The posting
CLMI Group is looking for passionate construction and program management professionals to join our team! We value ambition, dedication, and innovation, and believe in building a network of talented individuals who share our commitment to making a difference.
Position Title: Project Engineer III
Location: Los Angeles Community College District – District Office, Los Angeles, CA. Candidates must be willing and able to work at any assigned LACCD college or site location and make site visits as project needs require.
Position Description:
- Provide technical and administrative support for the Program Management Office (PMO) Construction Department and the District Facilities, Planning, and Development (FPD) department, exclusively on Bond-funded projects.
- Track and follow up on RFIs and submittals with the owner, design team, and construction team as required during the design, pre-bid, and construction phases.
- Perform internal reviews of Change Orders (CO), Field Orders (FO), and other contractual documents for Districtwide design/construction projects.
- Coordinate with PMO staff and District FPD on the review and processing of Change Orders for all active construction projects.
- Perform detailed review of Change Order documents for completeness and accuracy.
- Participate in coordination meetings to facilitate timely reviews.
- Maintain Change Order logs and other tracking documents for PMO and LACCD FPD use and reference.
- Read and interpret construction plans and drawings.
- Assist in preparing weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports for management review.
- Collect, track, and review lessons learned, and submit them for closeout and management review.
- Monitor changes and revisions to ensure timely processing of Change Orders and Field Orders.
- Submit COs and FOs for final PMO and District approval.
- Review and follow Standard Operating Procedures for CO processing.
- Facilitate resolution of conflicts and issues to maintain timely workflow.
- Assist in coordination meetings with the District Office and stakeholders.
- Generate and distribute meeting minutes to confirm discussions.
- Maintain electronic files and records for all reviews.
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
- Maintain a log of daily tasks and submit it monthly to management for review.
- Perform other relatively similar administrative duties as directed by the PMO and District FPD.
Requirements
- Minimum of seven (7) years of professional experience in a similar role or position in construction
- BS/BA degree in construction, engineering, or architecture. Four (4) years of additional qualifying experience in excess of the minimum years stated above may be substituted for the required education.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and SharePoint
- Experience using Bluebeam and Adobe software for document reviews/mark-ups
- Ability to work in a team environment
- Ability to take initiative and make sound decisions
- Ability to effectively manage daily work effort
- Good verbal and written communication skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working on tenant improvement projects
- Previous experience with Change Orders and supporting documentation
- Previous experience with educational projects
- Experience working on a large client program
- Experience working on multiple projects simultaneously
- Experience with Prolog, Trimble Unity Construct (formerly e-Builder), Proliance, or other PMIS systems
- Experience with Adobe Acrobat Sign (formerly Adobe E-Sign)
Benefits
Offered rate of compensation will be based on a variety of non-discriminatory factors, including education, qualifications, experience, and geographic location. The salary range for this position is $125,000–$130,000.
- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Retirement Plan (401k)
- 401k Matching
- Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
- Short Term / Long Term Disability / Life



