Construction Engineer - Night Shift

HDR; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is leading PM/CM services for the Los Angeles World Airports ATMP Landside Improvements Project, delivering roadways and utilities in and around LAX. The Construction Engineer supports the Resident Engineer with inspection, contract administration, and on-site coordination with LAWA, Caltrans, utilities, and sub-contractors to ensure compliance with plans and safety standards.

The role requires a Civil Engineering or Construction Management degree, 5+ years on public infrastructure,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience on public infrastructure projects (transportation, roadway, bridges, or utilities).
• Familiarity with Caltrans Standard Specifications, Construction Manual, and project delivery procedures.
• Familiarity with Greenbook, Brown Book and City of LA specifications, and project delivery procedures.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Bluebeam, PMWeb, Primavera, Procore or similar software.
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans and technical specifications.
• Strong organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Valid California driver’s license and ability to travel to job sites.
• OSHA 10 or 30 certification.
• Experience with alternative delivery methods such as progressive design build, design-build and CMGC.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and support LAWA Construction Inspection Division and City of LA with nightly field inspections to verify construction activities follow approved plans, specifications, and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare and maintain checklists for inspections, field material sampling and testing per project documents.
• Prepare and maintain project records, including conformed plans, daily reports, quantities, photos, punch-lists, and as-built docs.
• Assist with review and processing of submittals, RFIs, Field Directives, task orders, change notices and changes orders.
• Monitor contractor progress and participate in schedule reviews and look-ahead coordination.
• Support jobsite safety, traffic control, environmental/MRRP compliance, and SWPPP requirements.
• Coordinate field materials sampling/testing and source inspection with QA team.
• Provide field support during layout, construction staking, and verification of pay items.
• Assist in review and preparation of LAWA’s ASR, USR, LIR, and lane closure requests.
• Assist in review and application of Caltrans encroachment and City of LA permits.
• Participate in pre-construction, progress, and final acceptance meetings; communicate with stakeholders.

Skills

Reading plans

Technical specifications

Organizational skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Field coordination

Safety awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

EIT certification or working toward PE

Tools

Microsoft Office

Bluebeam

PMWeb

Primavera

Procore

Job description

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HDR is providing PM/CM services for the Los Angeles World Airports ATMP Landside Improvements Project. The project will deliver critical improvements to the roadways, streets, and thoroughfares in and around the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) campus. HDR will assist with the management of projects throughout the design, preconstruction, and construction phases, from inception to closeout. HDR is proud to lead a strong team of world-class professionals to sculpt this project that is a key part of the infrastructure transformation ahead of the 2028 Olympics and will serve millions of travelers and Angelenos for decades to come.

The Construction Engineer supports the Resident Engineer in the administration, construction inspection, and oversight of public works (roadways, structures, complete streets, ITS / Traffic signals) construction projects. This role involves contract administration support, construction engineering, coordinating with contractors, coordinating with stakeholders (LAWA, Caltrans and City of LA Departments), coordinating with utilities and 3rd parties, ensuring compliance with project plans and specifications, maintaining thorough project documentation, and supporting quality assurance and safety protocols on site.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and support LAWA Construction Inspection Division and City of LA with nightly field inspections to verify construction activities follow approved plans, specifications, and regulatory requirements (e.g., Caltrans, local agency standards, utility agreements etc).
• Prepare and maintain checklists for inspections, field material sampling and testing in accordance with project plans, specifications and contract documents.
• Prepare and maintain project records, including conformed set of plans and specifications, daily reports, quantity calculations, photos, develop punch-lists and as-built documentation.
• Assist with the review and processing of submittals, RFIs, Field Directives, request for task orders, change notices and change orders.
• Monitor contractor progress and participate in schedule reviews and look-ahead coordination.
• Support enforcement of jobsite safety, traffic control, environmental / MMRP compliance, and SWPPP requirements.
• Coordinate field materials sampling and testing and source inspection with the quality assurance team.
• Provide field support during layout, construction staking, and verification of contract pay items.
• Assist in the review and preparation of the LAWA’s Area Shutdown Request (ASR), Utility Shutdown Request (USR), LAWA Impact request (LIR), Caltrans Lane closure requests.
• Assist in the review and application of the Caltrans encroachment and City of LA various departments permits.
• Participate in pre-construction meetings, progress meetings, and final acceptance walks as needed.
• Communicate effectively with project stakeholders including LAWA PMCM, LAWA Quality-Inspection-Division (QID), Design-Builder, Local Agency representatives, sub-contractors, and other consultants.

Keywords: Construction Engineer, Greenbook, Brown Book, Caltrans, LAWA, LAX

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience on public infrastructure projects (transportation, roadway, bridges, or utilities preferred).
• Familiarity with Caltrans Standard Specifications, Construction Manual, and project delivery procedures.
• Familiarity with Greenbook, Brown Book and City of LA specifications, and project delivery procedures.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Bluebeam, and construction management software (e.g., PMWeb, Primavera, Procore, or similar).
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans and technical specifications.
• Strong organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Valid California driver’s license and ability to travel to job sites.
• Ability to use laptop, tablets and/or iPads in the field for documentation and use of technology.
• EIT certification or working toward PE license.
• Experience supporting federally funded or prevailing wage projects.
• OSHA 10 or 30 certification.
• Experience with alternate delivery method such as progressive design build, design-build and/or CMGC.