
• Annual bonus plan (for project engineers and above) based on company and individual performance.
• Company cell phone or cell phone allowance, plus a vehicle or vehicle allowance (for project engineers and above).
• Potential cost of living adjustment (COLA) based on position location, subject to periodic review.