Project Engineer III – Sustainability

Project Engineer III – Sustainability – Los Angeles, CA

• Project Engineer III – Sustainability – 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 a highly motivated Project Engineer III – Sustainability to support the BuildLACCD Program Management Office in Los Angeles, CA. This role provides technical and engineering support for capital construction, modernization, and sustainability projects tied to the Los Angeles Community College District’s bond-funded program.

The Project Engineer III will coordinate with project managers, construction managers, contractors, architects, engineers, inspectors, consultants, and college staff to support project delivery from planning and design through construction, commissioning, and closeout. This position will also support sustainability-focused projects including energy systems, LED lighting, building management systems, central plant decarbonization, renewable energy, microgrid, PV, BESS, and EV charging station projects.

Education Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or a related field

Four additional years of qualifying experience beyond the minimum requirement may be substituted for the required education

What You’ll Need to Get the Job Done

Minimum seven (7) years of professional experience in a similar construction, engineering, or project engineering role

Experience supporting capital construction, modernization, or infrastructure projects

Ability to read and interpret construction plans, specifications, and shop drawings

Experience reviewing RFIs, submittals, change orders, field orders, and project documentation

Experience coordinating with contractors, architects, engineers, inspectors, consultants, and project stakeholders

Ability to work in a team environment and take initiative

Ability to effectively manage daily work efforts in a fast-paced environment

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Experience maintaining project files in both electronic and paper formats

Knowledge of construction contracts, project documentation, and risk management processes

What Will Make You Stand Out

Experience on educational facility programs or projects

Experience with Division of the State Architect projects

Experience in all phases of the project lifecycle, including master planning, design, construction, commissioning, and closeout

Professional Engineer License

Certified Construction Manager certification

Similar professional construction or engineering credentials

Experience with sustainability projects, energy efficiency, renewable energy, or decarbonization projects

Experience with Energy Information System platforms, LED lighting, Building Management Systems, central plant/chiller systems, PV, BESS, microgrids, or EV charging stations

What You’ll Do

Provide technical and engineering support to the BuildLACCD Program Management Office, Project Managers, and Construction Managers

Coordinate with PMO staff, College Project Teams, contractors, architects, engineers, inspectors, consultants, and college staff

Participate in and occasionally lead design or construction meetings

Perform field checks on construction, demolition, rehabilitation, alteration, addition, or repair projects

Verify compliance with job specifications, plans, College standards, and DSA requirements

Read and interpret construction plans and shop drawings

Prepare written materials including correspondence, reports, procedures, and guidelines

Support weekly and monthly project status reports and photo reports

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

Review and enforce construction and professional services contracts

Manage and direct contractors and outside consultants, including reviewing and approving invoices

Assess project risks and develop risk registers with mitigation strategies

Facilitate resolution of construction and design issues

Coordinate with architects for timely and accurate responses to RFIs, submittals, and Construction Change Documents

Generate and distribute meeting minutes for construction and design meetings

Confirm contractor maintenance of record drawings prior to monthly progress payments

Maintain project files in both electronic and paper formats

Review submittals for conformance to plans and specifications

Generate and draft Proposed Board Actions

Prepare scopes of work and project status reports for consultant and contractor solicitations

Perform other job-related duties or projects as assigned

What You Can Expect from CMTS

Opportunities to work on high-impact infrastructure projects across the United States and the U.S. Virgin Islands

Collaborative and growth-focused team environment

Competitive compensation

CMTS LLC offers 100% company-paid medical, dental, vision, 401k, life, and long-term disability insurance coverage for the employee

Career advancement and professional development opportunities

Salary Requirements

140,000- 151,000

Apply Now!

https://cmtsllc.com/careers/

Equal Employment Opportunity

CMTS, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities, and general treatment during employment.