O’Dell Engineering has joined Westwood
Be a part of our growing team. When you join O’Dell Engineering, you will be joining the Westwood team.
Not only do we offer competitive salaries and benefit packages, we provide extensive training programs in-house as well as through outside sources. If you desire to advance your career while working in a rewarding environment, O’Dell Engineering, a Westwood company is the place for you!
Best Companies Group Best Places to Work
Our team was named one of the “Best Places to Work: Central Valley” by Best Companies Group in 2022, 2020, 2019, and 2018. The program recognizes organizations with strong, positive work place environments. At O’Dell Engineering, a Westwood company we retain the best and brightest and believe that our employee first philosophy translates into motivated, successful, and dedicated employees ready to provide exemplary service. We believe in fostering a work environment centered on the principles of teamwork, commitment, and continuing education. We are proud to have a staff of premier professionals. Firm President Randall O’Dell stated, “Our goal is to provide an environment for professionals to thrive. Design is a thoughtful, creative process. Those who are drawn to this business are highly motivated and intelligent; what they need most from an enterprise is a good place, sufficient time, and support to pursue their life’s work.”
Our team has also been named a PSMJ Circle of Excellence Firm in 2022, 2021, 2019, and 2018. Our teams design projects have received awards from the American Society of Landscape Architects, the California Park & Recreation Society, the American Institute of Architects, the California Association of Recreation and Park Districts, and the California Special Districts Association.
O’Dell Engineering, a Westwood Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Values & Culture
Our employees have lives outside of the work office. Flexibility is key to creating balance between office-life and home-life. We support that philosophy and encourage flexibility in work scheduling.
Our collaborative methodology to projects also spills into our approach to activities in and outside of the office. Through a variety of methods such as basketball games, bocce ball tournaments, movie trivia challenges, an office barbecue, a community service event, or another friendly competition of sorts, our employees utilize teamwork, positivity, and fun to accomplish their goals!
Employment Application
If you are interested in joining the team, please submit a completed application (available for download here) and your resume to [email protected]. Candidates without a completed application and resume will not be considered.
Current Open Positions
Field Surveyor – Chainman View Detail ApplyModesto
| Civil Designer/Draftsperson | View Detail Apply | Modesto or Fresno |
| Landscape Designer | View Detail Apply | Modesto or Pleasanton |
| Civil Engineering Project Manager | View Detail Apply | Modesto or Fresno |
| Civil Project Engineer | View Detail Apply | Modesto or Pleasanton |
| Assistant Civil Engineer | View Detail Apply | Modesto or Pleasanton |
Survey Project Manager – Modesto or Fresno
Position Description:
Qualified candidates must demonstrate a strong knowledge of land surveying principles and practice, possess strong organizational skills, as well as strong verbal and written communication skills. AutoCAD proficiency is required, MicroStation a plus. Registration as a Professional Land Surveyor is required.
As a Survey Project Manager, you will lead a team of surveyors and technicians with the primary objective of providing a superior work product for a satisfied client. You will interact with staff, clients, contractors, and government agencies. Being concise and clear is imperative, both written and orally.
Job responsibilities include the preparation of maps, legal descriptions, exhibits, boundary resolution, research, and close interaction with Clients, field crews, and engineering staff. This is a management level position. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong technical and leadership skills, while maintaining a high standard of quality and professionalism. Duties include assisting with proposals efforts, coordinating resources, meeting project deadlines, and meeting budgets.
Projects include very large scale municipal projects (High-Speed Rail), large scale master planned land development projects, 3D laser scanning, high precision monitoring, on-call surveying for municipalities, small residential and commercial developments, and expert witness. To see some of our project experience, please visit the projects page of our website here.
Compensation:
Compensation for the position is based on education, knowledge, skills, attitude and experience. Position includes a generous benefit package with a 401k match and Incentive Compensation Bonus Program.
Salary Range: $92,400 – $156,000
Project Surveyor – Fresno
Position Description:
Project Surveyors support Project Management staff by leveraging survey knowledge and resources to help with each project from start to finish. They do this by providing research, support, and input for proposal preparation, coordination with field crews to collect data and information according to a written scope of work, survey data processing, coordination and oversight of technical staff, and quality control.
The position involves the coordination, oversight, technical development, and review of various survey products, including: preparation of filed survey maps (records of survey, parcel maps, tract maps), exhibits, legal descriptions, topographical survey CAD drawings and maps, reports (monitoring, survey control), boundary research, and boundary resolution. Project Surveyors are also frequently called upon to handle special tasks and projects due to their diverse and highly technical skillset. Examples include: task automation, development and maintenance of technical manuals and guidelines, participation in special committees, and handling the unique needs of each project and client.
Project Surveyors are given the opportunity to build their career up to a Project Manager level by their direct exposure to fundamental project management activities, including: internal and external client coordination, budget and schedule tracking, and coordination of schedules and resources.
O’Dell Engineering works on a wide variety of projects with both public and private clients. Projects include residential and commercial development (from single lots to large master-planned communities) and large-scale public infrastructure projects (utilities, bridges, waterways). To see some of our project experience, please visit the projects page of our website here.
Position Qualifications:
Qualified candidates will possess skills and experience in land surveying principles and practice, organization, written and verbal communication, and the preparation of land surveying products.
Possession of a Professional Land Surveyor licensed is preferred, though qualified candidates with a Land Surveyor-In-Training certificate will also be considered.
Compensation:
Compensation for the position is based on education, knowledge, skills, attitude and experience. Position includes a generous benefit package with a 401k match and Incentive Compensation Bonus Program.
Salary Range: $72,000 – $114,000
Project Assistant – Construction Staking Department – Modesto
Position Description:
We are seeking a motivated and organized Project Assistant for our Construction Staking Department in our Modesto office. The successful applicant will work under the supervision of the Construction Staking Project Manager assisting in day to day operations, both administrative and instructional. Job responsibilities include: maintaining constant and effective communication with field crews and clients, assisting in managing paperwork such as change orders, requests for information, staking requests, information sheets, contracts, job start up forms, and other miscellaneous paperwork.
In addition, the position will be responsible for assisting with quality control for field crews, checking survey data in AutoCAD (training provided), ensuring paperwork provided by field crews is complete and accurate, managing safety program for field crews, responding to client emails and phone calls, assisting in the bidding process, and budget planning.
Qualified candidates must have a High School diploma. Proficiency in Microsoft Office is required. Candidates must possess strong verbal and written communication skills. The ideal candidate will have strong interpersonal skills, be highly organized, and excel at multi-tasking.
Projects include very large scale municipal projects (High-Speed Rail), large scale master planned land development projects, 3D laser scanning, high precision monitoring, on-call surveying for municipalities, and small residential and commercial developments. To see some of our project experience, please visit the projects page of our website here.
Compensation:
Compensation for the position is based on education, knowledge, skills, attitude and experience.
Field Surveyor – Party Chief – Modesto
Position Description:
Qualified candidates must demonstrate a strong knowledge of land surveying principles and practice, possess strong organizational skills, as well as verbal and written communication skills. You must be able to work independently and lead a survey crew effectively. Although most of the survey calculations are performed by office personnel, the ability to perform field calculations is required.
The successful candidate will work under the direction of a survey manager leading a 2-person survey crew and work independently as a single-man survey crew using GPS or robotic total stations. Party Chiefs are provided a company truck and are required to maintain a clean driving record. Projects are located throughout the Central Valley and the Bay Area. Assignments will include construction staking, boundary surveying, and topographic surveying.
Projects include very large scale municipal projects (High-Speed Rail), large scale master planned land development projects, 3D laser scanning, high precision monitoring, on-call surveying for municipalities, and small residential and commercial developments. To see some of our project experience, please visit the projects page of our website here.
Compensation:
Compensation for the position is based on education, knowledge, skills, attitude, and experience. Position includes a generous benefit package with a 401k match and Incentive Compensation Bonus Program.
Salary Range: $82,400 – $137,280
Field Surveyor – Chainman – Modesto
Position Description:
A chainman works as a member of a field survey party under the guidance of a survey party chief. Duties may include assisting the survey party chief with the setting of precise locations and measurement of construction control lines, elevations, areas and contours for construction, topography, and monument recovery. Duties also include equipment maintenance.
This position requires hard physical work in an outdoor environment and maintaining the physical condition necessary for manual and physical dexterity. The successful candidate must be comfortable on construction job sites and working with hand and power tools. A valid driver license is required.
This is an entry level position with significant growth opportunity for the right candidate.
Surveying experience is preferred; relatable construction experience will be considered.
Projects include very large scale municipal projects (High-Speed Rail), large scale master planned land development projects, 3D laser scanning, high precision monitoring, on-call surveying for municipalities, and small residential and commercial developments. To see some of our project experience, please visit the projects page of our website here.
Compensation:
Compensation for the position is based on education, knowledge, skills, attitude and experience. Position includes a generous benefit package with a 401k match and Incentive Compensation Bonus Program.
Salary Range: $61,600 – $124,800
Civil Engineering Project Manager – Modesto or Fresno
Position Description:
Qualified candidates must possess a BSCE and an EIT, and be proficient in AutoCAD Civil 3D. A California PE license is preferred. Five or more years of land development experience is required. Experience in preparation of Grading Plans, Improvement Plans, Tentative Maps, and Final Maps is required.
A Civil Engineering Project Manager is responsible for oversight and scheduling of all aspects of work within a project team including review of work at all project stages, coordination with discipline leaders, and management of project activities.
Effective communication with clients, sub-consultants, and local & state regulatory agencies is required. The successful candidate will work in collaborative and integrated teams of professionals that include civil engineers, architects, land surveyors, planners, and environmental specialists.
Job responsibilities include civil design, construction drawings, specifications, and cost estimating. Projects include design development of municipal infrastructure, such as sewer, water, storm, grading, and transportation. Projects range in size from a few to several hundred acres. Typical clients are private developments and local public agencies. To see some of our project experience, please visit the projects page of our website here.
Compensation:
Compensation for the position is based on education, knowledge, skills, attitude and experience. Position includes a generous benefit package with a 401k match and Incentive Compensation Bonus Program.
Salary Range: $103,200 – $196,000
Civil Project Engineer – Modesto or Pleasanton
Position Description:
Qualified candidates must be proficient in AutoCAD Civil 3D. A Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Professional Licensed Engineer (or ability to obtain a license within 1 year of hire), and 3 to 5 years of experience in land development design is preferred, but not required.
A Civil Project Engineer must demonstrate the ability to develop grading plans and utility plans, and assemble a complete set of construction documents.
Candidates must possess strong creative design and communication skills, and work well in a team environment. This position’s primary responsibility will be designing under the direction of a Project Manager.
Projects include design development of municipal infrastructure, such as sewer, water, storm, grading, and transportation. Projects range in size from a few to several hundred acres. Typical clients are private developments and local public agencies. To see some of our project experience, please visit the projects page of our website here.
Compensation:
Compensation for the position is based on education, knowledge, skills, attitude and experience. Position includes a generous benefit package with a 401k match and Incentive Compensation Bonus Program.
Salary Range: $92,400 – $144,800
Assistant Civil Engineer – Modesto or Pleasanton
Position Description:
Qualified candidates must be proficient in AutoCAD Civil 3D. A Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Professional Licensed Engineer (or ability to obtain a license within 1 year of hire), and 3 to 5 years of experience in land development design is preferred, but not required.
An Assistant Civil Engineer will assist and work in collaborative, integrated teams of professionals that include civil engineers, architects, land surveyors, planners and environmental specialists. Job tasks include civil design, construction drawings, specifications, and cost estimating.
Projects include design development of municipal infrastructure, such as sewer, water, storm, grading, and transportation. Projects range in size from a few to several hundred acres. Typical clients are private developments and local public agencies. To see some of our project experience, please visit the projects page of our website here.
Compensation:
Compensation for the position is based on education, knowledge, skills, attitude and experience. Position includes a generous benefit package with a 401k match and Incentive Compensation Bonus Program.
Salary Range: $72,000 – $114,000
Landscape Architect – Project Manager – Modesto, Fresno, or Pleasanton
About the Landscape Architecture Department:
O’Dell Engineering’s landscape architecture department is a tight-knit, collaborative, and high-energy group of professionals. The team possesses a passion for forwarding the value of citizen’s rights to the social and physical opportunities that landscapes, park facilities, and play areas present. Every project the team completes is focused on positively impacting the community through innovative, sustainable, and inclusive design principles.
Position Requirements:
Qualified candidates should be proficient with Microsoft Office programs, specifically Excel and Word, AutoCAD, Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, and Sketchup. Experience with Land F/X is preferred. A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited landscape architecture program, a minimum of 8-10 years of experience in the industry, and landscape architecture licensure is required. Submission of a portfolio is preferred.
Position Description:
A Landscape Architect – Project Manager is responsible for oversight and scheduling of all aspects of work within a project team including review of work at all project stages, coordination with discipline leaders, and management of project activities. Effective communication with clients, sub-consultants, and local & state regulatory agencies is required. The successful candidate will work in collaborative and integrated teams of professionals that include civil engineers, architects, land surveyors, planners, and environmental specialists.
The successful candidate will:
- Maintain a constructive environment that continually develops directly supervised personnel in a career-orientated way.
- Develop area operating guidelines within a sphere of supervision.
- Assist with staffing decisions.
- Make recommendations when reasonable variations from budget are warranted.
- Provide insightful and enthusiastic leadership that generally creates positive attitudes and builds supportive morale.
- Maintain open communication and a harmonious work relationship with all personnel.
- Keep the Director of Landscape Architecture informed of job progress, client needs, and other issues that may arise in the course of a job.
- Delegate duties which occasionally may be required to meet a deadline.
- Develop procedures to make communication more effective and improve profitability.
- Establish and maintain all external relationships in a manner that is consistent with company objectives.
Most projects are located within northern California. Current design projects include design and development of parks, playgrounds, recreational spaces, commercial campuses, healthcare facilities, public right-of-way landscapes and more. To see some of our project experience, please visit the projects page of our website here.
Compensation:
Compensation for the position is based on education, knowledge, skills, attitude and experience. Position includes a generous benefit package with a 401k match and Incentive Compensation Bonus Program.
Salary Range: $72,800 – $166,400
Landscape Designer – Modesto or Pleasanton
About the Landscape Architecture Department:
O’Dell Engineering’s landscape architecture department is a tight-knit, collaborative, and high-energy group of professionals. The team possesses a passion for forwarding the value of citizen’s rights to the social and physical opportunities that landscapes, park facilities, and play areas present. Every project the team completes is focused on positively impacting the community through innovative, sustainable, and inclusive design principles.
Position Description:
Qualified candidates should be proficient with AutoCAD, Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, and Sketchup. Experience with Land F/X is preferred. A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited landscape architecture program is required.
The successful candidate will work in a collaborative atmosphere shared by drafters, engineers, land surveyors, landscape architects, and planners. The firm’s primary objective is to utilize knowledge, creativity, vision, and sustainability as tools to produce superior and innovative design that satisfy client needs and improves communities.
Team members interact with other team members, clients, contractors, and government agencies. Concise and clear communication skills are key fundamentals for providing clients with reliable, insightful and attentive service.
A Landscape Designer will assist Project Managers with developing site designs, project plans and specifications, horizontal control plans, furnishings and finishes plans, grading and erosion control plans, irrigation plans, and planting plans. Communication between clients, sub-consultants, contractors, local municipalities and state regulatory agencies is also expected both written and orally.
Most projects are located within northern California. Current design projects include design and development of parks, playgrounds, recreational spaces, commercial campuses, healthcare facilities, public right-of-way landscapes and more. To see some of our project experience, please visit the projects page of our website here.
Submission of a portfolio is preferred.
Compensation:
Compensation for the position is based on education, knowledge, skills, attitude and experience. Position includes a generous benefit package with a 401k match and Incentive Compensation Bonus Program.
Salary Range: $52,000 – $83,200
Utility Design Coordinator – Modesto
Position Description:
Qualified candidates for the position of Utility Design Coordinator will work under the supervision of a Utility Engineer in the preparation of joint trench composite drawings. Additionally, this position will assist with utility company and client coordination.
Qualified candidates must have drafting experience, possess strong organizational skills, and have strong verbal and written communication skills. AutoCAD proficiency is required. AutoCAD Civil 3D knowledge is preferred. Familiarity with PG&E design standards is a plus. Joint trench experience is preferred.
Projects include low and high density residential projects, commercial and industrial subdivisions, as well as utility relocation for various public works and capital improvement projects. To see some of our project experience, please visit the projects page of our website here.
Compensation:
Compensation for the position is based on education, knowledge, skills, attitude and experience. Position includes a generous benefit package with a 401k match and Incentive Compensation Bonus Program.
Salary Range: $37,440 – $93,600
Administrative Assistant – Modesto
Position Description:
A minimum 3 years of administrative experience is required. Qualified candidates must always act in a professional manner. Proficiency in MS Outlook, Excel, and Word are required. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required. Applicants must have the ability to effectively prioritize work, multi-task on several assignments, and show strong organizational skills. A typing certificate with at least 40 WPM and a clean driving record is required. Experience in the engineering and construction industry is a plus. Professional appearance and courteous customer relations skills and phone demeanor is essential.
Administrative Assistant duties include:
- Answering incoming calls, meeting and greeting visitors.
- Assisting with accounts receivable, accounts payable, and contract administration as needed.
- Handling all incoming and outgoing mail or deliveries.
- Clerical tasks such as scanning, filing, and indexing.
- Carrying out local, and occasional out of town, errands and deliveries.
- Opening and closing office.
- Ensuring break room and janitorial supplies are well stocked.
- Fulfilling a variety of requests from other department heads or team members with clerical or administrative needs.
Compensation:
Compensation for the position is based on education, knowledge, skills, attitude, and experience.
Schedule:
This is a full-time position, scheduled to work Monday – Friday 8:00AM – 5:00PM.
Civil Designer/Draftsperson – Modesto
Position Description:
Working under the supervision of a Professional Engineer, a Civil Designer/Draftsperson assists with the preparation of project plans and specifications, cost estimates, and exhibits.
Experience drafting technical drawings utilizing AutoCAD, a strong work ethic, a desire to work in a production environment, and the ability to multi-task while paying close attention to detail is required. Experience working in AutoCAD Civil 3D, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and a familiarity with plan-sets is required.
Projects include design development of municipal infrastructure, such as sewer, water, storm, grading, and transportation. Typical clients are private developers and local public agencies. To see some of our project experience, please visit the projects page of our website here.
The successful candidate will work in a collaborative atmosphere shared by drafters, designers, civil engineers, land surveyors, landscape architects, and planners. The firm’s primary objective is to utilize knowledge, creativity, vision, and sustainability as tools to produce superior and innovative design that satisfies client needs and improves communities.
Team members interact with each other, clients, contractors, and government agencies. Concise and clear communication skills are necessary for success.
Compensation:
Compensation for the position is based on education, knowledge, skills, attitude and experience. Position includes a generous benefit package with a 401k match and Incentive Compensation Bonus Program.
Salary Range: $37,440 – $83,200
Project Administrator – Fresno
Position Description:
The Project Administrator’s primary focus is to support technical staff, assisting with a variety of assignments associated with a broad range of surveying projects. The position encompasses multiple areas of expertise, and includes fundamental administrative support as well as more technical project driven tasks.
Responsibilities Include:
- Answering incoming calls, greeting visitors, and work-sharing with our corporate office
- Project coordination (tracking work orders, prepping deliverables, data entry, etc.)
- Handling all incoming and outgoing mail and deliveries
- Clerical tasks such as scanning, filing, and indexing
- Local, and occasional out-of-town, errands and deliveries
- Opening and closing the office
- Ensuring office, break room, and janitorial supplies are well stocked
- Fulfilling a variety of requests from other department heads or team members with clerical or administrative needs
Qualifications:
Qualified candidates will have 2 years relatable experience, and proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite of programs (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint). An experienced and inquisitive self-starter who enjoys dynamic environments with various types of responsibility will thrive in this position. Well-honed written and verbal communication skills are necessary as this individual will represent O’Dell Engineering when communicating externally with clients and vendors, and internally with O’Dell staff members. As assignments will vary, the proven ability to effectively prioritize work, multi-task on several projects, maintain a high level of organization, and adapt to the different needs of our clients is crucial. A clean driving record is required. Essential to the position is a natural aptitude for courteous customer relations in person and over the phone. Experience assisting on projects in the surveying, engineering and/or construction industry is a plus.
Compensation:
Compensation for the position is based on education, knowledge, skills, attitude, and experience.
Schedule:
This is a full-time position. Applicant availability should be generally consistent with standard business hours. Qualified applicants seeking flexible working arrangements will be considered.
Qualified SWPPP Practitioner Assistant – Modesto
Position Description:
Qualified candidates for the position of Qualified SWPPP Practitioner Assistant will work under the supervision of a Qualified SWPPP Practitioner in the preparation and oversight of SWPPP documents, Best Management Practices installed at job sites, and monitoring and sampling of stormwater discharge. Additionally, this position will assist with municipality and client coordination.
Qualified candidates must possess strong organizational skills, and have strong verbal and written communication skills. AutoCAD proficiency is suggested. Familiarity with construction sites, construction site safety, and construction site personnel is a plus.
Projects include low and high density residential projects, commercial and industrial subdivisions, as well as various public works and capital improvement projects. To see some of our project experience, please visit the projects page of our website here.
Compensation:
Compensation for the position is based on education, knowledge, skills, attitude and experience. Position includes a generous benefit package with a 401k match and Incentive Compensation Bonus Program.
Salary Range: $37,440 – $83,200
Joint Trench Engineering Technician – Modesto
Position Description:
Qualified candidates for the position of Joint Trench Engineering Technician will work under the supervision of a Utility Engineer in the preparation of joint trench intent & composite drawings. Additionally, this position will assist with utility company and client coordination.
Qualified candidates must have drafting experience, possess strong organizational skills, and have strong verbal and written communication skills. AutoCAD proficiency is required. AutoCAD Civil 3D knowledge is preferred. Familiarity with joint trench composite and PG&E design standards is a plus.
Projects include low and high density residential projects, commercial and industrial subdivisions, as well as utility relocation for various public works and capital improvement projects. To see some of our project experience, please visit the projects page of our website here.
Compensation:
Compensation for the position is based on education, knowledge, skills, attitude and experience. Position includes a generous benefit package with a 401k match and Incentive Compensation Bonus Program.
Salary Range: $37,440 – $93,600
Survey Technician/Draftsperson – Modesto, Fresno, or Pleasanton
What You Will Do:
Survey Technicians provide high-quality production work to accomplish major project tasks, such as: local agency research for survey control information, survey related documents, and filed survey maps; preparation of survey deliverables, including topographic mapping, survey maps, and documents; coordination of submittals; and reviewing of documents, maps, and other work products.
Under the direction of a licensed Professional Land Surveyor, this position affords the opportunity to learn, grow, and build a career in the land surveying industry. This position involves the use of several industry standard software suites, including AutoCAD Civil 3D, Microstation, Microsoft Office, Trimble Business Center, and Adobe Acrobat.
O’Dell Engineering works on a wide variety of projects with both public and private clients. Projects include residential and commercial development from single lots to large master-planned communities, large-scale public infrastructure projects (utilities, bridges, waterways). To see some of our project experience, please visit the projects page of our website here.
What You Will Need:
Candidates looking to start a new career are encouraged to apply. Minimum qualifications include:
- Intermediate computer skills (Microsoft Office & Windows, Adobe Acrobat, Google Docs)
- Familiarity with file management and indexing
- Experience working in an office environment
- A demonstrated ability to:
- Meet deadlines and see a task through to completion
- Work independently and as part of a team
- Communicate effectively (written and verbal)
- Take direction well
What Will Set You Apart:
- Knowledge of land surveying principles and practices
- Drafting experience
- AutoCAD and/or MicroStation proficiency
- Experience with the A/E/C industry
- Ability to read plans and research County document
Compensation:
Compensation for the position is based on education, knowledge, skills, attitude and experience. Position includes a generous benefit package with a 401k match and Incentive Compensation Bonus Program.
Salary Range: $41,600 – $83,200
Project Administrator – Fresno
Position Description:
The Project Administrator’s primary focus is to support technical staff, assisting with a variety of assignments associated with a broad range of surveying projects. The position encompasses multiple areas of expertise and includes fundamental administrative support as well as more technical project-driven tasks.
Project Administrator duties include:
- Answering incoming calls, greeting visitors, and work-sharing with our corporate office
- Project coordination (tracking work orders, prepping deliverables, data entry, etc.)
- Handling all incoming and outgoing mail and deliveries
- Clerical tasks such as scanning, filing, and indexing
- Local, and occasional out-of-town, errands and deliveries
- Opening and closing the office
- Ensuring office, break room, and janitorial supplies are well stocked
Qualifications:
Qualified candidates will have 2 years of relatable experience, and proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite of programs (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint). An experienced and inquisitive self-starter who enjoys dynamic environments with various types of responsibility will thrive in this position. Well-honed written and verbal communication skills are necessary as this individual will represent O’Dell Engineering when communicating externally with clients and vendors, and internally with O’Dell staff members. As assignments will vary, the proven ability to effectively prioritize work, multi-task on several projects, maintain a high level of organization, and adapt to the different needs of our clients is crucial. A clean driving record is required. Essential to the position is a natural aptitude for courteous customer relations in person and over the phone. Experience assisting on projects in the surveying, engineering, and/or construction industry is a plus.
Schedule:
This is a full-time position. Applicant availability should be generally consistent with standard business hours. Qualified applicants seeking flexible working arrangements will be considered.
Compensation:
Compensation for the position is based on education, knowledge, skills, attitude, and experience.
Office Manager – Modesto
Position Description:
5+ years of experience in an office position, preferably exhibiting increasing levels of responsibility, as well as a bachelor’s degree in business administration or related field of study, is highly preferred. An experienced and inquisitive self-starter who enjoys dynamic environments with various types of responsibility will thrive in this position. It is imperative that the candidate understands, respects, and maintains the highly confidential nature of management and acts with immense responsibility and professionalism at all times.
The candidate must be proficient in using MS Outlook, Excel, and Word at a minimum. Experience with Deltek and Adobe Creative Suite is a plus. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required. The ability to effectively prioritize work, multi-task on several assignments, and show strong organizational skills is a must. Professional appearance and courteous customer relations skills and demeanor are essential. Experience in the engineering and construction industry is a bonus.
The Office Manager’s primary focus is to create and maintain a well-functioning professional environment for technical and support staff to thrive in. This role will be responsible for a variety of assignments which fall under the spheres of accounting, human resources, information technology, and insurance.
Responsibilities and assignments may include:
- Managing routine HR inquiries from inside and outside of the organization.
- Managing the recruiting process.
- Completing the onboarding and offboarding process.
- Maintaining employee personnel files in accordance with company policies and government regulations.
- Retaining records in accordance with company record retention requirements.
- Coordinating training and development programs.
- Answering new hire employee benefit questions and processing enrollment forms, overseeing open enrollment, conducting invoice auditing and reconciliation, and resolving employee coverage inquires, etc.
- Tracking professional licenses and certifications for staff.
- Maintaining the office bulletin board and updating posting compliance.
- Providing and maintaining certificates of insurance.
- Assisting with certified payroll.
- Providing prevailing wage calculations and administration.
- Assisting with FAR related tasks including ICR calculations, 10H fees, and other FAR-related forms.
- Assisting with accounts receivable, accounts payable, and contract administration.
- Completing clerical tasks such as scanning, filing, and indexing.
- Carrying out local, and occasional out of town, errands and deliveries.
- Answering incoming calls and greeting visitors.
Compensation:
Compensation for the position is based on education, knowledge, skills, attitude, and experience. An estimated compensation range for this position is $35 to $50 per hour.
Location:
This position will be staffed in-person from our Modesto office. Remote or hybrid work is not available for this position.
Schedule:
This is a full-time position. Applicant availability should be generally consistent with standard business operating hours.
Administrative Assistant – Modesto
Position Description:
A minimum 3 years of administrative experience is required. Qualified candidates must always act in a professional manner. Proficiency in MS Outlook, Excel, and Word are required. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required. Applicants must have the ability to effectively prioritize work, multi-task on several assignments, and show strong organizational skills. A typing certificate with at least 40 WPM and a clean driving record is required. Experience in the engineering and construction industry is a plus. Professional appearance and courteous customer relations skills and phone demeanor is essential.
Administrative Assistant duties include:
- Answering incoming calls, meeting and greeting visitors.
- Assisting with accounts receivable, accounts payable, and contract administration as needed.
- Handling all incoming and outgoing mail or deliveries.
- Clerical tasks such as scanning, filing, and indexing.
- Carrying out local, and occasional out of town, errands and deliveries.
- Opening and closing office.
- Ensuring break room and janitorial supplies are well stocked.
- Fulfilling a variety of requests from other department heads or team members with clerical or administrative needs.
Compensation:
Compensation for the position is based on education, knowledge, skills, attitude, and experience.
Schedule:
This is a full-time position, scheduled to work Monday – Friday 8:00AM – 5:00PM.