Capitalizing on over 140 years of history and tradition in downtown Los Angeles, the University of Southern California (USC) has embarked on an unprecedented period of expansion. USC is now poised to take its place as the preeminent research institution of the 21st century and we are looking for skilled, motivated professionals to help forge the future of higher education.
The USC department of Facilities Planning and Management (FPM) – Capital Construction Development is seeking a Project Engineer to join its team.
THE WORK YOU WILL DO:
The Project Engineer is responsible for supporting construction project managers in the administration and coordination of projects including planning, organizing, controlling, and reporting to ensure goals and objectives of projects are accomplished within prescribed cost, quality, and contract parameters. Plans and coordinates detailed aspects of project work.
The Project Engineer:
Works on multiple projects of varying sizes assisting construction project managers in administration and coordination of projects to ensure goals and objectives of projects are accomplished. Provides technical and contract management support to project manager during the design, construction, and closeout phases of project. Oversees closeout of contracts.
Assists the project manager in the preparation of the Memorandum of Understanding for the project sponsor's approval of project budget and authorization to proceed with work.
Assists project manager with preparation of Board of Trustee documents, RFQ's/RFP's, and scoping statements and related documents for inclusion in contracts documents. Liaises with contract coordinator to prepare and issue contracts.
Assists with requests for proposal to provide professional services. Initiates and maintains extensive contact with key university project sponsors, other stakeholders, professionals, contractors, officials of other relevant organizations and statutory authorities. Arranges meetings as necessary to ensure timely and effective communication, organizes design coordination meetings, collects responses that are required from university participants and forwards to nominated recipients.
Assigns tasks to and directs engineers, technicians and support staff. Represents project manager at construction coordination/progress meetings when project manager is not available.
Evaluates and adapts standard techniques, procedures and criteria. Formulates and solves problems. Oversees architect's contract administration services to ensure required field checks are conducted on construction, demolition, refurbishment, rehabilitation, alteration or addition projects to ensure compliance within project specifications, plans, established university guidelines, standards and policies.
Assists project manager with coordination between the architect and general contractor participants with GMP contracts. Reconciles design phase estimates.
Assists project manager with managing, developing and coordinating university's design process to ensure that plans prepared by architect provide functional program requirements and conform to budgetary, environmental and legal requirements.
Prepares and conducts research and analyzes and interprets data. Assists develop and maintain the Estimate at Completion Cost (EAC) of project through all phases of project delivery.
Reviews change order requests. Analyzes change order request to determine merit. Prepares check estimates of work amount or obtains a check estimate and negotiates agreed change order, requiring expertise in persuasion and negotiation of critical issues. Assists project manager to prepare change order language. Conducts job walks monthly with construction contractors to validate percent completion for purpose of calculating incurred cost for the month for purpose of progress payment. Analyzes monthly schedule submissions, as necessary. Reviews and negotiates an agreed recovery plan.
Performs other related duties as assigned or requested. The university reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.
In the event of an emergency, the employee holding this position is required to "report to duty" in accordance with the university's Emergency Operations Plan and/or the employee's department's emergency response and/or recovery plans. Familiarity with those plans and regular training to implement those plans is required. During or immediately following an emergency, the employee to assist in the emergency response efforts, and mobilize other staff members if needed.
The work schedule for this position is Monday to Friday 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM; however, work schedules may change at any time to accommodate business needs.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
The ideal candidate for the position of Project Engineer meets the following preferred criteria:
7 years of directly related project and construction administration experience
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management or related field
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Candidates for the position of Project Engineer must meet the following minimum qualifications:
5 years of directly related project and construction administration experience
Bachelor’s degree
Combined experience/education as substitute for minimum education
In addition, the successful candidate must also demonstrate, through ideas, words and actions, a strong commitment to USC’s Unifying Values of integrity, excellence, diversity, equity and inclusion, well-being, open communication and accountability.
The hourly rate range for this position is $42.79 - $46.78. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.
About Facilities Planning and Management (FPM):
FPM (formerly named Capital Construction & Development / Facilities Management Services) is responsible for planning, developing, and maintaining the breadth of the facilities at USC, and is also dedicated to creating a safe environment for our USC community. Woven into every service, safety is of upmost importance. As FPM, this diverse group of innovative and talented professionals provide high quality facilities construction, operations and maintenance services at USC and serve as dedicated stewards of USC and FPM core values. FPM values integrity, excellence, well-being, open communication, accountability, diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Come and join the FPM team – a team that works as trusted partners shaping an environment of innovation and excellence. Apply today!
The University of Southern California values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity in employment.
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Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree Combined experience/education as substitute for minimum education Minimum Experience: 5 years Combined experience/education as substitute for minimum work experience Minimum Field of Expertise: Directly related project or administrative experience.