Construction Project Engineer

HDR; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 102,000 - 146,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Dental Insurance

Retirement Savings Plan with Employer Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

A construction and project management firm is seeking a Construction Project Engineer to work on critical improvements at Los Angeles International Airport. The role involves construction administration, document control, and project coordination. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Technology and at least 5 years of progressive construction experience. Strong communication skills and familiarity with construction codes are essential. The position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of progressive construction experience on multidisciplinary projects.
• Fundamental understanding of contracts and familiarity with construction codes.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Represent the Owner in construction administration activities.
• Maintain accurate project records, logs, and correspondence.
• Attend and document project meetings.

Skills

Construction Administration

Document Control

Project Coordination

Verbal and Written Communication

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Technology

Tools

Microsoft Office

Primavera

Job description

Overview

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

Watch Our Story: https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story

Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

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.

Responsibilities

In the role of Construction Project Engineer, we'll count on you to:

• Construction Administration & Contract Compliance
• Represent the Owner in construction administration activities in accordance with contract requirements, Owner policies, and applicable procedures.
• Intake, review, log, and track RFIs, submittals, potential change items, and other contractor correspondence for contractual and procedural compliance.
• Identify appropriate distribution lists and route documents to design, construction management, and Owner stakeholders for review and response.
• Track responses and ensure timely closure of all construction correspondence through Owner-approved document control systems.
• Assist the Construction Project Manager(s) with drafting correspondence, responses, task orders, change orders, and other contract-related documentation.

• Document Control, Reporting & Pay Applications
• Maintain accurate and complete project records, logs, and correspondence files in Owner-approved document and project management systems.
• Coordinate with document control staff to ensure documents are properly filed, indexed, and retrievable.
• Assist in preparation of monthly project reports, summaries, dashboards, and status updates for the Owner.

• Meeting Support & Project Coordination
• Attend weekly construction solutions meetings, look-ahead schedule meetings, and other project meetings on behalf of the Owner’s team.
• Prepare clear, accurate, and detailed meeting minutes documenting discussions, decisions, action items, responsible parties, and due dates; obtain approval of meeting minutes from attendees.
• Distribute meeting minutes in accordance with Owner procedures and track action items to closure.
• Assist the Construction Project Manager(s) by identifying unresolved issues, recurring risks, and coordination concerns discussed during meetings.
• Coordinate with third-party stakeholders including utility companies, materials testing laboratories, surveyors, source inspectors, and construction inspection teams.

• Schedule Awareness & Look-Ahead Review
• Review and understand contractor-provided six-week look-ahead schedules and short-term planning documents.
• Assist the Construction Manager in tracking planned versus actual activities and identifying potential conflicts, constraints, or coordination issues.
• Coordinate with construction management, inspection staff, and third-party stakeholders to verify upcoming work activities reflected in look-ahead schedules.
• Maintain logs or summaries of look-ahead activities and required actions as directed.

• Claims & Dispute Support
• Support the Construction Project Manager, Construction Manager, and Project Controls Manager with research, documentation review, and fact-finding related to contractor disputes and claims.
• Assist in development of fact-finding reports, chronologies, and Owner position papers to support dispute resolution and claims avoidance.
• Maintain organized and complete records to support negotiations and issue resolution.

• General Support
• Advise the Construction Project Manager(s) and project staff of document status, outstanding actions, and administrative risks.
• Perform other construction administration and project support duties as required to support successful project delivery.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Caltrans and/or City of Los Angeles projects.
• Familiarity with Progressive Design-Build, Design-Build, and/or CMGC delivery methods.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or Certified Construction Manager (CCM) certification
• Ability to interpret construction schedules
• Ability to problem solve and provide possible solutions to the engineer

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Technology, or combination of education and relevant experience
• A minimum of 5 years progressive construction experience on multidisciplinary projects
• Must have a fundamental understanding of contracts and familiarity with codes and laws governing construction
• Must possess the ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications and identify discrepancies or conflicts within documents
• Must be able to work in a team environment
• Must be computer literate, experience with Microsoft Office, Primavera, or related construction packages
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must
• Sponsorship (visa) for US employment authorization is not available now or in the future for this position

What We Believe

HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment

As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.

Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement. The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. (Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. Temporary and part-time roles eligible for limited benefits.) $102,000 - $146,000

Primary Location: United States-California-Los Angeles

Industry: Construction, Project Controls & Design/Build

Schedule: Full-time

Employee Status: Regular

BusinessClass: Constr Eng Insp / Mntrng(CCC)

Job Posting: Feb 16, 2026

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer (https://www.hdrinc.com/equal-employment-opportunity-employer). We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.