CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT PROJECT ENGINEER

LA County Sanitation District
Various (please refer to job posting), California United States
Posted: Aug 23, 2025
Salary: $9,472.00 - $13,850.00 Monthly USD
Full Time
Construction and Skilled Trades
Engineering

POSTING #BR-228-25E

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!

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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Candidates must possess all of the following:

• A valid California Class C driver license

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

• 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 report