The Role
Lead project controls and document management for LAUSD construction projects: coordinate scheduling, review plans and change orders, prepare cost estimates, monitor payments, perform site walks, ensure DSA and district compliance, and support project close-out activities.
Summary Generated by Built In
KDG Construction Consulting is looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Senior Office Engineer to join our team in support of the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) Maintenance and Operations Project Unit. This is an exciting opportunity for a seasoned professional to contribute to the successful delivery of capital improvement and maintenance projects by providing critical project controls, document management, scheduling coordination, and administrative support. The ideal candidate thrives in a collaborative environment, has excellent organizational skills, and is committed to delivering exceptional service to both project teams and client stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities:
About KDG: KDG Construction Consulting is a leading provider of program, project, and construction management services. The firm serves clients in a broad range of markets throughout Southern California, including transportation, public infrastructure, and large-scale facilities. KDG provides a full spectrum of management and technical services spanning the entire life cycle of a construction project.
Employment with KDG: KDG is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.
Key Responsibilities:
- Coordinates various aspects of project delivery and leads the administration of construction projects including planning, design, budget maintenance, scheduling, labor compliance and completing close-out activities
- Schedule, document and track project planning and engineering activities with Project Managers, contractors, field staff and other stakeholders
- Reads, interprets and evaluates architectural and engineering plans and proposals and provides contracting strategies and execution, and coordinates award forms and documentation
- Reviews and responds to Requests for Clarifications (RFC), Change Order Proposals (COP) and Change Directives (CD) for quality assurance and merit
- Prepares cost estimates and assists in negotiating a fair and reasonable cost for change orders submitted by contractors
- Reviews and monitors applications for payment and ensures projects are delivered within approved timelines
- Performs site walks to verify field conditions and develop progress or status reports
- Reviews contractor baseline schedules, including analysis of critical path and recovery schedules
- Reviews Constructability Review and ensure compliance with District standards, Division of State Architect (DSA) guidelines and building code requirements
- Maintain project files and logs that include correspondence, contractor invoices and progress statements, change orders as well as claims, timesheets and extra services
- Coordinates progress meetings with contractors, project managers and field staff; prepares agendas and records meeting minutes and follows up on action items
- Acts as support staff in the collection of contract data and documentation to resolve changes and claims
- Assists in project close-out activities and acquisition of technical documents, project records, including as-builts, drawings, test records and maintenance of manuals
- Leads efforts in performing tests required to ensure material compliance with plans and specifications
- Performs other duties as directed by Senior Project Managers/ OARs or Project Engineers
- Eight (8) years full-time paid professional experience in a similar or equivalent position involved in project or construction management of commercial, and/or public, or educational facility construction projects with values in excess of $1SM.
- Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor’s degree in architecture
- Experience utilizing Building Information Modeling (BIM)
- Experience with Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certified projects and/or the Colla High Performing Schools (CHPS)
- Experience with the Division of the State Architect (DSA) construction/design process
About KDG: KDG Construction Consulting is a leading provider of program, project, and construction management services. The firm serves clients in a broad range of markets throughout Southern California, including transportation, public infrastructure, and large-scale facilities. KDG provides a full spectrum of management and technical services spanning the entire life cycle of a construction project.
Employment with KDG: KDG is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.
Skills Required
- Eight (8) years full-time paid professional experience in project or construction management of commercial/public/educational facility projects over $1M
- Bachelor's degree in Architecture from a recognized college or university
- Experience utilizing Building Information Modeling (BIM)
- Experience with LEED certified projects and/or CHPS (Collaborative for High Performance Schools)
- Experience with the Division of the State Architect (DSA) construction/design process
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The Company
What We Do
KDG Construction Consulting is a leading provider of program, project, and construction management services. The firm helps transform communities by providing expert Construction Management services that allow customers to deliver transformational program improvements. Their team includes engineers and business professionals who coordinate and manage public works and capital improvement projects, with a specialized focus on aviation, water, power and transportation infrastructure.
