Project Engineer I

O2EPCM, Inc. dba O2 Engineering, Projects & Construction Management; Santa Monica (CA); On-site; USD 86,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NO PER DIEM

Job summary

O2EPCM, Inc. is seeking a Project Engineer I – Sustainability to support BuildLACCD’s sustainability and energy-related capital projects across the Los Angeles Community College District.

This role provides technical and administrative support from planning through closeout, under the Sustainability Strike Team Lead, focusing on EIS, BMS, lighting upgrades, energy retrofits, and EV charging infrastructure. The position involves coordination with managers, architects, engineers and district

Qualifications

• 3 years’ experience in project or construction management of commercial/public/educational facilities >$15M
• BS/BA Degree required in engineering, architecture, business, construction management or related field
• Experience utilizing BIM and LEED/CHPS concepts is preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and engineering support to project managers and sustainability team across all project phases.
• Support implementation of district sustainability initiatives including energy efficiency, electrification, renewable energy and carbon reduction strategies.
• Coordinate with project managers, architect, engineers, contractors and district personnel to resolve RFIs and maintain records.
• Maintain and distribute current contract plans and specifications; ensure drawings are up to date.
• Log and review submittals for conformance to plans and specs; track changes and approvals.
• Assist in meetings with stakeholders and prepare reports and guidelines.

Skills

Project management

Field coordination

RFI handling

Documentation

Education

BS/BA Degree in Engineering, Architecture, Business, Construction Management or related field

Tools

BIM

LEED

CHPS

DSA

Job description

O2EPCM, Inc. is a prominent award-winning experienced firm providing Professional, Technical, Consulting and Management Services in the Planning, Design, Engineering and Construction Industry to Local, State, Federal Government Agencies, Utility Companies and Private Clients. We are dedicated to delivering innovative and sustainable solutions for a variety of projects.

Salary Range: $86,000 - $90,000

Type: Full-Time

Employee Benefits:

This position is bond-eligible and is strictly limited to work associated with capital
construction, modernization, and sustainability projects as defined under the BuildLACCD Bond
Program. Duties performed under this position shall not include routine maintenance, repair, or
operational tasks that fall within the responsibilities of facilities Maintenance & Operations
(M&O). The scope of this role is exclusively tied to bond-eligible activities such as planning,
design, construction, commissioning, and related project management functions necessary to deliver
capital improvements consistent with LACCD’s Capital Construction Bond Program requirements and
legal limitations governing bond fund expenditures.

The Project Engineer I – Sustainability position provides technical and administrative support to
the BuildLACCD Sustainability Team in the planning, design, procurement, construction,
implementation, commissioning, and closeout of sustainability and energy-related capital
improvement projects throughout the Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD). Working under the direction of the
Sustainability Strike Team Lead, this position assists in coordinating projects that advance the
District's sustainability initiatives to include Energy Information Systems (EIS), Building
Management Systems (BMS), central plant optimization, LED lighting upgrades, energy efficiency
retrofits, renewable energy systems, microgrids, electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure,
electrification, and other sustainability projects.

• Provide technical and engineering support to the project managers and sustainability team
  throughout all phases of the project.
• Support implementation of District sustainability initiatives including energy efficiency,
  electrification, renewable energy and carbon reduction strategies.
• Coordinates with Project Managers, Architect, Engineers, Contractors and District Personnel to
  resolve technical issues and accurate responses to requests for information (RFIs).
• Responsible for the maintenance and distribution of current contract plans and
  specifications.
• Confirms contractor’s maintenance of record drawings prior to monthly progress payments to the
  Contractor.
• Makes field checks on construction to determine compliance with job specifications and plans,
  established College standards, and Division of the State Architect (DSA) Requirements.
• Documents progress of projects, logging photographs, daily project reports and notes as
  required.
• Assists in preparing written materials including correspondence, reports, procedures, and
  guidelines.
• Logs and tracks status of project change order proposals, field orders, and approved change
  orders.
• Maintains project files and record drawings.
• Logs and reviews submittals for conformance to plans and specifications.
• Assists in coordinating and recording minutes of meetings with project stakeholders.
• Assists in review of submittal procedures, RFI’s and monthly invoices.
• Performs other project support duties as directed.

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar or equivalent position involved in project or construction management of commercial and/or public or educational facility construction projects with values in excess of $15M
• BS/BA Degree in Engineering, Architecture, Business, Construction Management or related field required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience utilizing Building Information Modeling (BIM)
• Experience with Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certified projects and/or the Collaborative for High Performing Schools (CHPS)
• Experience with Division of the State Architect (DSA) construction/design process

Please note, if you move forward in the submission process, you will be asked to provide the following below.

• Most updated resume
• Certifications or Licenses obtained
• 3-4 Professional References
• Project List with values, dates, and company of any projects worked

O2EPCM, Inc.is a prominent award-winning experienced firm providing Professional, Technical, Consulting and Management Services in the Planning, Design, Engineering and Construction Industry to Local, State, Federal Government Agencies, Utility Companies and Private Clients. We are dedicated to delivering innovative and sustainable solutions for a variety of projects.

Employee Benefits:

NO PER DIEM. These are W2, long-term jobs with full benefits. NO relocation packages.