Office Engineer

OBAYASHI CORPORATION is seeking an Office Engineer to join the North American Civil Group (NACG). The Office Engineer will support the Heavy Civil Group with bids/proposals, pursuit projects, project controls, and various other tasks related to estimating and construction operations. This role will be based in Foster City, CA.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Pursuits & Preconstruction:

• Take part in bid/proposal development - from issuance to submission of RFQ/RFP (strategy, content development/brainstorm, review cycles)
• Break down and organize RFQ and RFP requirements into trackable sections
• Ensure RFQ/RFP Addendums are distributed and communicated to all stakeholders
• Assist with solicitation of subcontractors, suppliers, and manufacturers for bids/proposals and follow through with agreements after successful bid
• Assist with content development of proposals, research past projects for relevant content
• Take meeting minutes of various RFP/bid development meetings
• Assist with setup of collaborative platforms (ex. SharePoint, BlueBeam, Adobe) for internal and external partners
• Organizing past docs into a centralized cloud location

Project Controls:

• Assist with ERP System (Viewpoint Vista), HCSS Heavy Job – from setting up new projects, upkeep of existing project data, and coordinate with various Departments to troubleshoot issues
• Assist with entering data into the ERP system, identify pain points, and develop solutions
• Participate in reviewing cost reports with management
• Assist with field operations such as preparation of purchase orders and subcontracts
• Provide general support to heavy civil operations, including but not limited to, quantity takeoffs, estimates, proposal preparation, business development efforts.

The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to those listed above, and other duties may be assigned

EDUCATION & WORK EXPERIENCE:

• 3 years of experience in working on heavy civil construction projects
• ERP system experience (Viewpoint Vista experience preferred but not required)
• Experience with Purchase Orders, Subcontracts, and various agreements used on construction job sites.
• Experience working on bids/proposals a plus
• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering/Construction Management preferred

SKILLS:

• Excellent communication skills – both verbal and written
• Ability to solve problems on their own
• Attention to detail
• Willingness to learn new tasks/software
• Positive, can-do attitude
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, under pressure
• Proficient in using a computer and Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc) and other collaborative software (SharePoint, Teams, Adobe, BlueBeam Revu, etc...)
• Ability to understand and follow standard operating policies and procedures.

OTHER:

• Able to work after hours, weekends and on call when needed.
• Limited traveling for meetings and site visits.
• Ability to walk and work on outdoor construction job sites.
• Ability to lift and/or lift up to 40 lbs.
• Onsite Project Team opportunities are available on an as-needed basis.

ANTICIPATED SALARY RANGE: $94,500-$125,000 USD / yr

In accordance with California state law, Obayashi Corporation is committed to providing clear and transparent information regarding the compensation for this position. The final salary offered will be based on various factors, including the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and relevant market considerations. This salary range reflects what we reasonably expect to pay for this role within California. Compensation in other states may vary based on local market conditions and applicable regulations. We strive to offer competitive and fair compensation across all locations.

BENEFITS:

Obayashi Offers Competitive Market Salaries and Benefits Package including:

• Medical PPO Plan and HDHP
• Dental DPO Plan
• Vision Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Sick Leave
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) Plan Matching

Employee benefits are 100% covered by Obayashi and family coverage is covered at 80%.

About Obayashi

Obayashi Corporation has delivered quality solutions to infrastructure challenges across the globe for more than 130 years. Founded in 1892, Obayashi is the largest Japanese Contractor and the fourth-largest International Contractor conducting business in the United States. Obayashi has been operating and completing projects in the United States since 1979. Obayashi provides a full range of general contractor services in both public works and private sectors including: office buildings, residences, tunnels, highways, rail systems, bridges, artificial islands, airports and nuclear power plants. Other services include urban planning and architecture, real estate and property development, environmental, and waste services. The North American Operations consolidated revenue is over $3 billion in the United States and Canada.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Obayashi Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. We want to have the best available persons in every job. Company policy prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, creed, gender, religion, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition including genetic characteristics, sexual orientation, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. It also prohibits unlawful discrimination based on the perception that anyone has any of those characteristics, or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of those characteristics. The Company is committed to compliance with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. This commitment applies to all persons involved in Company operations and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee of the Company, including supervisors and coworkers.

To comply with applicable laws ensuring equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with a disability, the Company will make reasonable accommodations for the known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified individual with a disability who is an applicant or an employee unless undue hardship would result. If you need accommodation to complete the application process, please contact the Human Resources Department by either visiting Obayashi Corporation at 950 Tower Lane, Ste 800, Foster City, CA 94404 or call (650) 952-4910.