Construction Office Engineer
First Montgomery Development 📍 Cherry Hill, NJ
Join Our Team
First Montgomery Development is a growing real estate development and construction company specializing in multifamily residential communities throughout the region. We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Construction Office Engineer to support our project management and field teams on multifamily new construction projects.
This position plays a key role in the successful delivery of projects by managing project documentation, supporting cost controls, coordinating communication between stakeholders, and assisting with project closeout activities. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced construction environment and enjoys being a critical part of the project team's success.
Responsibilities
Project Administration & Document Control
- Manage and track Requests for Information (RFIs), submittals, and project correspondence.
- Maintain project documentation within Procore and company filing systems.
- Track material procurement status and subcontractor documentation.
- Prepare meeting agendas and record/distribute meeting minutes.
- Monitor drawing revisions and maintain updated project drawings and as-built records.
- Coordinate with municipalities, agencies, inspectors, consultants, and project stakeholders.
- Organize and maintain project files to ensure accurate and timely access to information.
- Support communication between project managers, superintendents, subcontractors, vendors, and ownership teams.
Cost Control Support
- Assist Project Managers with change order administration and tracking.
- Process and track subcontractor and vendor pay applications.
- Create and maintain purchase orders.
- Track company-purchased materials and equipment.
- Maintain accurate cost documentation and assist with project budget tracking.
- Support invoice and contract documentation management.
Field & Project Support
- Prepare and distribute project progress reports.
- Assist with punch list administration and tracking of outstanding items.
- Support project schedules by monitoring deliverables and deadlines.
- Coordinate project closeout documentation, including warranties, manuals, certifications, and as-built drawings.
- Compile and organize complete closeout packages for project turnover.
- Provide administrative support to field personnel and project management teams as needed.
Qualifications
Required
- 2+ years of experience in construction project coordination, project administration, or construction management support.
- Experience working on commercial, residential, multifamily, or ground-up construction projects.
- Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
- Ability to prioritize multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- High level of attention to detail and accuracy.
Preferred
- Experience with multifamily new construction projects.
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field.
- Experience working with developers, general contractors, and subcontractors.
Software Skills
Required
- Procore
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Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)
- DocuSign
Preferred
What We're Looking For
The ideal candidate is a proactive problem-solver who enjoys keeping projects organized and moving forward. You are comfortable working with project teams in both office and field settings and possess the attention to detail necessary to manage critical construction documents, financial tracking, and project closeout requirements.
Why Join First Montgomery Development?
- Opportunity to work on high-profile multifamily development projects.
- Collaborative and team-oriented culture.
- Competitive compensation and benefits package.
- Professional growth and advancement opportunities.
- Stable and growing organization with a strong development pipeline.
First Montgomery Development is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex,
national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other
characteristic protected by law.
First Montgomery Group is a builder, developer, owner and property manager of real estate holdings, including ten multi-family apartment communities totaling over 4000 units; Three shopping centers and retail sites totaling over 320,000 square feet of rental space; and other projects in various stages of planning, development and approval.
- You will learn the ins and outs of the real estate industry and find your voice in a career you can grow in.
- We will share our knowledge from more than 30 years in the business.
We want people with a fresh point of view who want to make a difference with their work. In our family-owned real estate organization, we welcome positivity and thrive on shared ideas. We build communities and careers in a fun atmosphere that elevates your quality of work. As an Accredited Management Organization, we uphold the ethics and ideas of the Institute of Real Estate Management, creating sustainable, social, and well-maintained properties for our residents. Find out more about starting your career with us.
