Project Engineer III – Sustainability

Position Overview:
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 LACCDs Capital Construction Bond Program requirements and legal limitations governing bond fund expenditures.

Position Description:
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 contractors 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

Minimum Required Qualifications:
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.

Preferred Qualifications:
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)

Salary dependent on education and experience. Salary range: $120K-$140K

Why Choose Element Consulting

Element Consulting is a construction management company dedicated to providing clients with responsible and innovative solutions to their project needs from inception to completion. Based out of El Segundo CA the firm offers program project and construction management services. We invite you to join us in Bringing the Right Elements Together for Our Clients Success.