Project Engineer IIIThis position is bond-eligible and is strictly limited to work associated with capital construction, modernization, and sustainability projects as defined under the companies Bond Program. Duties performed under this position shall not include routine maintenance, repair, or operational tasks that fall within the responsibilities of facilities Maintenance & Operations. This role is exclusively tied to bond-eligible activities such as planning, design, construction, commissioning, and related project management functions necessary to deliver capital improvements consistent with the companies Program requirements and legal limitations governing bond fund expenditures.Provides technical and engineering support to the company, including Project Managers and Construction ManagersCoordinates with staff, Project Teams, contractors, architects, engineers, inspectors, consultants, and College staffParticipates in, and occasionally runs, design or construction meetingsMakes field checks on construction, demolition, rehabilitation, alteration addition or repair projects to determine compliance with job specifications, plans, established standards, and Division of the State Architect (DSA) requirementsReads and interprets construction plans and shop drawingsAssists in preparing written materials including correspondence, reports, procedures, and guidelinesSupports development of weekly/monthly status and photos reports for project teamReviews, estimates, negotiates, and processes construction change orders and construction field ordersReviews and enforce construction and professional services contractsManages and directs contractors and outside consultants including reviewing and approving invoicesAssesses project risks and develops risk registers including mitigation strategiesFacilitates resolutions of construction and design issuesCoordinates with Architects for timely and accurate responses to requests for information,submittals, Construction Change Documents, etc.Generates and distributes meeting minutes (construction meetings, design meetings, etc.)Confirms contractor's maintenance of record drawings prior to monthly progress payments to the ContractorMaintain project files in both electronic and paper formatReviews submittals for conformance to plans and specificationsGenerates and drafts Proposed Board Actions (PBAs)Prepare Scope of Work documents and project status reports for solicitation of consultant and contractor services.Other job-related duties or projects as assignedMinimum of seven (7) years of professional experience in a similar role or position in construction.BS/BA Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture or related degree.
Four Additional qualifying experience in excess to the minimum years stated above may be substituted for the required education.Ability to work in a team environment and take initiative.Effectively manage daily work effort in a fast-paced environment.Good verbal and writing communication skills.Experience on Educational programs/projects and Division of State Architect (DSA) projects.Experience in all parts of the project life cycle, including master planning, design, and closeout.Professional Engineer License (PE), Certified Construction Manager (CCM), or similar credentialsExperience with Sustainability Projects:Energy Information System Platform (EIS)Energy Efficiency LED LightingBuilding Management SystemCentral Plant Decarbonization (includes local building) / Central Plant/ChillersRenewable Energy and Micro-grid (PV, BESS)Electrical Vehicle Charging Stations (EVCS)