KDG Construction Consulting
Office Engineer
Los Angeles, CA - Full Time
KDG Construction Consulting is seeking an Office Engineer to support our project management team in a high-priority, active operating environment. This role is responsible for assisting the Project Manager with managing the scope, schedule, and operational interfaces of all design and construction-related activities for complex wayfinding programs. The Office Engineer provides a broad spectrum of technical and administrative duties primarily associated with submittal and Request for Information (RFI) management, as well as construction management support. This position plays a key role in maintaining a clear flow of information between design teams, contractors, and stakeholders to ensure project success.
Position Summary:
The Office Engineer is responsible for managing the technical and administrative documentation associated with the project lifecycle. This role requires a professional with a technical/construction background who is experienced in the project design life cycle—from Concept to Project Definition Book to Permit to Bulletins—and the construction life cycle, including pre-construction, estimating/buyout, phasing, implementation, and closeout. The Office Engineer plays a critical role in supporting the project management team by ensuring all project records are accurate, compliant, and distributed in a timely manner.
Key Responsibilities
Document Control & RFI Management:
• Manage and maintain all project documentation, including RFIs, submittals, change orders, meeting minutes, and daily reports.
• Prepare, process, and follow up on Requests for Information (RFIs), ensuring prompt communication of responses to all relevant parties.
• Update and maintain RFI and submittal logs in PMWeb, ensuring accuracy and compliance with project requirements.
• Track, log, and monitor contractor submittals to ensure timely review and distribution to design teams and project stakeholders.
• Maintain organized hard-copy and electronic project files; oversee document and submittal management systems.
Project & Design Support:
• Distribute documents, submittals, and RFIs for review; track review comments, compile responses, obtain management approval, and issue formal responses to contractors.
• Work with contractors to ensure drawings and project documents are posted and updated in a timely manner.
• Coordinate with contractors, design teams, inspectors, and project managers to support clear and consistent information flow.
• Manipulate various electronic file formats to create exhibits, graphics, and supporting materials for meetings and presentations.
Administrative & Field Coordination:
• Support field operations by coordinating with field engineers and superintendents to maintain alignment between project documentation and field activities.
• Assist in preparing construction meeting agendas, presentations, and action item logs.
• Perform additional project support duties, including attending and documenting project meetings, writing agendas and minutes, expediting processes, and maintaining expediting logs.
• Ensure proper filing, organization, and archiving of all project records in accordance with established project standards.
Qualifications
Required:
• 5+ years of experience in construction or engineering, preferably within an airport or similar active, large-scale operating environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Technical/Construction background with knowledge of design and construction contracting practices and methodologies.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Bluebeam.
• Experience with Project Management Implementation Systems; ability to work in PMWeb preferred.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and a thorough knowledge of industry practices and regulations.
Preferred:
• Professional certifications such as AAAE, LEED, PE, PMP, AICP, or any other relevant professional license.
• Specific knowledge and experience in the project design life cycle (Concept to Bulletins) and the construction life cycle (Pre-Con to Closeout).
Core Competencies:
• High level of team morale and professionalism reflecting well on the project team and external stakeholders.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to maintain complex logs and document systems.
• Commitment to maintaining excellent working relationships geared towards open communication and mutual problem-solving.
• Flexibility to work various shifts as needed; after-hours or weekend work may be required to perform the duties of the position.
Anticipated Salary Range: $85,000.00 – $94,000.00 per year
About KDG: KDG Construction Consulting is a leading provider of program, project, and construction management services. The firm serves clients in a broad range of markets throughout Southern California, including aviation, transportation, and infrastructure. KDG provides a full spectrum of management and technical services spanning the entire life cycle of a construction project.
Employment with KDG: KDG is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.
Position Summary:
The Office Engineer is responsible for managing the technical and administrative documentation associated with the project lifecycle. This role requires a professional with a technical/construction background who is experienced in the project design life cycle—from Concept to Project Definition Book to Permit to Bulletins—and the construction life cycle, including pre-construction, estimating/buyout, phasing, implementation, and closeout. The Office Engineer plays a critical role in supporting the project management team by ensuring all project records are accurate, compliant, and distributed in a timely manner.
Key Responsibilities
Document Control & RFI Management:
• Manage and maintain all project documentation, including RFIs, submittals, change orders, meeting minutes, and daily reports.
• Prepare, process, and follow up on Requests for Information (RFIs), ensuring prompt communication of responses to all relevant parties.
• Update and maintain RFI and submittal logs in PMWeb, ensuring accuracy and compliance with project requirements.
• Track, log, and monitor contractor submittals to ensure timely review and distribution to design teams and project stakeholders.
• Maintain organized hard-copy and electronic project files; oversee document and submittal management systems.
Project & Design Support:
• Distribute documents, submittals, and RFIs for review; track review comments, compile responses, obtain management approval, and issue formal responses to contractors.
• Work with contractors to ensure drawings and project documents are posted and updated in a timely manner.
• Coordinate with contractors, design teams, inspectors, and project managers to support clear and consistent information flow.
• Manipulate various electronic file formats to create exhibits, graphics, and supporting materials for meetings and presentations.
Administrative & Field Coordination:
• Support field operations by coordinating with field engineers and superintendents to maintain alignment between project documentation and field activities.
• Assist in preparing construction meeting agendas, presentations, and action item logs.
• Perform additional project support duties, including attending and documenting project meetings, writing agendas and minutes, expediting processes, and maintaining expediting logs.
• Ensure proper filing, organization, and archiving of all project records in accordance with established project standards.
Qualifications
Required:
• 5+ years of experience in construction or engineering, preferably within an airport or similar active, large-scale operating environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Technical/Construction background with knowledge of design and construction contracting practices and methodologies.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Bluebeam.
• Experience with Project Management Implementation Systems; ability to work in PMWeb preferred.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and a thorough knowledge of industry practices and regulations.
Preferred:
• Professional certifications such as AAAE, LEED, PE, PMP, AICP, or any other relevant professional license.
• Specific knowledge and experience in the project design life cycle (Concept to Bulletins) and the construction life cycle (Pre-Con to Closeout).
Core Competencies:
• High level of team morale and professionalism reflecting well on the project team and external stakeholders.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to maintain complex logs and document systems.
• Commitment to maintaining excellent working relationships geared towards open communication and mutual problem-solving.
• Flexibility to work various shifts as needed; after-hours or weekend work may be required to perform the duties of the position.
Anticipated Salary Range: $85,000.00 – $94,000.00 per year
About KDG: KDG Construction Consulting is a leading provider of program, project, and construction management services. The firm serves clients in a broad range of markets throughout Southern California, including aviation, transportation, and infrastructure. KDG provides a full spectrum of management and technical services spanning the entire life cycle of a construction project.
Employment with KDG: KDG is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.
