Construction Management Project Engineer
About the role
The Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts are seeking skilled and driven Engineers and Engineering Associates to support the oversight of large-scale sewer, landfill, and treatment plant projects. This role offers a hands-on, field-based engineering experience, where you will spend a significant portion of your time at active construction sites.
Responsibilities
- Oversee construction activities
- Investigate and resolve construction and engineering problems
- Review and negotiate contractors' extra work claims and change proposals
- Review construction project schedules
- Track work progress and prepare pay estimates
- Evaluate the impact of project progress on Districts' operations and make recommendations
- Coordinate with other Districts' departments and other agencies as needed to ensure satisfactory project progress
- Prepare project monthly progress reports
Requirements
- A valid California Class C driver license
- For Engineering Associate II Level: Option 1, 2, or 3
- For Engineering Associate III Level: Option 1 or 2
- For Engineer Level: Possession of a Certificate of Registration as a Professional Engineer with the California Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, and Geologists and meeting one of the following options: Option 1, 2, or 3
Qualifications
- Five (5) or more years of experience in construction management
- A master's degree in a pertinent engineering field
- Certified Associate Construction Manager and/or Certified Construction Manager certification
- Superior technical writing and communication skills, analytical skills and project management skills
- Experience with cost estimating and scheduling, construction administration for large industrial facilities, electrical power distribution improvements, pumping plant facility replacement, sewer construction/rehabilitation involving slip lining and CIPP, software including Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, Oracle Unifier and/or ProCore
- Working with the public, handling resident complaints regarding construction or facility operations, managing sewer repair projects, troubleshooting complex problems involving project construction, ability to be on call at night and during weekends to support construction projects as needed, and seamless transition between office work and on-site construction oversight
Desirable Qualifications
- Five (5) or more years of experience in construction management
- A master's degree in a pertinent engineering field
- Certified Associate Construction Manager and/or Certified Construction Manager certification
- Superior technical writing and communication skills, analytical skills and project management skills
- Experience with cost estimating and scheduling, construction administration for large industrial facilities, electrical power distribution improvements, pumping plant facility replacement, sewer construction/rehabilitation involving slip lining and CIPP, software including Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, Oracle Unifier and/or ProCore
- Working with the public, handling resident complaints regarding construction or facility operations, managing sewer repair projects, troubleshooting complex problems involving project construction, ability to be on call at night and during weekends to support construction projects as needed, and seamless transition between office work and on-site construction oversight
Benefits
The Districts belong to the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS), and all monthly status new hires will be enrolled in CalPERS. Most new hires will be enrolled in the defined benefit formula of 2% @ 62 in accordance with the Public Employees’ Pension Reform Act (PEPRA) and are required to contribute to the plan (7.75% for the 24/25 fiscal year). Those who qualify based on current or previous public service may be enrolled in the defined benefit formula in place on December 31, 2012, which was 2% @ 55 and are considered “classic” members. For “classic” members, the Districts pay the “employee share.” Please contact the Human Resources Department for more information regarding contribution rates. Although Districts employees are exempt from Social Security, employees are required by federal law to contribute a percentage of their salary for Medicare coverage.
Pay
The pay range for this position is TBD, reflecting the varying levels of responsibility and experience required.
Schedule
The work schedule is Monday – Friday 7:00am – 3:30pm; some night work and overtime as required by project.