Office Engineer (Newark, NJ)

Office Engineer (Newark, NJ) Jacobs - 3.9 Newark, NJ Job Details Full-time $100,000 - $125,000 a year 18 hours ago Benefits Caregiver leave Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance Life insurance Qualifications Construction schedule coordination Data analysis skills Workplace dispute resolution Construction management software Working on construction projects in a civil infrastructure role Construction document control Relationship management Project scheduling Full Job Description Location Newark, New Jersey, United States Capabilities Construction Office Setup Office/Onsite Job ID #41181 Market Transportation At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good. Your impact When you join our team, we'll provide you with the opportunity to serve as the Office Engineer on our construction management team. Explore how when you join us you can exhibit your skills as an office engineer in a heavy civil construction environment while we provide you both personally as well as professionally opportunity to grow with each construction project. We'll provide you professional growth, when you help us…. Prepare and/or review payment applications, performing desk audits of contractor billings, ensuring proper documentation is received from Contractors for all aspects of contract, preparing monthly reports, monitoring contracts, preparing Project Meeting Minutes, preparing general correspondence. Assist with shop drawing tracking and distribution. Notify Contractors immediately of all new Change Orders and Time and Material work; ensure tracking and signing tickets daily for all Time and Material work; ensure that Change Order work and Time and Material work is accurately documented on Daily Inspector's Reports Prepare and/or review change orders. Also prepare estimates and scopes of for proposed change order processing. Ensure construction photos are taken on a regular basis and are properly filed under the system developed and maintained by the Project Controls Manager. Attend technical meetings and CPM update meetings as required. Prepare input for the monthly report as required. Maintain documentation for Contract Closeout including requirements for Controlled Inspections, Occupation or Use Prior to Completion, Substantial Completion, Spare Parts turnover log and CM Equipment Tracking Logs. Display strong organizational, communication and interpersonal skills and have the ability to work in a fast-paced team environment with multiple deadlines. Assist Environmental, Health, and Safety Professionals with site safety verifications of the Contractor work activities, notifying Contractors of, and documenting concerns. Track of extra work, net cost work, classified item work. Capable of following through with contract closeouts Here's what you'll need Substantial professional years of experience Experience working on Heavy Civil Construction Projects Must be proficient in the use of computer to prepare reports using Microsoft Office programs such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook Must possess the physical ability to move around an active construction site Experience with Port Authority preferred but not required Proficient with web-based construction document management platforms Excellent team player with exceptional interpersonal skills to deliver results Working knowledge of construction scheduling and document controls software Adept at interpersonal relationship building, conflict resolution, and participating in diverse teams Excellent communications skills, self-motivation, team-oriented work practices, and strong data analysis & technical problem-solving skills #LI-SW1

Posted Salary Range:

Minimum 100,000.00

Posted Salary Range:

Upper 125,000.00 Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan. Jacobs has an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, and caregiver leave. And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock. The base salary range for this position is $100,000.00 to $125,000.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Job posted on June 22, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days. Onsite employees are expected to attend a Jacobs Workplace on a full-time basis, as required by the nature of their role. Your application experience is important to us, and we're keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support .