Office/Documentation Engineer - AECOM

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AECOM is actively seeking a highly motivated Office/Documentation Engineer  to work on transportation infrastructure projects in Chicago, IL.

The qualified applicant should be able to demonstrate documentation experience from IDOT, Illinois Tollway, CDOT, and CDWM projects. This position is critical for the success of the project as it supports the Project Manager/Resident Engineer and rest of the construction engineering team.

The responsibilities includes, but not limited to;

• Managing Submittals and Requests for Information and reports.

• Responsible for the accurate processing of submittals to ensure the correct products and materials are installed throughout the project

• Prepare transmittals and draft correspondence for the Resident Engineer.

• Assist with the preparation of as-built drawings and assemble the project records for close-out.

• Review all Inspector’s Daily Reports (IRDs) for accurate reporting.

• Prepare weekly/monthly progress reports to include schedules, costs spreadsheets, and perform analysis

• Maintain Accurate Project Records:

• Organize project records/documents to allow ease of access for the resident engineer and other project members.

• Assist the Project Manager / Resident Engineer with the preparation of meeting agendas and prepare minutes of all meetings

• Ensure compliance with Project requirements and standards:

• Assist with the monitoring of project budgets and expenditures and communicate any issues to the project team in a timely manner

• Check all quantity calculations of completed work.

• Verify all material certifications are on file and all material testing has been performed and passed before recommending payment to the contractor for completed work

• Assist with preparing and maintaining schedules for the projects

• Performs a variety of tasks in support of the engineering staff.

• General understanding of procedures, company policies to achieve set results and deadlines. Viewed as competent in all areas.

• May oversee work of junior-level technicians.

Minimum qualifications:

• BA/BS + 4 Years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education

• Driving is required for this position

Preferred Qualifications:

• Six (6) years of experience in construction including three (3) years experience as an Office Engineer at least.

• BS degree in Engineering or Construction Management or related discipline or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education

• IDOT Documentation Certification for Contract Quantities

• Working knowledge of construction means, methods, materials, equipment, standards, and specifications

• Good writing and communication skills required

About AECOM

AECOM is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits program to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absence, voluntary benefits, perks, U.S. and global well-being programs, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

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Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity 

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.

Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.