Project Engineer

About the role

The Project Execution Branch of the Facilities Services Division is responsible for the construction of new schools and repair and modernization of existing schools as part of a multi-year bond funded capital improvement program. The branch is dedicated to ensuring that existing campuses are modernized and repaired in support of the education and safety of our students and staff utilizing cost efficient and sustainable materials.

Responsibilities

• Managing all aspects of project delivery and coordination of construction projects including planning, design, budgeting, scheduling, labor compliance and closeout activities.
• Evaluating architectural and engineering proposals and providing execution, contracting and awarding strategies and recommendations.
• Reviewing and responding to requests for clarification (RFC), change order proposals (COP), and change directives (CD) for quality assurance and merit.
• Preparing cost estimates and negotiating a fair and reasonable cost for extra services obtained from commissioned architects/engineers and for change orders submitted by contractors.
• Reviewing contractor baseline schedules including analysis of critical path and recovery schedules, to monitor construction progress, report potential issues, and ensure projects are delivered within approved timelines.

Requirements

• Promotional status is required. You must be a current or retired employee of LAUSD with 130 paid days in regular status in the Classified Service or permanent status in the Certificated Service or have been laid-off within the past 39 months from a regular, permanent LAUSD position in which you passed probation.
• The minimum qualifications for Project Engineer can be met in either one of the following ways:
• Graduation from a recognized university with a bachelor's degree in architecture, engineering, construction management, or business administration AND four years of project/construction management experience in a public works, educational, or commercial building program with responsibility for coordinating projects ranging in construction value from $4 million and above.
• Graduation from high school or evidence of equivalent educational proficiency AND eight years of the required experience as listed above. Candidates that meet the education and experience requirement by means of substitution will be required to obtain a Certified Construction Manager (CCM) credential by the Construction Manager Certification Institute (CMCI) within nine months of employment.

Qualifications

• Qualified candidates will clearly demonstrate their experience managing/coordinating the aforementioned activities on at least one project with a construction value of $4 million or above.

Skills

An ideal candidate will possess a proven track record of successfully managing school construction projects in the State of California. He or she will demonstrate capabilities as a leader who is comfortable working in a team environment, with strengths as a negotiator and problem solver, and possess the ability to implement aggressive construction schedules.

Benefits

• Insurance: District paid premiums for your choice of several medical, dental, and vision for you and your dependents; and life insurance plans.
• Retirement: Membership in the California Public Employee Retirement System (CalPERS).
• Vacation: 24 days each year.
• Paid Holidays: Up to 13 days.

Pay

Details on pay are provided in the SALARY DETAILS section.

Schedule

Details on schedule are provided in the SALARY DETAILS section.