Project Engineer Construction Management (CM-263-23E) Carson & Whittier

THE SANITATION DISTRICTS OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY

invites applications for the position of :

Construction Management Engineer / Engineering Associate POSTING #CM-263-23E

OUR MISSION

Below covers everything you need to know about what this opportunity entails, as well as what is expected from applicants.

The Sanitation Districts 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 most qualified applicants will have superior technical writing and communication skills, analytical skills and project management skills.

Initial salary placement will be based on the selected candidate's qualifications.

ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT, CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SECTION

The current vacancies are located at the Carson Field Office and in Whittier at the Joint Administration Office.

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 activities; investigating and resolving construction and engineering problems;
• reviewing and negotiating contractors' extra work claims and change proposals; reviewing construction project schedules;
• tracking work progress and preparing pay estimates; evaluating the impact of project progress on Districts' operations and making recommendations on any necessary course of action;

coordinating with other Districts' departments and other agencies as needed to ensure satisfactory project progress; preparing project monthly progress reports.

In 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.

NOTE :

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.

For the Engineering Associate classification, applicants must possess :

• Option A : A bachelor's degree in a pertinent engineering discipline - AND - a master's degree in a pertinent engineering discipline;
• Option B : A bachelor's degree in a related science - AND - an Engineer-In-Training Certificate - AND - a master's degree in a pertinent engineering discipline;
• Option C : A bachelor's degree in engineering - AND - two years of professional engineering experience obtained after earning a bachelor's degree in engineering.

For the professional engineer level, applicants must possess a California Certificate of Registration as a Professional Engineer - AND - :

• Option A : a master's degree in engineering - AND - three years of professional engineering experience;
• Option B : a PhD in engineering - AND - two years of professional engineering experience;
• Option C : six years of professional engineering experience subsequent to earning a bachelor's degree in engineering.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

The ideal candidate will have five or more years' experience in construction management and / or a master's degree in a pertinent engineering field.

Certified Associate Construction Manager and / or Certified Construction Manager certification is desirable. Experience working on the following projects or in the following areas are highly desirable :

• Cost estimating and scheduling
• Construction administration for large industrial facilities such as advanced processes and treatment facilities
• Electrical power distribution improvements
• Pumping plant facility replacement
• Sewer construction / rehabilitation involving slip lining and CIPP
• Software including Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, Oracle Unifier and / or ProCore
• Working with the public, handling resident complaints regarding construction or facility operations
• Managing sewer repair projects
• Troubleshooting complex problems involving project construction
• Ability to be on call at night and during weekends to support construction projects as needed
• Ability to adapt to working both in an office setting completing paperwork (RFIs, change orders, claims and project closeouts) and at the construction site monitoring activities and offering input during the construction process and ensuring efficient completion to required codes and standards

This posting will remain open until the vacancies are filled and is subject to closure without notice. We will continue to evaluate applications for qualifications over the duration of the open posting and recommend you apply as soon as possible.

SELECTION PROCESS :

• Applications and Supplemental Questions will be reviewed and evaluated for relevant experience.
• Candidates considered to have the best qualifications will be invited to an oral interview.
• The selection process will consist of an oral interview weighted at 100%
• An eligibility list will be established upon completion of the interview based on the interview scores.

To be considered, please complete an LACSD Employment Application at www.lacsd.or. You may attach your resume to your online application, but not in lieu of a completed application.

Applicants with the most desirable qualifications will be invited to an interview.

For additional questions regarding this posting, please contact Cara Morin at 562-908-4288 Ext. 1328 or at [email protected].

As an equal opportunity employer, the Districts strongly encourage people with disabilities and people from historically marginalized communities to apply.

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