Project Engineer III – Sustainability

CMTS LLC • Los Angeles, CA

1d • $140,000 - $151,000 • Onsite

About The Position

CMTS is seeking a Project Engineer III – Sustainability to support the BuildLACCD Program Management Office in Los Angeles, California. The role provides technical and engineering support for capital construction, modernization, and sustainability projects associated with the Los Angeles Community College District’s bond-funded program. The engineer coordinates with project managers, construction managers, contractors, architects, engineers, inspectors, consultants, and college staff throughout planning, design, construction, commissioning, and closeout.

The position also supports sustainability-focused work involving energy systems, LED lighting, building management systems, central plant decarbonization, renewable energy, microgrids, photovoltaic systems, battery energy storage systems, and electric vehicle charging stations. CMTS describes its workplace as collaborative and growth-focused, emphasizing learning, professional development, safety, integrity, accountability, work-life balance, and employee well-being.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or a related field; four additional years of qualifying experience beyond the minimum requirement may substitute for the education.
• At least seven years of professional experience in a similar construction, engineering, or project engineering role.
• Experience supporting capital construction, modernization, or infrastructure projects.
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans, specifications, and shop drawings.
• Experience reviewing RFIs, submittals, change orders, field orders, and project documentation.
• Experience coordinating with contractors, architects, engineers, inspectors, consultants, and project stakeholders.
• Ability to work in a team environment and take initiative.
• Ability to effectively manage daily work efforts in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience maintaining project files in electronic and paper formats.
• Knowledge of construction contracts, project documentation, and risk management processes.

Nice To Haves

• Experience on educational facility programs or projects.
• Experience with Division of the State Architect projects.
• Experience across all phases of the project lifecycle, including master planning, design, construction, commissioning, and closeout.
• Professional Engineer license.
• Certified Construction Manager certification.
• Similar professional construction or engineering credentials.
• Experience with sustainability, energy efficiency, renewable energy, or decarbonization projects.
• Experience with Energy Information System platforms, LED lighting, Building Management Systems, central plant or chiller systems, PV, BESS, microgrids, or EV charging stations.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and engineering support to the BuildLACCD Program Management Office, project managers, and construction managers.
• Coordinate with PMO staff, college project teams, contractors, architects, engineers, inspectors, consultants, and college staff.
• Participate in and occasionally lead design or construction meetings.
• Perform field checks on construction, demolition, rehabilitation, alteration, addition, or repair projects.
• Verify compliance with job specifications, plans, college standards, and Division of the State Architect requirements.
• Read and interpret construction plans and shop drawings.
• Prepare correspondence, reports, procedures, guidelines, and other written materials.
• Support weekly and monthly project status reports and photo reports.
• Review, estimate, negotiate, and process construction change orders and field orders.
• Review and enforce construction and professional services contracts.
• Manage and direct contractors and outside consultants, including reviewing and approving invoices.
• Assess project risks and develop risk registers with mitigation strategies.
• Facilitate resolution of construction and design issues.
• Coordinate with architects to obtain timely and accurate responses to RFIs, submittals, and Construction Change Documents.
• Generate and distribute minutes for construction and design meetings.
• Confirm that contractors maintain record drawings before monthly progress payments.
• Maintain project files in electronic and paper formats.
• Review submittals for conformance with plans and specifications.
• Generate and draft Proposed Board Actions.
• Prepare scopes of work and project status reports for consultant and contractor solicitations.
• Perform other job-related duties or projects as assigned.

Benefits

• 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage for the employee.
• 100% company-paid 401(k), life, and long-term disability insurance coverage for the employee.
• Career advancement and professional development opportunities.
• Collaborative and growth-focused team environment.
• Competitive compensation.
• Opportunities to work on high-impact infrastructure projects across the United States and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level