Project Engineer III – Los Angeles, CA
About The Position
CMTS is seeking a Project Engineer III 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 within 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 through 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. The role includes field checks, plan and submittal reviews, contract and change-order administration, project risk management, issue resolution, reporting, and maintenance of project files.
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 required 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 DSA requirements.
- Read and interpret construction plans and shop drawings.
- Prepare correspondence, reports, procedures, and guidelines.
- Support weekly and monthly project status reports and photo reports.
- Review, estimate, negotiate, and process construction change orders and construction 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 for timely and accurate responses to RFIs, submittals, and Construction Change Documents.
- Generate and distribute meeting minutes for construction and design meetings.
- Confirm contractors maintain record drawings before monthly progress payments.
- Maintain project files in electronic and paper formats.
- Review submittals for conformance to 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, vision, 401k, life, and long-term disability insurance coverage for the employee.
- Career advancement and professional development opportunities.
- Competitive compensation.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
