Project Engineer III - Sustainability

Position Title: Project Engineer III

O2EPCM, Inc. is a prominent award-winning experienced firm providing Professional, Technical, Consulting and Management Services in the Planning, Design, Engineering and Construction Industry to Local, State, Federal Government Agencies, Utility Companies and Private Clients. We are dedicated to delivering innovative and sustainable solutions for a variety of projects.

Salary Range: $121,000 - $126,000

Location: Onsite (Los Angeles, CA)

Type: Full-Time

Employee Benefits:

• 100% paid base coverage (Health, Vision, & Dental insurance).

• 401(k)

• Paid Holidays

• Paid Sick

• Paid Vacation

• EAP - Employee Assistance Program

O2EPCM, Inc. https://o2epcm.com/

Position: Project Engineer III

Salary Range: $121,000 - $126,000

Location: Onsite (Los Angeles, CA)

Type: Full-Time

Position Overview:This position is bond-eligible and is strictly limited to work associated with capital construction,modernization, and sustainability projects as defined under the BuildLACCD Bond Program. Dutiesperformed under this position shall not include routine maintenance, repair, or operational tasks thatfall within the responsibilities of facilities Maintenance & Operations (M&O). The scope of this role isexclusively tied to bond-eligible activities such as planning, design, construction, commissioning, andrelated project management functions necessary to deliver capital improvements consistent withLACCD’s Capital Construction Bond Program requirements and legal limitations governing bond fundexpenditures.The Project Engineer III – Sustainability provides technical, engineering, and project coordinationsupport to the BuildLACCD Sustainability Strike Team throughout the planning, scoping, design,

procurement, construction, commissioning, and closeout of sustainability and energy-related capitalimprovement projects across the Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD).Working under the direction of the Sustainability Strike Team Lead, this position supports ProjectManagers and coordinates with District personnel, Campus Administration, College Project Teams(CPTs), Program Management Office (PMO), technical Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), consultants, andutility providers to advance projects from initial identification through implementation.The position supports Districtwide sustainability initiatives, including Energy Information Systems (EIS),Sustainability and Climate Action Roadmap, Building Management Systems (BMS), Central Plant andLocal Building Decarbonization, Central Plant optimization, LED lighting upgrades, energy efficiencyretrofits, renewable energy systems, Photovoltaic (PV), microgrids, Battery Energy Storage Systems(BESS), electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure, electrification, and other sustainability-relatedcapital improvement projects.• Provide technical, engineering, and project coordination support to Project Managers and theSustainability Strike Team for projects progressing through design, procurement, construction,commissioning, and closeout.• Coordinate with District personnel, CPTs, architects, engineers, contractors, and technical SMEsto address project requirements, technical issues, design coordination, and implementationconstraints.• Assist with the review and coordination of design documents, technical submittals, requests forinformation (RFIs), change order proposals, field orders, and other project documentation.• Support coordination and resolution of technical issues and facilitate accurate and timelyresponses to RFIs in consultation with appropriate technical SMEs and design professionals.• Assist in maintaining and distributing current contract plans, specifications, project records, andsupporting documentation.• Support field verification and construction coordination activities to assess compliance withapproved project scopes, plans, specifications, established College standards, and applicableDivision of the State Architect (DSA) requirements.• Assist in monitoring project progress, documenting field observations, maintaining projectreports, and coordinating follow-up actions with project stakeholders.

Assist with tracking project schedules, change order proposals, approved changes, technicalsubmittals, and other implementation activities.• Support verification that contractors maintain required record drawings and other projectdocumentation throughout construction.• Assist in coordinating project meetings, documenting meeting minutes, tracking action items,and communicating project status and outstanding issues to relevant stakeholders.• Assist with review of submittal procedures, RFIs, monthly invoices, and supporting projectdocumentation as directed by Project Managers.• Support commissioning, project closeout, record documentation, and coordination ofoutstanding project requirements.• Support the scoping and development of Districtwide sustainability capital improvementprojects, including identification of project needs, technical requirements, site conditions,constraints, and implementation considerations.• Coordinate with District personnel, Campus Administration, College Project Teams (CPTs), PMO,technical Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), and consultants to verify project requirements,proposed scopes, and alignment with campus and District priorities.• Coordinate technical due diligence activities, including field assessments, infrastructureevaluations, feasibility studies, and utility coordination to verify existing capacity, servicerequirements, potential upgrades, and associated project constraints.• Assist Project Managers, SMEs, engineers, and estimators in developing and validating projectscopes, preliminary budgets, schedules, and implementation approaches within availableinitiative funding and applicable bond eligibility requirements.• Support the preparation and coordination of project establishments, including projectjustification, scope and budget documentation, stakeholder reviews, and required approvals inaccordance with established BuildLACCD PMO Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).• Perform other bond-eligible project support duties as directed by the Sustainability Strike TeamLead.

Minimum Required Qualifications:• Minimum of 7 years’ experience in a similar or equivalent position involved in project orconstruction management of commercial, public, or educational facility construction projects withvalues in excess of $15M• BS/BA Degree in Engineering, Architecture, Business, Construction Management or related fieldrequired.Preferred Qualifications:• Proficiency in Bluebeam Revu for reviewing, marking up, and coordinating project documents.• Experience utilizing Building Information Modeling (BIM) tools and processes.• Experience utilizing enterprise-level Project Management Information Systems (PMIS) for projecttracking, documentation, and reporting.• Familiarity with Division of the State Architect (DSA) design, approval, and construction processes.• Working knowledge of Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) systems, including BuildingManagement Systems (BMS), building automation, and controls.