Construction Project Engineer - Sustainability

The Greenridge Group; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Sick Leave

Holidays

401(k)

Education Support

Referral Bonus

Extra Paid Leave

Laptop provided

Cell Phone Stipend

Job summary

The Greenridge Group is seeking a Construction Project Engineer – Sustainability to support the Los Angeles Community College District BuildLACCD Sustainability Team. The role covers planning, design, construction, commissioning, and closeout of sustainability and energy-related capital projects, including energy efficiency, EV charging, and electrification.

Ideal candidates will have BIM experience, a track record on large public or educational facilities, and strong coordination across project

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in project or construction management.
• Experience with commercial, public, or educational facility construction projects valued at more than $15 million.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Business, Construction Management, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and engineering support to Project Managers and the Sustainability Team throughout all phases of assigned projects.
• Support sustainability initiatives involving energy efficiency, electrification, renewable energy, and carbon reduction.
• Coordinate with Project Managers, architects, engineers, contractors, and District personnel to address technical issues and RFIs.
• Maintain and distribute current contract plans and specifications.
• Conduct field checks to verify construction compliance with plans, specifications, District standards, and applicable DSA requirements.
• Document project progress through photographs, daily reports, and project notes.
• Track change order proposals, field orders, and approved change orders.
• Maintain project files and record drawings.
• Log and review submittals for conformance with plans and specifications.
• Assist with RFIs, submittals, monthly invoices, and other project documentation.
• Coordinate project meetings and prepare meeting minutes.
• Provide additional project and construction support as needed.

Skills

Project management

Energy sustainability

Field coordination

Documentation

RFI management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Business, Construction Management, or related field

Tools

BIM

Job description

The Greenridge Group is a prime contractor and consulting firm specializing in Project and Construction Management for major public-sector agencies.

We are seeking a Construction Project Engineer – Sustainability to support the Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD) and its BuildLACCD Sustainability Team.

This role will support the planning, design, construction, commissioning, and closeout of sustainability and energy-related capital improvement projects, including energy efficiency, building management systems, renewable energy, EV charging infrastructure, electrification, and other sustainability initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide technical and engineering support to Project Managers and the Sustainability Team throughout all phases of assigned projects.
• Support sustainability initiatives involving energy efficiency, electrification, renewable energy, and carbon reduction.
• Coordinate with Project Managers, architects, engineers, contractors, and District personnel to address technical issues and RFIs.
• Maintain and distribute current contract plans and specifications.
• Conduct field checks to verify construction compliance with plans, specifications, District standards, and applicable DSA requirements.
• Document project progress through photographs, daily reports, and project notes.
• Track change order proposals, field orders, and approved change orders.
• Maintain project files and record drawings.
• Log and review submittals for conformance with plans and specifications.
• Assist with RFIs, submittals, monthly invoices, and other project documentation.
• Coordinate project meetings and prepare meeting minutes.
• Provide additional project and construction support as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in a similar or equivalent position involving project or construction management.
• Experience with commercial, public, or educational facility construction projects valued at more than $15 million.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Business, Construction Management, or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience utilizing Building Information Modeling (BIM).
• Experience with the Division of the State Architect (DSA) construction/design process.
• Experience supporting sustainability, energy-efficiency, modernization, or other capital improvement projects is highly desirable.

We offer one of the most competitive benefit packages in the industry.

• Medical, Dental & Vision:100% employer-paid monthly premiums for employees and 50% coverage for dependents under our company-sponsored plan*
• Life Insurance:Company-paid coverage up to $50,000
• Paid Time Off (PTO):Accrues up to 80 hours per year with increased accrual based on tenure
• Sick Leave:10 days of paid sick leave annually - well above the average of 5-6 days offered by most firms
• Holidays:9 paid holidays, 2 floating holidays, and a paid day off for your BIRTHDAY!!!
• 401(k):Company match up to 4% (100% of the first 3%, 50% of the next 2%)
• Education Support:Assistance with tuition, licenses, and professional certifications
• Referral Bonus:Highest employee referral program of $5,000–$10,000 depending on level of hire
• Extra Paid Leave:For jury duty, bereavement leave, and voting time for local/state/federal elections
• Client Shutdown Days:Additional paid days off when client offices are closed
• Equipment:Laptop provided as needed
• Cell Phone Stipend: $100 monthly stipend for eligible roles

Why Join Greenridge?

• Be part of trusted leader in delivering impactful public sector projects.
• Play a meaningful role in shaping safe, modern, high-quality school environments.
• Join a team of experienced professionals dedicated to public infrastructure excellence.

The Greenridge Groupis an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.