Office Engineer/Administrator, Heavy Civil

PRIMARY ROLE : The Office Engineer/Administrator, Heavy Civil, assists the Senior Office Engineer in overseeing construction projects and assessing the overall operational and financial performance across Obayashi's North American heavy civil operations, including its subsidiaries Kraemer North America, MWH, Kenaidan, and Obayashi Civil North America.

Responsibilities include

preparing project- and company-level operational summaries, reviewing and analyzing technical and administrative project management reports, project performance metrics, and operating results, and providing administrative and operational support to project teams as needed.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Review and analyze construction projects during the pursuit and execution phases, including drawings and specifications, schedules, project planning, financial performance, contractual requirements, key risks, and overall project status. Track the financial performance and operating results of North American Heavy Civil Group operations at both the project and company level, including budgets, forecasts, operating results, financial trends, and other key performance metrics.

Provide operational support for heavy civil projects and business activities, including quantity takeoffs, cost estimating, scheduling, proposal development, business development efforts, and coordination with Tokyo Headquarters.

Responsibilities

may include short-term travel to project sites to support ongoing project operations. Prepare and coordinate management reports and presentations for the Steering Committee and Board of Directors (BOD), and other management reviews at Obayashi's Tokyo Headquarters. Assist in the development of business strategies, annual business plans, and mid/long-term business plans for Obayashi's North American Heavy Civil Group.

Track management action items and follow-up progress to ensure that operational, financial, safety, quality, and project-related issues are properly managed. Support communication between North American operations and Tokyo Headquarters, including translation or interpretation coordination as needed. Perform other duties as assigned, including duties not specifically listed above, to support project review, project administration, management reporting, corporate administration, and business coordination.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, business administration, finance, or a related field preferred. 5+ years of experience in project administration, project controls, or business coordination, preferably within the construction or heavy civil industry.

REQUIRED SKILLS

Ability to organize and manage project information, including scope, schedules, milestones, contract status, and project issues, as well as accurately review and analyze financial and administrative data. Working knowledge of project performance metrics and profit-and-loss concepts. Fluency in Japanese is required to communicate effectively with Tokyo Headquarters and Japanese-speaking stakeholders.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, and the ability to learn internal systems. Strong organizational, documentation, follow-up, communication, confidentiality, and professional judgment skills. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. This position is not eligible for sponsorship .

ANTICIPATED SALARY RANGE : $120,000 - $135,000 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 Packages, including: Medical PPO Plan and HDHP Dental DPO Plan Vision Insurance Flexible Spending Account Health Savings Account Employee Assistance Program Life Insurance Disability Insurance 401K Matching Paid Time Off, Holiday, and Sick Leave and more. 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.