Construction Management Project Engineer

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Construction Management Project Engineer

Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts Various (please refer to job posting), California, United States

Job Description:

Construction Management Project Engineer

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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:
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:


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:

-AND-

ENGINEERING ASSOCIATE II LEVEL:

ENGINEERING ASSOCIATE III LEVEL:

ENGINEER LEVEL:


DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

The ideal candidate will have:

EXAMPLES OF ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

The competitive selection process for ALL LEVELS may include :

Knowledge of:

Ability to :


ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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

SELECTION PROCESS:

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:

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 .

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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


LEAVE TIME

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 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

Salary:

$9,197.00 - $13,448.00 Monthly
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