EDUCATION:

Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor’s degree*, in architecture; civil, structural, electrical, mechanical, or environmental engineering; or construction management.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

The ideal candidate will be committed to the field of construction project management and display a willingness to learn established policies, procedures, and methods from others and apply this knowledge in the workplace. He or she will be diligent and detail-oriented in the performance of assigned tasks and will be ready to provide technical assistance to project team members as needed. Possession of a Construction Manager-in-Training certificate is preferred.

An Associate Project Engineer I receives on the job training and applies basic knowledge and skills to assist project management staff in analyzing construction engineering issues and ensuring project compliance to District standards. Typical duties include but are not limited to

• Evaluating and analyzing contract documents and as-built drawings for soundness of engineering methods, accuracy of calculations, potential constructability issues, and compliance with applicable requirements and District standards
• Reviewing contractor baseline and monthly progress schedules to identify potential issues during the pre-construction phase
• Providing support during the negotiation of change orders and cost estimates
• Providing support to closeout staff by evaluating closeout documents for accuracy and compliance to Division of the State Architect (DSA) standards
• Inputting and processing project related documentation using project management software.