Project Engineer III – Los Angeles, CA

Cmts Llc; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Job summary

CMTS LLC in Los Angeles, CA is seeking a Project Engineer III to support the BuildLACCD program. The role focuses on technical engineering for capital construction, modernization, and sustainability projects tied to the LA Community College District bond program.

You will coordinate with multiple stakeholders across planning through closeout, participate in design/ construction meetings, and help manage risks, schedules, budgets, and documentation for complex education facilities projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or related field.
• Seven years of professional experience in construction/engineering roles.
• Experience reading plans, specs, and shop drawings.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and engineering support to PMO and construction managers.
• Coordinate with PMO, colleges, contractors, architects, engineers, inspectors, and staff.
• Lead design or construction meetings when needed.
• Perform field checks on construction, demolition, rehabilitation, or repairs.
• Review change orders, submittals, and project documentation.
• Prepare scopes of work and project status reports.
• Maintain project files in electronic and paper formats.
• Review submittals for conformance to plans and specifications.
• Generate meeting minutes and proposed board actions.
• Ensure record drawings are maintained prior to payments.

Skills

Construction management

Reading drawings

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Risk management

Documentation

Project coordination

Contract review

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

RFI/Submittals handling

DSA knowledge

Job description

Project Engineer III - Los Angeles, CA

Full-Time | On-Site | Los Angeles, CA

Why CMTS?

Every day at CMTS, our team delivers infrastructure projects that positively impact lives and communities. With over 42 years of industry experience, CMTS has built a strong foundation for continued success, providing project and construction management services to public and private clients nationwide.

We value our employees by fostering a culture of learning, professional development, and collaboration. CMTS is committed to maintaining a work environment that emphasizes safety, integrity, and accountability while supporting work-life balance and employee well-being. Our teams are empowered to grow, contribute, and make a meaningful impact through the projects we deliver.

About Your Role

CMTS is seeking a highly motivated Project Engineer III to support the BuildLACCD Program Management Office in Los Angeles, CA. This role provides technical and engineering support for capital construction, modernization, and sustainability projects tied to the Los Angeles Community College District’s bond-funded program.

The Project Engineer III will coordinate with project managers, construction managers, contractors, architects, engineers, inspectors, consultants, and college staff to support project delivery from planning and design through construction, commissioning, and closeout. This position will also support sustainability-focused projects including energy systems, LED lighting, building management systems, central plant decarbonization, renewable energy, microgrid, PV, BESS, and EV charging station projects.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or a related field
• Four additional years of qualifying experience beyond the minimum requirement may be substituted for the required education

What You’ll Need to Get the Job Done

• Minimum seven (7) years of professional experience in a similar construction, engineering, or project engineering role
• Experience supporting capital construction, modernization, or infrastructure projects
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans, specifications, and shop drawings
• Experience reviewing RFIs, submittals, change orders, field orders, and project documentation
• Experience coordinating with contractors, architects, engineers, inspectors, consultants, and project stakeholders
• Ability to work in a team environment and take initiative
• Ability to effectively manage daily work efforts in a fast-paced environment
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Experience maintaining project files in both electronic and paper formats
• Knowledge of construction contracts, project documentation, and risk management processes

What Will Make You Stand Out

• Experience on educational facility programs or projects
• Experience with Division of the State Architect projects
• Experience in all phases of the project lifecycle, including master planning, design, construction, commissioning, and closeout
• Professional Engineer License
• Certified Construction Manager certification
• Similar professional construction or engineering credentials
• Experience with sustainability projects, energy efficiency, renewable energy, or decarbonization projects
• Experience with Energy Information System platforms, LED lighting, Building Management Systems, central plant/chiller systems, PV, BESS, microgrids, or EV charging stations

What You’ll Do

• Provide technical and engineering support to the BuildLACCD Program Management Office, Project Managers, and Construction Managers
• Coordinate with PMO staff, College Project Teams, contractors, architects, engineers, inspectors, consultants, and college staff
• Participate in and occasionally lead design or construction meetings
• Perform field checks on construction, demolition, rehabilitation, alteration, addition, or repair projects
• Verify compliance with job specifications, plans, College standards, and DSA requirements
• Read and interpret construction plans and shop drawings
• Prepare written materials including correspondence, reports, procedures, and guidelines
• Support weekly and monthly project status reports and photo reports
• Review, estimate, negotiate, and process construction change orders and construction field orders
• Review and enforce construction and professional services contracts
• Manage and direct contractors and outside consultants, including reviewing and approving invoices
• Assess project risks and develop risk registers with mitigation strategies
• Facilitate resolution of construction and design issues
• Coordinate with architects for timely and accurate responses to RFIs, submittals, and Construction Change Documents
• Generate and distribute meeting minutes for construction and design meetings
• Confirm contractor maintenance of record drawings prior to monthly progress payments
• Maintain project files in both electronic and paper formats
• Review submittals for conformance to plans and specifications
• Generate and draft Proposed Board Actions
• Prepare scopes of work and project status reports for consultant and contractor solicitations
• Perform other job-related duties or projects as assigned

What You Can Expect from CMTS

• Opportunities to work on high-impact infrastructure projects across the United States and the U.S. Virgin Islands
• Collaborative and growth-focused team environment
• Competitive compensation
• CMTS LLC offers 100% company-paid medical, dental, vision, 401k, life, and long-term disability insurance coverage for the employee
• Career advancement and professional development opportunities

Salary Requirements

• 140,000- 150,000

Equal Employment Opportunity

CMTS, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities, and general treatment during employment.