QA/QC Technical Reviewer- Structural

The Tsui Group•Los Angeles, CA

23h•$170,000 - $175,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Tsui Group is seeking a candidate who is qualified and experienced in educational facility construction projects to serve as a QA/QC Technical Reviewer (Structural) for a large educational client within Los Angeles County. This role involves performing technical reviews of proposed plans and specifications, providing comments on adherence to standards and quality, and contributing to the development and maintenance of District design guidelines and policies. The position requires coordination with various internal and external stakeholders to ensure projects meet building codes, safety requirements, and quality standards.

Requirements

Architecture and structural engineering practices applied to repairs, modernizations, and new construction of large commercial projects or K-12 school building planning, design, and construction
Preparation of architectural and structural engineering specifications and related contract documents
State and local building codes and construction industry standards and their application to school construction, including California Building Code (CBC), Cal Green Energy Code, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRE), and American Society of Testing and Materials (ASTM)
Architectural and structural engineering systems of building materials and building costs requirements of the Division of the State Architect (DSA) and California Department of Education (CDE).
Commissioning processes and documentation requirements
Ability to perform quality assurance/quality control, constructability, and peer reviews of District projects in design and construction.
Ability to prepare and review electrical standards and specifications for school buildings and other structures.
Effective verbal and written communication
Minimum of 10 years full time paid professional experience in structural engineering planning, design and construction of large commercial projects.
Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor’s degree in architecture or electrical engineering or related field
Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for up to 2 years of the educational requirement, on a year-for-year basis

Nice To Haves

Experience in educational facilities is preferred.
A valid CA Structural Engineer license by the State Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyor
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED), Collaborative for High Performing Schools (CHPS) and other sustainability requirements.

Responsibilities

Performs technical review of proposed electrical plans and specifications submitted by District personnel, consultant staff, or commissioned architects and engineers for construction projects
Provides review comments regarding adherence to District standards, quality of development and documentation of electrical design, coordination with other disciplines, and other technical issues as required
Provides comments, lessons learned and research to support the development and maintenance of the District’s Design Guidelines including the School Design Guide, Educational Specifications, Guide Technical Specifications, and Standard Technical Drawings for the Facilities Services Division
Provides comments and lessons learned to update and maintain District policies and guides for the design of educational facilities and/or District construction electrical specifications to assure conformance to building codes and safety requirements and to improve the quality and economy of construction, maintenance, and operation
Coordinates activities with those of other units of Design and A/E Technical Support and other District organizations
Performs other duties as assigned
Perform quality assurance/quality control, constructability, and peer reviews
Provide structural review and advice on proposed product substitutions, deviations from District standards, and technical questions from Owner Authorized Representatives (OARs), Inspectors, Design Managers and A/E teams.
Provide sustained attention to complex specifications and provide clear detailed comments
Ability to write clear and concise reports and technical descriptions for District engineering standards and project reviews.
Able to work effectively with commissioned architects and engineers, District personnel, consultant staff, and representatives of public agencies.