Project Engineer

About the role

Cumming Group is a project and cost management consultancy with over 60 offices globally, ranked among the top 10 in ENR. We are seeking a Project Engineer based in Alhambra, CA, to support Parks & Rec projects for the Los Angeles County Department of Public Works.

Responsibilities

• Affiliate with the top Project Manager on-site to formulate the design, bid, and Project phase scheduling of the assigned project(s).
• Provide update/status reporting for work in progress including costs and schedules.
• Assist in the Addenda and Bid process.
• Administer Project sub-contracts.
• Under the supervision of Project Manager(s) facilitate job site meetings and prepare meeting minutes.
• Maintain accurate records.
• Under supervision of Project Manager(s) conduct close out activities and assist with building occupancy.
• Assist the project management team with various parts of the project such as constructability review, value engineering, pay app reviews, schedule development, and execution.
• Under supervision of Project Manager, conduct pre-bid and job start meetings.
• Monitor contract compliance and report concerns to Project Manager.
• Under the supervision of Project Manager, facilitate job site meetings and prepare meeting minutes.
• Oversee approvals from applicable government agencies are received and documented.
• Under supervision of Project Manager, conduct close out activities and assist with building occupancy.
• Prepares field reporting for review by Project Manager.
• Performs QA/QC process.
• Reviews change orders for completeness and conformance to company and client standards.
• Reviews RFIs/Submittals for completeness before distribution to design team.
• Performs basic CPM scheduling and budget management.
• Reviews and maintains As Built drawings.

Requirements

• Experience with Job Order Contracting (JOC) project delivery methods.
• Ability to facilitate site meetings and prepare meeting minutes.
• Ability to communicate with various stakeholders, internal and external to the company.
• Demonstrate an understanding of how project documentation impacts the project flow.
• Ability to read blueprints.
• Utilize effective written and oral communication skills.
• Understand how your role contributes to the organization's goals.
• Deliver quality work product by role modeling organizational core values.
• Hold self accountable to individual and team goals.
• Consistently communicate and collaborate with team members and clients.
• Build relationships with peers, leaders, and clients.
• Proactively participate in self-development to continually enhance current skills and build new skills required to excel at current role and prepare for career progression.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and work efficiently.
• Demonstrate sound judgement and logical decision-making skills.
• Ability to perform at high levels in a fast-paced, ever-changing work environment.

Preferred Education & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, Project Management, or related field.
• 3-5 years of prior experience in project construction management.
• Prior experience with JOC project delivery method highly preferred.
• Prior experience with public contracting process and procedures highly preferred.

Benefits

The salary range for this full-time role is $84,400.00-$112,533.35 per year. Cumming Group offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k)
• 401(k) Matching
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Short and long-term disability
• Employee Assistance Program