Office Engineer, Rail/Transit

RK&K is hiring an Office Engineer to join our team in support of our MTA customers. As an Office Engineer you will assists Construction Management and Systems Construction Management staff at various stages throughout the project duration. Their duties include, but are not limited to:

• Interpret contract documents and evaluate contract changes for entitlement
• Assist Resident Engineers in preparation of Contract Change Packages
• Develop Engineer's Estimates as required for changed/additional work
• Review change documentation for completeness and compliance with MTA procedures and regulations.
• Assist with contractor negotiations for changed/additional work
• Assist in the review and analysis of Contractor's requests for contract Time Extensions
• Assist in the defense of contract time-related disputes and/or claims
• Recommend corrective actions to include legal situations and non-responsive contractors
• Interpret contract specifications to assist in resolving disputes between contractors and the MTA
• Investigate and review contractor claims and advise the Project Controls Manager of findings
• Audit project records on an initial, interim, and final closeout basis for compliance with MTA policies and procedures
• Recommend application of liquidated damages
• Determine amount of Liquidated Damages to be assessed per day on various contracts prior to project advertisement
• Perform constructability reviews
• Conduct periodic construction project site visits to monitor project progress and assure progress schedule integrity, and participate in regular progress schedule meetings as required

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree from a nationally accredited college or university in any of the following areas of study: Construction Management, Engineering (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Structural, Environmental, Systems disciplines), or similar course of study.
• 7 years continuous Construction Management experience performing the duties of a Senior Inspector, Resident Engineer (RE), Office Engineer (OE), or equivalent.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong technical knowledge of typical construction methods and procedures including cost-control measures and schedule analysis techniques.
• Strong background of demonstrated ability in conflict resolution, negotiation, and claims analysis techniques.
• Strong background in the interpretation and review of construction drawings, specifications, schedules, etc.
• Intermediate computer skills, including functional familiarity with Microsoft Office.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional licensure or certification such as PE, PSP, CCP or similar certification
• 10 years continuous Construction Management experience performing the duties of a Resident Engineer (RE), Office Engineer (OE), or equivalent.

Other duties as assigned:

What we offer:

We are proud to offer our employees a world class benefits package that includes, but not limited to: Health/Dental/Vision, Matching 401K, Hybrid Work Schedule, Educational Reimbursement, PTO, Paid Holidays, Maternity/Paternity Leave, Company outings, Work/company discounts, much much more!