Project Engineer – Los Angeles, CA*

Project Engineer – Los Angeles, CA

Full-Time | On-Site | Los Angeles, CA

Why CMTS

Every day at CMTS, our team delivers infrastructure projects that positively impact lives and communities. With over 42 years of industry experience, CMTS has built a strong foundation for continued success, providing project and construction management services to public and private clients nationwide.

We value our employees by fostering a culture of learning, professional development, and collaboration. CMTS is committed to maintaining a work environment that emphasizes safety, integrity, and accountability while supporting work-life balance and employee well-being. Our teams are empowered to grow, contribute, and make a meaningful impact through the projects we deliver.

About Your Role

CMTS is seeking an experienced Project Engineer to support College Project Teams (CPT) in the successful delivery of educational facility construction projects throughout Los Angeles, CA. This role provides technical and engineering support to Project and Construction Managers while coordinating closely with Program Management Office (PMO) staff, contractors, architects, engineers, inspectors, consultants, and College personnel.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, proactive, and capable of supporting multiple projects in a fast-paced construction environment.

Education Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in:

Engineering

Construction Management

Business

Or a related field

Additional qualifying experience exceeding the minimum requirements may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

What You’ll Need to Get the Job Done

Minimum 5–8 years of recent professional experience in a similar or equivalent project or construction management support role

Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment

Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills

Ability to take initiative and make sound decisions

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Experience reading and interpreting construction plans, specifications, and shop drawings

Knowledge of construction processes, documentation, and contract administration

Ability to coordinate with multiple stakeholders and project teams simultaneously

Proficiency with project management systems and Microsoft Office applications

Preferred Qualifications

Experience supporting educational facility programs and projects

Experience working on Division of the State Architect (DSA) projects

Experience supporting central plant projects

Experience working on large public works programs

Experience using Proliance or similar PMIS systems

Professional Engineer (PE), Certified Construction Manager (CCM), or similar industry credentials

What You’ll Do

Participate in and occasionally lead design and construction meetings

Conduct field inspections on construction, demolition, rehabilitation, alteration, addition, and repair projects to verify compliance with plans, specifications, College standards, and DSA requirements

Read and interpret construction plans and shop drawings

Assist in preparing written correspondence, reports, procedures, and guidelines

Support development of weekly and monthly status reports, including project photo documentation

Review, estimate, negotiate, and process construction change orders and field orders

Review and enforce construction and professional services contracts

Manage and coordinate contractors and outside consultants, including invoice review and approval

Assess project risks and develop risk mitigation strategies and risk registers

Facilitate resolution of construction and design-related issues

Coordinate with architects regarding RFIs, submittals, and Construction Change Documents

Generate and distribute meeting minutes for construction and design meetings

Verify contractor maintenance of record drawings prior to monthly progress payments

Maintain project files in both electronic and hard copy formats

Review submittals for compliance with project plans and specifications

Generate and draft Proposed Board Actions (PBA)

Perform other related duties and special projects as assigned

What You Can Expect from CMTS

Opportunities to work on impactful infrastructure and educational facility projects

Collaborative and growth-focused work environment

Competitive compensation and benefits package

Career advancement and professional development opportunities

A culture centered on safety, integrity, accountability, and employee well-being

100% company-paid medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance coverage

Salary

Commensurate on Experience

Apply Now!

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Equal Employment Opportunity

CMTS, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, sex, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.