Project Engineer – Los Angeles, CA

CMTS LLC • Los Angeles, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

CMTS is seeking an experienced Project Engineer to support College Project Teams (CPT) in the successful delivery of educational facility construction projects throughout Los Angeles, CA. This role provides technical and engineering support to Project and Construction Managers while coordinating closely with Program Management Office (PMO) staff, contractors, architects, engineers, inspectors, consultants, and College personnel. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, proactive, and capable of supporting multiple projects in a fast-paced construction environment.

Requirements

• Minimum 5–8 years of recent professional experience in a similar or equivalent project or construction management support role
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to take initiative and make sound decisions
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Experience reading and interpreting construction plans, specifications, and shop drawings
• Knowledge of construction processes, documentation, and contract administration
• Ability to coordinate with multiple stakeholders and project teams simultaneously
• Proficiency with project management systems and Microsoft Office applications

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting educational facility programs and projects
• Experience working on Division of the State Architect (DSA) projects
• Experience supporting central plant projects
• Experience working on large public works programs
• Experience using Proliance or similar PMIS systems
• Professional Engineer (PE), Certified Construction Manager (CCM), or similar industry credentials

Responsibilities

• Participate in and occasionally lead design and construction meetings
• Conduct field inspections on construction, demolition, rehabilitation, alteration, addition, and repair projects to verify compliance with plans, specifications, College standards, and DSA requirements
• Read and interpret construction plans and shop drawings
• Assist in preparing written correspondence, reports, procedures, and guidelines
• Support development of weekly and monthly status reports, including project photo documentation
• Review, estimate, negotiate, and process construction change orders and field orders
• Review and enforce construction and professional services contracts
• Manage and coordinate contractors and outside consultants, including invoice review and approval
• Assess project risks and develop risk mitigation strategies and risk registers
• Facilitate resolution of construction and design-related issues
• Coordinate with architects regarding RFIs, submittals, and Construction Change Documents
• Generate and distribute meeting minutes for construction and design meetings
• Verify contractor maintenance of record drawings prior to monthly progress payments
• Maintain project files in both electronic and hard copy formats
• Review submittals for compliance with project plans and specifications
• Generate and draft Proposed Board Actions (PBA)
• Perform other related duties and special projects as assigned

Benefits

• 100% company-paid medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance coverage
• Opportunities to work on impactful infrastructure and educational facility projects
• Collaborative and growth-focused work environment
• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Career advancement and professional development opportunities
• A culture centered on safety, integrity, accountability, and employee well-being

What This Job Offers

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