LAWA Office Engineer II

Pacific Pros; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Pacific Pros seeks an Office Engineer II for the Terminal 5 Renovation and Reconstruction Project at Los Angeles International Airport (LAWA). This on-site role supports the T5 project management team in managing scope, schedule, and interfaces across design and construction activities.

The candidate should have a strong construction background, design lifecycle knowledge, and experience with PMWeb/field coordination. Local candidates required for full-time on-site work at LAX.

Qualifications

• 10+ years experience, preferably on airport projects.
• Experience with multiple delivery methods: Design-Bid-Build, Design+CMAR, Design/Build.
• Excellent written and oral communication and knowledge of industry practices.
• Licensed Engineer preferred by CA Board (or equivalent) and related certifications may apply.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain all project documentation including RFIs, submittals, change orders, minutes, and daily reports.
• Track, log, and monitor contractor submittals for timely review and distribution to teams.
• Prepare RFIs and ensure prompt communication of responses to relevant parties.
• Maintain RFI and submittal logs in PMWeb and ensure compliance with project requirements.
• Coordinate with contractors, design teams, inspectors, and PMs to ensure clear information flow.
• Support field operations by coordinating with field engineers and superintendents.

Skills

Project coordination

Communication skills

Team leadership

Airport construction

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/architecture/construction management

CA engineering license preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Bluebeam

PMWeb

Job description

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Pacific Pros is seeking Office Engineer II for Construction Projects to be a representative for Los Angeles World Airport (LAWA).

Work Location: LAWA has required the candidates be local for this position.

Region: Los Angeles, CA

Status: Full-time on-site.

Opening: March 2026, Immediate

Position Description Summary

Serve as Owner's representative. The Terminal 5 (T5) Office Engineer reports to the T5 Sr. Project Manager and is responsible for assisting the T5 project management team with managing the scope, schedule, and operational interfaces of all design- and construction-related activities for the Terminal 5 Renovation and Reconstruction Project. The Terminal 5 Renovation and Reconstruction Project covers the full demolition and rebuilding of the Terminal 5 headhouse and concourse, as well as various enabling scopes to vacate the existing building.

Position Description

The T5 Office Engineer supports the project management team by handling the administrative, technical, and coordination functions required to deliver construction projects efficiently and in compliance with contract requirements. This role is responsible for managing project documentation, assisting with construction engineering tasks, coordinating with contractors and design teams, and ensuring timely communication among all project stakeholders. The Office Engineer helps track progress, maintain logs, support cost and schedule controls, and ensure that project records, submittals, RFIs, and change orders are processed accurately and promptly.

Key Identifiers for the Position

• Technical/construction background with experience in an operating/active environment
• Knowledge of design and construction contracting practices and methodologies
• Knowledge and experience in the project design lifecycle from Concept to Project Definition Book to Permit to Bulletins
• Knowledge and experience in the project construction lifecycle from Pre-Construction to estimating/buyout to phasing to implementation to Closeout
• Maintaining an excellent working relationship with design and construction professionals geared toward open communications and mutual problem solving in the best interest of the project and all other parties involved
• Contributing to a high level of team morale through professionalism that reflects well on the project team, external stakeholders, and LAWA/internal stakeholders

Essential Job Duties For This Position

• Manage and maintain all project documentation, including RFIs, submittals, change orders, meeting minutes, and daily reports
• Track, log, and monitor contractor submittals to ensure timely review and distribution to design teams and project stakeholders
• Prepare, process, and follow up on Requests for Information (RFIs), ensuring prompt communication of responses to all relevant parties
• Update and maintain RFI and submittal logs in PMWeb, ensuring accuracy and compliance with project requirements
• Maintain organized hard-copy and electronic project files; oversee document and submittal management systems
• Work with contractors to ensure drawings and project documents are posted and updated in a timely manner
• Distribute documents, submittals, and RFIs for review; track review comments, compile responses, obtain management approval, and issue formal responses to contractors
• Coordinate with contractors, design teams, inspectors, and project managers to support clear and consistent information flow
• Assist in preparing construction meeting agendas, presentations, and action item logs
• Support field operations by coordinating with field engineers and superintendents to maintain alignment between project documentation and field activities
• Ensure proper filing, organization, and archiving of all project records in accordance with LAWA project standards
• Manipulate various electronic file formats to create exhibits, graphics, and supporting materials for meetings and presentations
• Perform additional project support duties as assigned, including attending and documenting project meetings, writing agendas and minutes, expediting processes, and maintaining expediting logs

Hardware/Software Knowledge

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Bluebeam
• Experience with Project Management Implementation Systems; ability to work in PM Web preferred

Required Qualifications

• 10 years or more experience, preferably on airport projects
• Experience working on large teams for complex projects
• Experience with various delivery methods, including Design-Bid-Build, Design+CMAR, and Design/Build
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and a thorough knowledge of industry practices and regulations

Minimum Education/Training

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or other related technical field required
• Licensed Engineer (preferably by the California Board of Engineers) preferred
• Optional certifications may include AAAE, LEED, PE, PMP, AICP, or other relevant professional licenses and/or certifications

Element-Specific Requirements/Notes

• May assume other duties as required/needed.
• May be required to work past regular work shifts
• May be required to work various shifts as needed
• This is a Monday–Friday full-time position in the office or on the project site at LAX
• The position will require the candidate to have the ability to transit to, from, and between project sites.
• This is NOT a work-from-home position
• After hours or weekend work may be required to perform the duties of the position. This shall be considered part of the salary.
• LAWA has required the candidates be local and available fully on-site for this field position.