Project Engineer III

O2EPCM, Inc. dba O2 Engineering, Projects & Construction Management•Los Angeles, CA

8h•$111,000 - $117,000•Onsite

About The Position

This position is bond-eligible and is strictly limited to work associated with capital construction, modernization, and sustainability projects as defined under the BuildLACCD Bond Program. Duties performed under this position shall not include routine maintenance, repair, or operational tasks that fall within the responsibilities of facilities Maintenance & Operations (M&O). The scope of this role is exclusively tied to bond-eligible activities such as planning, design, construction, commissioning, and related project management functions necessary to deliver capital improvements consistent with LACCD’s Capital Construction Bond Program requirements and legal limitations governing bond fund expenditures.

Requirements

Minimum of seven (7) years of professional experience in a similar role or position in construction.
BS/BA Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture or related degree. Four Additional qualifying experience in excess to the minimum years stated above may be substituted for the required education.
Ability to work in a team environment and take initiative.
Effectively manage daily work effort in a fast-paced environment.
Good verbal and writing communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience on Educational programs/projects and Division of State Architect (DSA) projects.
Experience in all parts of the project life cycle, including master planning, design, and closeout.
Professional Engineer License (PE), Certified Construction Manager (CCM), or similar credentials
Experience with Sustainability Projects: 1) Energy Information System Platform (EIS) 2) Energy Efficiency LED Lighting 3) Building Management System 4) Central Plant Decarbonization (includes local building) / Central Plant/Chillers 5) Renewable Energy and Micro-grid (PV, BESS) 6) Electrical Vehicle Charging Stations (EVCS)

Responsibilities

Provides technical and engineering support to the Build-LACCD Program Management Office (PMO), including Project Managers and Construction Managers
Coordinates with PMO staff, College Project Teams (CPTs), contractors, architects, engineers, inspectors, consultants, and College staff
Participates in, and occasionally runs, design or construction meetings
Makes field checks on construction, demolition, rehabilitation, alteration addition or repair projects to determine compliance with job specifications, plans, established College standards, and Division of the State Architect (DSA) requirements
Reads and interprets construction plans and shop drawings
Assists in preparing written materials including correspondence, reports, procedures, and guidelines
Supports development of weekly/monthly status and photos reports for project team
Reviews, estimates, negotiates, and processes construction change orders and construction field orders
Reviews and enforces construction and professional services contracts
Manages and directs contractors and outside consultants including reviewing and approving invoices
Assesses project risks and develops risk registers including mitigation strategies
Facilitates resolutions of construction and design issues
Coordinates with Architects for timely and accurate responses to requests for information, submittals, Construction Change Documents, etc.
Generates and distributes meeting minutes (construction meetings, design meetings, etc..)
Confirms contractor’s maintenance of record drawings prior to monthly progress payments to the Contractor
Maintain project files in both electronic and paper format
Reviews submittals for conformance to plans and specifications
Generates and drafts Proposed Board Actions (PBAs)
Prepare Scope of Work documents and project status reports for solicitation of consultant and contractor services.
Other job-related duties or projects as assigned