Project Engineer
Position Description:
- Provides technical skills and coordination support to the Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QAQC) Department.
- Coordinates with Program Management and teams.
- Participates in, and occasionally runs, QAQC meetings.
- Conducts field checks and site walks to verify compliance with assigned metrics related to Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) or other assessment criteria.
- Supports in addressing matters with the management related to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), KPIs, and assessments.
- Assists in preparing written materials including correspondence, reports, procedures, and guidelines.
- Develops monthly project status reports for all assigned active construction projects.
- Reviews construction change orders and construction field orders. Reviews construction and professional services contracts.
- Manages data collection for status report updates, and reviews documentation as needed.
- Reviews project risks and coordinates with management to develop project status reports.
- Facilitates resolutions related to QAQC issues.
- Coordinates with management for timely and accurate responses to requests for information.
- Generates and distributes meeting minutes and maintains project files for reporting.
- Assist in the development of Key Performance Indicator (KPIs)
- Responsible for monitoring and addressing KPIs with management.
- Maintains various trending reports for assigned campus i.e. RFIs, CCDs.
- Assist in the development of new trending reports and attributes for assessments.
- Coordinates and prepare materials for projects workshops.
- Assist in SOP GAP analysis.
- Supports and compiles data for on-going audits, as necessary.
- Assists in process improvement initiatives and coordination.
- Reviews project data for conformance to SOP and/or QAQC metrics.
- Other job-related duties or projects as assigned.
Minimum Required Qualifications:
- 5-8 years minimum recent professional experience in a similar or equivalent position involved in project or construction.
- BS/BA Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business or related degree. A.S Degree in Engineering, Construction Management with extra years of experience would be considered.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong written and verbal communications skills.
- Able to travel to project sites - within LA County
- Must have high level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations and documents
- Must be proficient in MS Office applications such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Ability to work in fast-paced environment and adhere to deadlines.
- Ability to take initiative and make sound decisions.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience on Educational programs/projects.
- Experience on large public works programs.
- Experience with Trimble Unity Construct.
- Experience with audits.
