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.

Employment type
Full-Time

Work arrangement
No