Construction Management Project Engineer

Construction Management Engineer/Engineering Associate II, IIIThe Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts invites applications for the position of Construction Management Engineer/Engineering Associate II, III. Are you ready to elevate your engineering career and make a lasting impact on critical infrastructure? The Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts are seeking skilled and driven Engineers and Engineering Associates for our Construction Management section to support the oversight of large-scale sewer, landfill, and treatment plant projects that serve millions of residents. This role offers a hands-on, field-based engineering experience, where you will spend a significant portion of your time at active construction sites—observing work in progress, resolving complex engineering challenges in real time, negotiating change orders, tracking project progress, and coordinating with contractors, inspectors, and stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery. In this dynamic environment, you will play a key role in maintaining the highest standards of quality, safety, and efficiency across critical infrastructure projects. We are looking for self-motivated professionals with strong technical writing, analytical, and project management skills who thrive in fast-paced, hands-on settings. Our ideal candidate brings a solid engineering foundation, construction management experience, and the ability to make sound decisions in the field. This is your opportunity to contribute to impactful projects, collaborate with experienced professionals, and support the sustainable development of our communities. If you are ready to take on challenging, high-visibility work and play a direct role in construction operations, apply today and join a team committed to excellence in public service.Our mission is to protect public health and the environment through innovative and cost-effective wastewater and solid waste management, and in doing so convert waste into resources such as recycled water, energy and recycled materials.The Engineering Department, Construction Management Section is looking for candidates for the following levels:Engineering Associate II, III: The work performed in these classes are normally a prerequisite to qualify for the Professional Engineer (PE) licensure examinations.Engineer: This level differs from the Engineering Associate level classes by requiring a Professional Engineer (PE) license, handling more complex engineering assignments, and demonstrating a higher level of proficiency.Job summary: The major job responsibilities are listed below. For more detailed information, please review the job description. Under the general supervision of a Supervising Engineer, the incumbent will primarily perform duties related to the management of construction contracts. These duties include:Overseeing construction activitiesInvestigating and resolving construction and engineering problemsReviewing and negotiating contractors' extra work claims and change proposalsReviewing construction project schedulesTracking work progress and preparing pay estimatesEvaluating the impact of project progress on Districts' operations and making recommendations on any necessary course of actionCoordinating with other Districts' departments and other agencies as needed to ensure satisfactory project progressPreparing project monthly progress reportsIn addition to an emphasis on the need to maintain positive rapport with construction project stakeholders, including consultants, engineers in this field assignment need to be self-motivated to manage and see-through-to-completion significant contracts as well as possess the written communication skills necessary to document conflicting points of view regarding construction matters. Construction contracts include sewer, landfill and treatment plant projects and may span a large geographical area, require night work, overtime or overnight stays.Notes:This is a field-oriented engineering position. Incumbents are expected to spend a significant portion of their time at active construction sites and should be comfortable working in outdoor environments and in proximity to ongoing construction operations.The work schedule is Monday – Friday 7:00am – 3:30pm; some night work and overtime as required by project.This position is not eligible for telework/working from home policies.Minimum QualificationsCandidates must possess all of the following:A valid California Class C driver license-AND-Engineering Associate II Level:Option 1: A bachelor's degree and master's degree both in a pertinent engineering discipline from an accredited and recognized college or universityOption 2: A bachelor's degree from an accredited and recognized college or university in a related science with an Engineer-In-Training Certificate and a master's degree from an accredited and recognized college or university in a pertinent engineering disciplineOption 3: Two (2) years of professional engineering experience subsequent to earning a bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited and recognized college or universityEngineering Associate III Level:Option 1: Two (2) years of experience as an Engineering Associate IIOption 2: Four (4) years of professional engineering experience subsequent to earning a bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited and recognized college or university.Engineer Level:Possession of a Certificate of Registration as a Professional Engineer with the California Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, and GeologistsAND:Option 1: Six (6) years of professional engineering experience subsequent to earning a bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited and recognized college or universityOption 2: A master's degree in engineering from an accredited and recognized college or university -AND- Three (3) years of professional engineering experienceOption 3: A PhD in engineering from an accredited and recognized college or university -AND- two (2) years of professional engineering experienceDesirable QualificationsThe ideal candidate will have:Five (5) or more years of experience in construction managementA master's degree in a pertinent engineering fieldCertified Associate Construction Manager and/or Certified Construction Manager certificationSuperior technical writing and communication skills, analytical skills and project management skillsExperience with the following:Cost estimating and schedulingConstruction administration for large industrial facilities such as advanced processes and treatment facilitiesElectrical power distribution improvementsPumping plant facility replacementSewer construction/rehabilitation involving slip lining and CIPPSoftware including Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, Oracle Unifier and/or ProCoreWorking with the public, handling resident complaints regarding construction or facility operationsManaging sewer repair projectsTroubleshooting complex problems involving project constructionAbility to be on call at night and during weekends to support construction projects as neededAbility to seamlessly transition between office work - handling RFIs, change orders, claims, and project closeouts - and on-site construction oversight, providing input during the construction process and ensuring projects are completed efficientlyExamples of Assessment CriteriaThe competitive selection process for ALL LEVELS may include:Knowledge of:Complex professional engineering theory and practicesConcepts and practices of physics, chemistry and higher mathematics used in professional engineering workHydraulics, engineering mechanics and stress analysisStrength, properties and uses of engineering construction materialsComplex engineering construction projectsChemistry, bacteriology and environmental engineering principlesComplex investigation, research and survey methodsLarge-scale public project financing methodsProject management methodsPrinciples of administration, economics, organization, training and project leadershipAbility to:Design complex projects in technical fields of engineeringAnalyze large-scale, complex engineering problems and develop appropriate solutionsPrepare, review, check or interpret engineering plans and specificationsApply appropriate engineering principlesPlan, organize and monitor the effectiveness of the work of operations, repair, maintenance and engineering staff, consultants and vendorsCoordinate and administer complex engineering projectsInterpret and apply applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures