Office Engineer

At Mott MacDonald, we trust our brilliant people to do brilliant things in engineering, management, and development services, supporting multisector project work in over 150 countries. As one of the largest employee-owned companies in the world, we pride ourselves on our ability to deliver exceptional outcomes through our network of 20,000+ talented consultants. With sustainability and innovation at the heart of all our sectors in North America, including, Buildings, Energy, Transportation, and Water.

We believe in empowering our people to excel, learn, and grow, offering diverse opportunities to contribute to career-defining work. Join us and be part of a collaborative environment where your ambitions are united with ours, and you can truly shape your story.

Mott MacDonald is seeking an Office Engineer to support construction projects in Los Angeles. 

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Assists in the following: Preparation of modifications/change orders, preparation of cost analysis and pre-negotiation plans, evaluation, and resolution of claims.
• participating in preparation of reports and other correspondence; interfacing with contractors and agency personnel; and other related work and duties.
• Tracking changes and updating of change logs.
• Support development of technical scope for design and construction
• Assists client as required on negotiation of changes with contractor
• Research of contract documents to determine merit of the design / construction change.  
• Prepare Rough order magnitude (ROM) cost estimates for changes
• Review contractor’s T&M information and prepare draft Technical Evaluation
• Coordinate work with Metro Estimation team and Contract Administration
• Support Metro Contracts Team and other Departments as required

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree Preferred – Engineering, Construction Management, Business or other related field is desirable.
• Minimum of three (3) years’ experience performing technical support on large construction projects.
• Experience on design-build contracts desired
• Working in a responsible position where an individual has knowledge of design development and construction work progress and an understanding of how contract changes, additional work and schedule delays affect the contractor’s scope and work progress.  
• Field experience with an understanding of construction change process is desirable.
• Ability to review and understand Construction Plans and specifications
• Valid California Class C Driver License

Our teams are comprised of bright and enthusiastic people who wish to make a difference to the world that we live in. If you share that vision and don’t have all the experience outlined in this posting, we still want to hear from you!

Let’s discuss how we can help you take the next step in your career and how you can participate in an exciting new chapter for Mott MacDonald in North America.

At Mott MacDonald, we provide a comprehensive benefit package that includes 401k, medical, dental and vision insurance, short-term/long-term disability, paid holidays, PTO, parental leave and company paid life insurance. 

The expected salary for this position is $78,000- $87,000

Individual pay is determined based on several factors such as work location, education, experience, and unique skills. 

Equal opportunity is the law. 

We seek to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they have the opportunity to contribute.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, creed, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status or disability status.

Hybrid working policy

At Mott MacDonald, we believe it makes business sense for you and your manager to choose how you can work most effectively to meet your client, team, and personal commitments. We offer a hybrid working policy that embraces your well-being, flexibility, and trust.