Project Engineer II

AECOM•Los Angeles, CA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

AECOM is seeking a Project Engineer II for its Program Management business line, based in Southern California. The role supports Project Managers and Construction Managers in planning, coordinating, and controlling projects from preliminary design through closeout, with a focus on construction administration, project documentation, and field oversight. Project types may include hospitals and healthcare facilities subject to OSHPD/HCAI requirements, schools subject to Division of the State Architect (DSA) requirements, and other public- and private-sector projects. Experience in these areas is preferred. The Project Engineer receives technical and operational direction from the assigned Project Manager or Construction Manager. The role works mostly independently on assigned tasks and seeks guidance for unusual or complex issues. It may be assigned to field construction in a general or single-discipline capacity, assisting with oversight of general contractors and subcontractors within an assigned area. The position supports design and preconstruction activities; construction administration and project controls; field oversight and quality; project documentation; and closeout and certification. It requires strong communication and organizational skills, knowledge of design and construction and construction-management practices, familiarity with project documentation and controls, and proficiency with construction-management software and Microsoft Office programs. The role is intended for project engineers with two to seven years of experience.

Requirements

BA/BS degree and at least 2 years of relevant experience, or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
Valid driver's license and ability to pass a Motor Vehicle Records check in accordance with company policy.
Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and strong organizational skills.
Good understanding of design and construction.
Knowledge of construction-management procedures and construction-industry practices.
Skill in using construction-management software and programs.
Knowledge of invoicing and billing procedures.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs.

Nice To Haves

Two or more years of full-time paid professional experience in a similar project- or construction-management position involving education, healthcare, commercial, and/or public-facility construction projects valued above $5 million.
Bachelor's degree in architecture, engineering, construction management, or a related field from a recognized college or university.
Engineer in Training certificate, or progress toward a Professional Engineer or Architect license in California.
Construction Manager in Training credential from the Construction Manager Certification Institute.
LEED Green Associate or LEED AP credential.
OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 construction safety training.
Experience with construction-management software and document control, including RFIs, submittals, and daily reports.
Experience utilizing Building Information Modeling.
Experience on LEED-certified projects.
Exposure to local worker PLAs, prevailing wage/DIR, and public works projects.
Experience with other public- and private-sector project types.
Hospital or healthcare project experience with OSHPD/HCAI.
School project experience with the Division of the State Architect.

Responsibilities

Support the Project Manager or Construction Manager on projects from preliminary design through closeout.
Work mostly independently on assigned tasks, seeking guidance on unusual or complex issues.
Assist with field oversight of general contractors and subcontractors within an assigned area of responsibility.
Prepare project reports and keep supervisors informed of assigned activity progress.
Assist in evaluating architectural and engineering proposals and developing execution, contracting, and award recommendations.
Conduct constructability reviews for compliance with client standards and building-code requirements.
Support jurisdictional approvals, plan checks, permitting, and development of drawings and specifications.
Support bidding, construction contract reviews, and prequalification processes.
Review construction progress against contractor baseline, critical-path-method, and recovery schedules.
Review and coordinate RFIs, requests for clarification, submittals, change-order proposals, and change directives for quality assurance and merit.
Assist with change-order reviews, cost and schedule impact assessments, and cost estimates for change orders and extra services.
Monitor project database variances related to scheduling and cost-control reporting.
Review and verify contractor payment applications and support fiscal management of project resources.
Support resolution of construction issues, disputes, and disagreements.
Monitor labor compliance and prevailing-wage requirements.
Conduct site walks to verify field conditions and monitor construction activities for compliance with contract documents and safety standards.
Monitor contractor and subcontractor work for adherence to project plans and promote quality control of installations.
Monitor the Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan and help ensure compliance with state requirements.
Coordinate and document progress meetings with site administrators, community representatives, public agencies, and client departments.
When requested, interface with the client, architect, and design professionals to confirm design intent and client satisfaction.
Use construction-management software to maintain daily reports, project logs, RFI and submittal logs, and agreements.
Ensure compliance with internal and external record-keeping requirements.
Support project closeout and certification, including punch lists, as-built and closeout submittal packages, and DSA/HCAI certification where applicable.