Senior Project Engineer

Cumming Group; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 107,000 - 142,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

401(k) Matching

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Short and long-term disability

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Cumming Group in Los Angeles, CA, is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to support education construction programs. You will collaborate with project, program, and client leadership to manage change orders, submittals, and reports for bond-funded school projects.

We require a BS/BA in engineering or related field and at least seven years of construction experience, plus proficiency with MS Office, SharePoint, and PMIS tools. Strong communication and teamwork are essential for success.

Qualifications

• BS/BA degree in engineering, architecture, construction management, or related field.
• Minimum of seven (7) years of professional construction experience.
• Proficient with MS Office (Word/Excel/Outlook/PowerPoint) and SharePoint.
• Experience using Bluebeam and Adobe software for document reviews/mark-ups.
• Ability to work in a team environment and take initiative.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Experience with Change Orders and supporting documentation preferred.
• Experience with educational projects preferred.
• Experience with PMIS systems (Prolog, Trimble Unity Construct, Proliance) preferred.
• Experience with Adobe Acrobat Sign preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and administrative support for PMO Construction and District FPD, focusing on bond-funded projects.
• Track RFIs and submittals through design, pre-bid, and construction phases.
• Review change orders, field orders, and related contract documents.
• Coordinate with PMO and District on change orders for active projects.
• Prepare and maintain change order logs and related controls.
• Read and interpret construction drawings and plans.
• Assist in preparing weekly/monthly/quarterly management reports.
• Maintain electronic files and records for reviews.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Initiative

Decision making

Education

BS/BA in Engineering/Architecture/Construction Management

Tools

Prolog

Trimble Unity Construct

Proliance

Bluebeam

Adobe Acrobat Sign

Job description

Position Title: Senior Project Engineer

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Req Id: JR103986

Time Type: Full time

At Cumming Group, you will work on some of the world's most exciting projects in a dynamic environment where your success is measured by the impact you make. We are one of the fastest-growing project and cost management consultancies in the United States, as reflected in our top 15 rankings in ENR. With over 70 offices globally, an extremely diverse project portfolio, and double-digit year-over-year revenue growth, the opportunities to make your mark are limitless!

We are currently hiring a Senior Project Engineer located in Monterey Park, CA to support community college construction projects. This opportunity will have you working within our Education project sector. The Education team is a prime consultant to multiple school districts in the country and provides services to K-12 as well as higher education institutions nationally. You will be teaming with project, program, and client leadership to provide premier educational facilities for our nation’s youth and adults seeking to better themselves through learning.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provides technical and administrative support for the Program Management Office (PMO) Construction department and the school district's Facilities, Planning, And Development (FPD) department, exclusively supporting bond funded projects.
• 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, field orders, and other contractual documents for districtwide design/construction projects.
• Coordinates 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 FPD use and reference.
• 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.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• BS/BA Degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or related field required. Additional qualifying experience in excess to the minimum stated below may be substituted for the required education on a year for year basis.
• Minimum of seven (7) years of professional experience in a similar or equivalent position in construction.
• 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.
• Previous experience with Change Orders and Supporting Documentation preferred.
• Previous experience with educational projects preferred.
• Experience working on a large client program preferred.
• Experience working on multiple projects simultaneously preferred.
• Experience with Prolog, Trimble Unity Construct (formerly e-Builder), Proliance or other PMIS systems preferred.
• Experience with Adobe Acrobat sign (formerly Adobe E-Sign) preferred.

Cumming Group is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunity in its personnel policies and practices. It is Cumming Group’s policy to recruit, hire, train and promote Team Members and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, marital status, registered domestic partner status, genetic information, sexual preference, sexual orientation, gender (including gender expression and gender identity), pregnancy (including childbirth or related medical conditions, including breastfeeding), military service, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical disability, mental disability, veteran status or any other protected classification under federal, state, or local law. All such decisions are based on (1) individual merit, qualifications, and competence as they relate to the particular position, and (2) promotion of the principle of equal employment opportunity.

All other terms and conditions of employment, such as compensation, benefits, transfers, layoff, return from layoff, training, education, and social and recreational programs, are administered without regard to the characteristics described above. To this end, Cumming Group complies with all provisions of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended, all of the rules, regulations and relevant orders of the Secretary of Labor, and all similar state and local laws.

The salary range for this full-time role is $106,800.00-$142,400.02 per year. Ranges are determined based on the position, geography, client and industry experience and level, and represent a good faith effort to provide a fair and equitable salary. This range reflects base salary only, and not the total compensation package. Cumming Group reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range, depending on a candidate’s experience, skills, and qualifications, including client requirements.

In addition to base salary, Cumming Group offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k)
• 401(k) Matching
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Short and long-term disability
• Employee Assistance Program

About Us:

At Cumming Group, we are passionate about helping our clients execute large-scale, complex projects on-time and within budget. Our project and cost-management services are specifically tailored to each client’s needs and add meaningful value at every step of a project’s development.

Drawing on deep expertise in the communities and sectors we serve, we anticipate and solve problems, deliver solutions, and drive results. Since opening our doors in 1996, Cumming Group has grown to 50+ offices globally, and is now home to more than 3,000+ team members – including many of the brightest minds in the industry.

Learn more about what a great organization we are here.

Cumming Group is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunity in its personnel policies and practices. It is Cumming Group’s policy to recruit, hire, train and promote Team Members and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, marital status, registered domestic partner status, genetic information, sexual preference, sexual orientation, gender (including gender expression and gender identity), pregnancy (including childbirth or related medical conditions, including breastfeeding), military service, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical disability, mental disability, veteran status or any other protected classification under federal, state, or local law. All such decisions are based on (1) individual merit, qualifications, and competence as they relate to the particular position, and (2) promotion of the principle of equal employment opportunity.

All other terms and conditions of employment, such as compensation, benefits, transfers, layoff, return from layoff, training, education, and social and recreational programs, are administered without regard to the characteristics described above. To this end, Cumming Group complies with all provisions of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended, all of the rules, regulations and relevant orders of the Secretary of Labor, and all similar state and local laws.

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.