What are the responsibilities and job description for the Office Engineer position at Patrick?
OFFICE ENGINEER
Patrick, A RINA Company, is seeking an Office Engineer for a multi-year construction management project in Chicago, Illinois.
The Office Engineer (OE) is a project level position that assists the Construction Manager, Project Manager and/or Resident Engineer with supporting the technical and administrative requirements for all construction field related activities as directed. The Office Engineer primarily focuses on document workflow and control including the recording of, tracking of, and processing of construction related documents using the PMIS system (i.e., e-Builder or similar). This includes but is not limited to processing and tracking construction submittals and RFIs, coordinating responses with the Designer of Record(s), Client stakeholders and Contractor(s) as required, maintenance of tracking logs, preparing meeting minutes, and upkeep of the record set of Contract Documents. The OE is the “gatekeeper” of all construction related correspondence and project record documentation method of construction.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Develop and distribute meeting minutes.
- Assist construction manager, project manager, resident engineer, and team leadership in various administrative tasks.
- Process design and construction submittals and track review status
- Read and interpret complex plans, specifications, and shop drawings.
- Process, track, and report on Requests for Information
- Assist Resident Engineers to process, track, and report on NCRs, PCOs, DCRs, project issues, and other project-related processes.
- Ensure data is current in Project Management Information System so team members are accessing the most relevant information.
- Maintain organized and detailed project records.
- Prepare and support executive level and team level reporting and presentation materials.
- Read and comprehend contract documents.
- Oversee project closeout process.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, technical, or business-related area of study
- 2 years of professional work experience
- Familiarity with project management methodologies and best practices
- Construction Management experience a plus
- Strong oral and written communication skills needed to communicate with all levels of the organization, client, and key stakeholders.
- Ability to organize and prioritize work in a dynamic and complex environment to meet deadlines.
Additional Requirements
- Valid driver’s license
- Ability to travel to client site and/or field office
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of the work being performed. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.
ABOUT RINA:
To continue the expansion Patrick has experienced over the past 40 years, and to capitalize on the recent acquisition made by global corporation RINA, Patrick is planning for significant growth in North and South America. RINA is a worldwide engineering consultancy firm that provides an expansive range of services across the energy and mobility, marine, infrastructure, real estate, and industrial sectors. Patrick focuses on working with clients in the infrastructure, transportation, technology and renewable energy sectors throughout the entire process of project delivery - from planning and controls, comprehensive management services and construction, through to operations and maintenance. Combining forces with RINA presents an exciting opportunity to attract talented and multicultural people and to expand both our worldwide footprint and service offerings in new markets and application sectors.
Join our team and work on rewarding projects in a dynamic, multicultural and energizing environment that reaches beyond geographical and cultural boundaries. Patrick’s new status as a part of RINA provides opportunities for partnering with global clients, training to further advance your competencies and support your personal career development. Join us to make Patrick and RINA more successful than ever before by bringing your contributions developing innovative solutions to complex problems, delivering our mission and achieving the challenging goals we have set for ourselves. If you share our values and our vision, please apply. Make it sure, make it simple.
Patrick does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of Patrick without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of Patrick. Please, no phone calls or emails.
Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Policy Statement
It is the policy of Patrick Engineering Inc. (“Patrick”) to provide equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy) national origin, age, disabilities, marital status, sexual orientation, genetics, military status, disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, other protected veterans (veterans who served during a war or in a campaign or expedition for which a badge has been authorized), and Armed Forces service medal veteran, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. We are strongly committed to this policy and believe in the concept and spirit of the law.
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