Construction Management Project Engineer

JOB POSTING

THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICTS

invites applications for the position of:

Construction Management Engineer/Engineering Associate II, III
POSTING #BR-086-25E

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 lead the oversight of large-scale sewer, landfill, and treatment plant projects that serve millions of residents. In this dynamic role, you will be at the forefront of construction operations—resolving complex engineering challenges, negotiating change orders, tracking project progress, and ensuring seamless coordination with stakeholders—all while maintaining the highest standards of quality and efficiency. We are looking for self-motivated professionals with exceptional technical writing, analytical, and project management skills who thrive in both office settings and on-site fieldwork. Our ideal candidate brings a strong engineering foundation, hands-on construction management experience, and the ability to adapt to fast-paced, high-impact projects. This is your opportunity to lead critical infrastructure improvements, collaborate with top industry professionals, and contribute to the sustainable development of our communities. If you are ready to take on challenging projects and drive meaningful change, apply today and join a team that is committed to excellence in public service!

OUR MISSION

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.

ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT, CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SECTION
The current vacancies are located at the Carson Field Office and in Whittier at the Joint Administration Office, and may be filled at any of 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 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.

NOTES:
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 QUALIFICATIONS

Candidates 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 university
  
• Option 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 discipline
  
• Option 3: Two (2) years of professional engineering experience subsequent to earning a bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited and recognized college or university
  

ENGINEERING ASSOCIATE III LEVEL:

• Option 1: Two (2) years of experience as an Engineering Associate II
  
• Option 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 Geologists
  
• AND:
  
• 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 university
  
• Option 2: A master's degree in engineering from an accredited and recognized college or university -AND- Three (3) years of professional engineering experience
  
• Option 3: A PhD in engineering from an accredited and recognized college or university -AND- two (2) years of professional engineering experience
  

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

The ideal candidate will have:

• Five (5) or more years of experience in construction management
• A master's degree in a pertinent engineering field
• Certified Associate Construction Manager and/or Certified Construction Manager certification
• Superior technical writing and communication skills, analytical skills and project management skills
• Experience with the following:
  • 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 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 efficiently

EXAMPLES OF ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

The competitive selection process for ALL LEVELS may include :

Knowledge of:

• Complex professional engineering theory and practices
• Concepts and practices of physics, chemistry and higher mathematics used in professional engineering work
• Hydraulics, engineering mechanics and stress analysis
• Strength, properties and uses of engineering construction materials
• Complex engineering construction projects
• Chemistry, bacteriology and environmental engineering principles
• Complex investigation, research and survey methods
• Large-scale public project financing methods
• Project management methods
• Principles of administration, economics, organization, training and project leadership

Ability to :

• Design complex projects in technical fields of engineering
• Analyze large-scale, complex engineering problems and develop appropriate solutions
• Prepare, review, check or interpret engineering plans and specifications
• Apply appropriate engineering principles
• Plan, organize and monitor the effectiveness of the work of operations, repair, maintenance and engineering staff, consultants and vendors
• Coordinate and administer complex engineering projects
• Interpret and apply applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with Districts staff, the public, consultants, and vendors
• Negotiate on behalf of the Districts
• Prepare and coordinate the development of comprehensive reports

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

NOTE: This posting will remain open until vacancy is filled and is subject to closure without notice.

SELECTION PROCESS:

• All applications will be reviewed to determine if the conditions and qualifications for testing are met.
• The selection process will consist of an interview weighted at 100% and will be the same for all qualified applicants.
• Candidates must receive a qualifying score on each selection component to move forward in the selection process.
• The initial review of applications is expected to begin the week of March 31.

TO APPLY:
Please apply online at governmentjobs.com within this application period. By using the online application system, you will receive confirmation via e-mail that your application was received for this position. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed LACSD Employment Application or online application. Check your email regularly throughout the recruitment process as notifications may be sent via e-mail. Please verify that your registered email address is accurate and current. To ensure proper delivery, add info@governmentjobs.com to your contact list.

NOTES:

• The individual(s) recommended for hire must undergo a job-related reference check, DMV report, and a drug test.
  
• Candidates who have completed their required college or university coursework outside the United States must provide a comprehensive evaluation of their foreign transcripts and degrees upon selection for this position.

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Brandi Reyes at BrandiReyes@lacsd.org .

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

To learn more about how the Sanitation Districts converts waste into resources, please visit the following video: Converting Waste into Resources .

RETIREMENT

• CALPERS: The Districts belong to the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS), and all monthly status new hires will be enrolled in CalPERS. Most new hires will be enrolled in the defined benefit formula of 2% @ 62 in accordance with the Public Employees’ Pension Reform Act (PEPRA) and are required to contribute to the plan (7.75% for the 23/24 fiscal year; Those who qualify based on current or previous public service may be enrolled in the defined benefit formula in place on December 31, 2012, which was 2% @ 55 and are considered “classic” members. For “classic” members, the Districts pay the “employee share.” Please contact the Human Resources Department for more information regarding contribution rates. Although Districts employees are exempt from Social Security, employees are required by federal law to contribute a percentage of their salary for Medicare coverage.

• DEFERRED COMP MATCH: The Districts provides a matching contribution to an eligible deferred compensation plan pursuant to Section 457 of the Internal Revenue Code. The match with each paycheck will be the lesser of: 3% of the employee's base monthly salary as listed in the Salary Schedule; and the amount the employee is contributing with that paycheck. The annual total combined employee and employer contribution are subject to IRS limits.

COMPENSATION & PROMOTIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

Employees receive annual salary increases until reaching step 5 of the salary range and are provided with opportunities to promote. Cost of living adjustments are implemented annually in accordance with labor agreements.

Job classifications are compensated on a 5-step salary range. New employees may receive a 5.5% step increase after successfully completing a 6-month probationary period and yearly thereafter until step 5 is reached. The Districts' typically promote qualified internal applicants before considering outside candidates. For engineering professionals, there are three levels of Engineering Associate (EA) and administrative promotion is possible to an EA II or EA III level after an engineer completes 2 years as an EA I or EA II respectively. Engineers are eligible for administrative promotion to the Civil Engineer level when they obtain registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of California and have a bachelor's degree from an accredited university and 6 years of professional engineering experience, a master's degree from an accredited university and 3 years of professional engineering experience, or a PhD and 2 years of professional engineering experience. An employee with four years of experience at the Civil Engineer level may apply to compete for promotion to Senior Engineer. Promotions to the Senior Engineer level are made depending upon the needs of the Districts. Supervising Engineer positions are filled through a competitive selection process. Management level positions may also be filled through a competitive selection process, or by appointment by the Chief Engineer and General Manager.

HEALTH INSURANCE

• MEDICAL: Districts paid. Employees may choose from several HMO and Indemnity plans. As of January 1, 2024, the Districts contribute $2,202.87 per month for medical insurance. Depending on the choice of health plan, the Districts contribution covers all or a large portion of the premium for family coverage.

• DENTAL: Districts paid. The Districts pay the full premium for employee and dependent coverage for a prepaid dental program which provides for most routine dental care through a panel of contracting dentists with no deductibles. Employees are eligible to enroll in an indemnity plan if requested within thirty days after completion of three years of employment (sooner for some bargaining units), or during subsequent open enrollment periods.

• VISION: Employee paid.

• LIFE: The Districts pay for a term life policy. Employees can buy additional types and amounts of life insurance coverage at group rates.

LEAVE TIME

• VACATION: Employees receive 88 hours of paid vacation after one full year of service, increasing up to 128 hours per year after five years, 168 hours per year after 15 years and up to 208 hours after 25 years. Prior to one year of full service, employees are given partial vacation time on January 1, based on the time worked in the preceding year.

• SICK LEAVE : Eight hours of full-pay sick leave per month.

• PERSONAL LEAVE: Employees may use up to 40 hours per calendar year from current sick leave for personal reasons.

HOLIDAYS
13 paid holidays and one-half paid holiday depending on the employee's work schedule.

TUITION REIMBURSEMENT
Employees may be eligible for tuition reimbursement for approved accredited course work.

STUDENT LOAN PAYMENT REIMBURSEMENT
For some bargaining units, the Districts will provide student loan payment reimbursements for principal or interest paid by the employee on a qualified education loan incurred by the employee for the education of the employee. The annual maximum reimbursement is $5,250 and the lifetime reimbursement limit is $21,000.

ENGINEERING TRANSFER PROGRAM
Engineers can participate in a voluntary transfer program to gain experience in various engineering sections. Transfers are made whenever vacancies and qualifications match. An engineer may apply for transfer after they have served in their assignment for 2 years.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & OTHER BENEFITS

• A rewarding career contributing to society and the environment.
• Flexible work schedules (e.g. 9/80 schedule) depending on the worksite.
• Clear policies and procedures.
• Health and safety programs.
• Carpool opportunities with monetary incentives depending on the worksite.

More detailed benefits information can be found here: Districts Benefits

NOTE: The provisions of this posting do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained in this posting may be modified and/or revoked without notice.

Updated December 29, 2023

Closing Date/Time: Continuous

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