Project Engineer I - Sustainability

Yang Management, Inc.; California; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Yang Management, Inc. is seeking a Project Engineer I – Sustainability to assist the BuildLACCD Sustainability Team on energy and sustainability capital projects in the Los Angeles area.

The role supports planning, design, procurement, construction, commissioning and closeout across LED lighting, EV charging, microgrids, and energy efficiency initiatives. Responsibilities include technical advice to project managers, coordination with design and construction teams, and maintaining project

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in project or construction management of large-scale facilities.
• Experience with educational or public facility construction projects is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and engineering support to project managers and sustainability team.
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, contractors, and district personnel to resolve RFIs.
• Maintain contract plans, specs, submittals, and project records.
• Log progress, change orders, and invoices; assist in meetings and reporting.
• Support District sustainability initiatives including energy, electrification and renewables.

Skills

Project management

Construction management

Communications

Education

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

Tools

BIM

Job description

Job Description

Position Description:

• 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 Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar or equivalent position involved in project or construction management of commercial, 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 Division of the State Architect (DSA) construction/design process

Company Description

Yang Management, Inc., a full service Construction and Project Management firm, is currently seeking various positions for projects in Southern California. Ideal applicants will have advanced knowledge and experience within the construction industry and past success on both vertical and transit projects.

Company Description

Yang Management, Inc., a full service Construction and Project Management firm, is currently seeking various positions for projects in Southern California. Ideal applicants will have advanced knowledge and experience within the construction industry and past success on both vertical and transit projects.