Senior Project Engineer (Sustainability)

Cordoba Corporation; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Cordoba Corporation seeks a Senior Project Engineer (Sustainability) in Los Angeles, CA to support bond-eligible capital construction and sustainability projects. The role emphasizes planning, design, construction, commissioning, and project management within the Bond Program.

The ideal candidate will have at least seven years of construction experience, a relevant engineering degree, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• BS/BA Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or related degree.
• Seven years of experience in a similar construction role.
• Ability to work in a team and take initiative.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provides technical and engineering support to PMO, including Project and Construction Managers.
• Coordinates with PMO staff, CPTs, contractors, architects, engineers, inspectors, consultants, and College staff.
• Participates in and occasionally leads design or construction meetings.
• Performs field checks to ensure compliance with plans, standards, and DSA requirements.
• Reads and interprets construction plans and shop drawings.
• Prepares written materials, including reports and guidelines.

Skills

Team collaboration

Initiative

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

BS/BA in Engineering or related

Additional qualifying years substituted for education

Job description

Overview

Cordoba Corporation is a leading engineering and design firm based in California. We are seeking a Senior Project Engineer (Sustainability) to join our Facilities Sector. This position is bond-eligible and is strictly limited to work associated with capital construction, modernization, and sustainability projects as defined under our client's Bond Program. Duties performed under this position shall not include routine maintenance, repair, or operational tasks that fall within the responsibilities of facilities Maintenance & Operations (M&O). The scope of this role is exclusively tied to bond-eligible activities such as planning, design, construction, commissioning, and related project management functions necessary to deliver capital improvements consistent with our client’s Capital Construction Bond Program requirements and legal limitations governing bond fund expenditures.

Responsibilities

• Provides technical and engineering support to the client's Program Management Office (PMO), including Project Managers and Construction Managers
• Coordinates with PMO staff, College Project Teams (CPTs), contractors, architects, engineers, inspectors, consultants, and College staff
• Participates in and occasionally runs design or construction meetings
• Makes field checks on construction, demolition, rehabilitation, alteration, addition, or repair projects to determine compliance with job specifications, plans, established College standards, and Division of the State Architect (DSA) requirements
• Reads and interprets construction plans and shop drawings
• Assists in preparing written materials, including correspondence, reports, procedures, and guidelines
• Supports the development of weekly/monthly status and photo reports for the project team
• Reviews, estimates, negotiates, and processes construction change orders and construction field orders
• Reviews and enforces construction and professional services contracts
• Manages and directs contractors and outside consultants, including reviewing and approving invoices
• Assess project risks and develops risk registers, including mitigation strategies
• Facilitates resolutions of construction and design issues
• Coordinates with Architects for timely and accurate responses to requests for information, submittals, Construction Change Documents, etc.
• Generates and distributes meeting minutes (construction meetings, design meetings, etc..)
• Confirms contractor’s maintenance of record drawings prior to monthly progress payments to the Contractor
• Maintain project files in both electronic and paper format
• Reviews submittals for conformance to plans and specifications
• Generates and drafts Proposed Board Actions (PBAs)
• Prepare Scope of Work documents and project status reports for solicitation of consultant and contractor services.
• Other job-related duties or projects as assigned

Qualifications

• Minimum of seven (7) years of experience in a similar role or position in construction.
• BS/BA Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or related degree. Four Additional qualifying years of experience in excess of the minimum years stated above may be substituted for the required education.
• Ability to work in a team environment and take initiative.
• Effectively manage daily work effort in a fast-paced environment.
• Good verbal and writing communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in educational programs/projects and Division of State Architect (DSA) projects.
• Experience in all parts of the project life cycle, including master planning, design, and closeout.
• Professional Engineer License (PE), Certified Construction Manager (CCM), or similar credentials
• Experience with Sustainability Projects:
  • Energy Information System Platform
  • Energy Efficiency LED Lighting
  • Building Management System
  • Central Plant Decarbonization (includes local building) / Central Plant/Chillers
  • Renewable Energy and Micro-grid (PV, BESS)
  • Electrical Vehicle Charging Stations (EVCS)

Salary Range: $120,000 to $135,000 yearly

Location: Los Angeles, CA
Work Environment: Onsite

Our Company

Cordoba Corporation is a nationally recognized civil engineering, construction management, program management, and planning firm. We specialize in education and facilities, transportation, and water and energy. In collaboration with our clients, Cordoba has facilitated the development of several complex and highly visible infrastructure projects throughout California.

Our efforts have resulted in national recognition from Engineering News-Record as a “top 100 construction management firm” and a “top 50 program management firm”. We are proud to share that ENR has also recently recognized Cordoba in 2018 as a “top 100 design firm” in California. Cordoba's business model has been commended for its efficiency, encouraging work dynamic, and its multifaceted approach toward projects. Many of our professionals have received praise in the media as leaders in their fields of expertise.

We have established a statewide presence throughout California. Headquartered in Los Angeles, we also have offices located in San Francisco, Sacramento, San Ramon, Chatsworth, Santa Ana, and San Diego.

Cordoba Corporation provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.

Cordoba Corporation expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.

If you need special assistance or accommodation, please contact Cordoba Corporations HR Department at: [phone].

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