QA/QC Technical Reviewer- Structural

Element Consulting, Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 165,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

Element Consulting, Inc. seeks a seasoned structural engineer to review proposed educational facility plans and specifications for conformance with District standards, quality, and safety requirements.

The role requires a CA PE license, 10 years of experience in school construction, and strong coordination with architects, engineers, and District staff. Salary reflects education and experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Structural Engineering or related field.
• Ten years of full-time professional structural engineering experience for educational facilities.
• Experience applying CBC, Cal Green Energy Code, OSHA, ASHRE, ASTM standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical review of proposed structural plans and specs for construction projects.
• Provide comments on adherence to standards, quality, coordination with disciplines.
• Support development of Design Guidelines and school design resources.
• Update policies and guides to ensure conformance to codes and safety requirements.
• Coordinate activities with Design and A/E Technical Support and other District units.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Structural engineering

K-12 facilities

Code compliance

LEED/CHPS

Contract documents

Peer reviews

Quality assurance

Reports writing

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Structural Engineering

Experience substitution allowed (2 years)

Job description

Duties:

• Performs technical review of proposed structural plans and specifications submitted byDistrict personnel, consultant staff, or commissioned architects and engineers forconstruction projects
• Provides review comments regarding adherence to District standards, quality of development and documentation of structural design, coordination with other disciplines, and othertechnical issues as required.
• Provides comments, lessons learned and research to support the development and maintenance of the District’s Design Guidelines including the School Design Guide,Educational Specifications, Guide Technical Specifications, and Standard TechnicalDrawings for the Facilities Services Division.
• Provides comments and lessons learned to update and maintain District policies and guides for the design of educational facilities and/or District construction structural specifications toassure conformance to building codes and safety requirements and to improve the qualityand economy of construction, maintenance, and operation.
• Coordinates activities with those of other units of Design and A/E Technical Support and other District organizations.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements
Required Experience:

• Ten (10) years full time paid professional experience in structural engineering planning, design and construction of educational facilities

Required Education:

• Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor’s degree in Structural Engineering or related field
• Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for up to 2 years of the educational requirement, on a year-for-year basis.

Skills and Abilities:

• Architecture and structural engineering practices applied to repairs, modernizations, and new construction of K-12 school building planning, design, and construction
• Preparation of architectural and structural engineering specifications and related contract documents
• State and local building codes and construction industry standards and their application to school construction, including California Building Code (CBC), Cal Green Energy Code, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), American Society of Heating,Refrigerating, and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRE), and American Society of Testing andMaterials (ASTM)
• Architectural and structural engineering systems of building materials and building costs Requirements of the Division of the State Architect (DSA) and California Department of Education (CDE).
• Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED), Collaborative for High Performing Schools (CHPS) and other sustainability requirements.
• Commissioning processes and documentation requirements
• Ability to perform quality assurance/quality control, constructability, and peer reviews of District projects in design and construction.
• Ability to prepare and review structural standards and specifications for school buildings and other structures.
• Able to provide structural technical review and advice on proposed product substitutions, deviations from District standards, and technical questions from Owner Authorized Representatives (OARs), Inspectors, Design Managers and A/E teams.
• Provide sustained attention to complex specifications and provide clear detailed comments
• Ability to write clear and concise reports and technical descriptions for District engineering standards and project reviews.
• Able to work effectively with commissioned architects and engineers, District personnel, consultant staff, and representatives of public agencies.
• Perform quality assurance/quality control, constructability, and peer reviews
• Effective verbal and written communication

Preferred Licenses and Certificates:

• A valid CA Structural Engineer license by the State Board for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors

Required Licenses and Certificates:

• A valid CA Professional Engineer license by the State Board for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors

Salary dependent on education and experience. Salary range: $165K-$185K

Why Choose Element Consulting?

Element Consulting is a construction management company dedicated to providing clients with responsible and innovative solutions to their project needs, from inception to completion. Based out of El Segundo, CA, the firm offers program, project, and construction management services. We invite you to join us in 'Bringing the Right Elements Together for Our Clients' Success.'