The Tsui Group is seeking a candidate who is qualified and experienced in educational facility construction projects to serve as a Project Engineer II for a large educational client within Los Angeles County with the below duties.
Position Overview:
The Project Engineer II will support the QA/QC Department in various phases of implementing and monitoring Standard Operating Procedures, applying best practices, and contributing to the achievement of performance metrics for the BuildLACCD program. This role provides both technical and administrative support to ensure program activities align with standard operating procedures, best practices and continual improvement initiatives.
Position Description:
The Project Engineer II provides a combination of technical and administrative support to ensure the effective implementation of quality assurance and quality control practices across the BuildLACCD program. Under the supervision of the QA/QC Manager, the Project Engineer II responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Provides technical skills and coordination support to the Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QAQC) Department
- Coordinates with Program Management Office (PMO) staff, College Project Teams (CPT), and College staff
- 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 CPTs and PMO 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 with CPT/PMO
- Reviews project risks and coordinates with CPT to develop project status reports
- Facilitates resolutions related to QAQC issues
- Coordinates with CPT 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 CPT/PMO
- 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 CPT 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
Requirements
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. Additional qualifying experience in excess to the minimum stated above may be substituted for the required education on a year for year basis
- Strong organizational skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Strong written and verbal communications skills
- Able to travel to LACCD campuses
- 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
Benefits
- Salary Range: $93,0000 - $98,000
- Medical, Vision, & Dental - 100% covered for the employee*
- Life and Disability Insurance
- 10.5 days of Vacation pay (Accrued)
- 6 days of Sick pay (Available Immediately)
- 10 days of Holiday pay (9 Holidays, 1 Personal Day)
- 3% Employer Contribution 401k (After 1 year of service)
- Monthly Stipend for Cell Phone
- Laptop for work purposes
