Project Engineer III

DVJ Consulting Engineers; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

DVJ Consulting Engineers is seeking a qualified PMO Support Specialist to provide technical and administrative support to the PMO on bond-funded construction projects. You will track RFIs and submittals, review COs/FOs, coordinate with PMO and District FPD, and maintain change order logs and records.

Strong collaboration and communication are required for timely processing. Ideal candidates have 7+ years in construction-related roles, a BS/BA in construction/engineering/architecture, and

Qualifications

• Minimum of seven (7) years of professional experience in a similar role in construction.
• BS/BA Degree in construction, engineering, or architecture; four years of additional qualifying experience may substitute for the education requirement.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Software (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and SharePoint.
• Experience using BlueBeam and Adobe software for document reviews/mark-ups.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Good communication skills verbal and writing.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and administrative support for the PMO.
• Track and follow up with RFIs and submittals during design, pre-bid, and construction phases.
• Perform internal reviews of Change Orders (CO), Field Orders (FO) and other contractual documents.
• Coordinate with PMO staff and District FPD on CO processing for active projects.
• Maintain Change Order Logs and other tracking documents for PMO and District FPD use.
• Assist in coordination meetings and prepare meeting minutes.
• Maintain electronic files and records for reviews and closeouts.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Initiative

Time management

Education

BS/BA in construction, engineering, or architecture

Tools

MS Office

SharePoint

BlueBeam

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

• Provide technical and administrative support for the Program Management Office (PMO)

Position Description

• Provide technical and administrative support for the Program Management Office (PMO)
• Track and follow up with the owner/design team/construction team RFIs and submittals as required during design, pre-bid, and construction phases
• Perform internal reviews of Change Orders (CO), Field Orders (FO) and other contractual documents for Districtwide Design/Construction projects
• Coordinate with PMO staff and District FPD on the review and processing of Change Orders for all active construction projects
• Perform detailed review of Change Order documents for completeness and accuracy
• Participate in coordination meetings to facilitate timely reviews
• Maintain Change Order Logs and other tracking documents for PMO and LACCD FPD use and reference.

Construction Department and the District Facilities, Planning, and Development (FPD) department, exclusively on Bond funded projects.

• Ability to read and interpret construction plans and drawings
• Assist in preparing weekly/monthly/quarterly reports for management review
• Collects, tracks, reviews lessons learned and submits for closeouts and for management review
• Monitor changes and revisions to ensure timely processing of Change Orders and Field Orders
• Submits CO and FO for final PMO and District approvals
• Review and follow Standard Operating Procedures for CO Processing
• Facilitate resolution of conflicts and issues to maintain timely workflow
• Assist in coordination meetings with the District Office and Stakeholders
• Generate and distribute meeting minutes to confirm discussions
• Maintain electronic files and records for all reviews
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned
• Maintains log of daily tasks and submits a monthly to management for review
• Perform other relatively similar administrative duties as directed by the PMO and District FPD

Requirements

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of seven (7) years of professional experience in a similar role or position in construction
• BS/BA Degree in construction, engineering, or architecture. Four years of additional qualifying experience in excess to the minimum years stated above may be substituted for the required education
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Software (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and SharePoint
• Experience using BlueBeam and Adobe software for document reviews/mark-ups
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to take initiative and make sound decisions
• Effectively manage daily work effort
• Good communication skills verbal and writing

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working on tenant improvement projects
• Previous experience with Change Orders and Supporting Documentation
• Previous experience with educational projects
• Experience working on a large client program
• Experience working on multiple projects simultaneously
• Experience with Prolog, Trimble Unity Construct (formerly e-Builder), Proliance or other PMIS systems
• Experience with Adobe Acrobat sign (formerly Adobe E-Sign)