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Project Engineer III – Sustainability

Element Consulting, Inc.
Los Angeles, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 6/6/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/4/2026
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 LACCD’s 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 contractor’s 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:
  • Energy Information System Platform (EIS)
  • Energy Efficiency LED Lighting
  • Building Management System
  • Central Plant Decarbonization (includes local building) / Central Plant/Chillers
  • Renewable Energy and Micro-grid (PV, BESS)
  • 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.'

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