Office Engineer

Here at Mott MacDonald, we are experts in engineering, management, and development services supporting multisector project work in over 150 countries. One of the largest employee-owned companies in the world, we pride ourselves in our ability to deliver exceptional outcomes through the connected thinking of our 20,000+ talented consultants. Sustainability and innovation are at the heart of all of our sectors which, in North America include Advisory, Built Environment, Energy, Transportation, and Water.

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 five (5) years’ experience performing technical support and evaluation of lump sum or provisional sum (time and materials) changes ranging from small to complex changes on large construction projects, and related contracts administration work.
• Experience on design-build contracts desired
• Working in a responsible position where an individual has knowledge of 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.

Salary Range: $87,000- $106,000

Benefits: 401k, medical, dental and vision insurance, STD/LTD disability, holiday, PTO, parental leave and company paid life insurance

Equality, diversity and inclusion

We put equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking 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.

Equal employment opportunity is the law. 
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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.

More about Mott MacDonald

We’re a global engineering, management and development consultancy.

Our purpose is to improve society by considering social outcomes in everything we do, relentlessly focusing on excellence and digital innovation, transforming our clients’ businesses, our communities and employee opportunities.

A fundamental part of this is respecting each person’s differences and striving to meet their needs.

Our values: progress, respect, integrity, drive, excellence