Project Engineer – Education Sector

POTENTIAL FUTURE OPPORTUNITY
– LENAX is always accepting applications from qualified applicants for upcoming openings.

By completing the application process, your qualifications will be evaluated for positions as they become available, and you will be contacted if being considered for a new opportunity Please be aware, THIS WOULD BE A LOS ANGELES BASED POSITION (LENAX does not pay for relocation or travel expenses for interviews).About Lenax Construction Services, Inc.Since its inception in 1993, Lenax Construction Services, Inc.

(LENAX) has provided quality construction services and project controls to a diverse range of engineering, design, and construction firms.

LENAX services a broad range of markets, including airports, transportation, industrial, correctional, universities, and marine.

LENAX is a goal-oriented and customer-driven independent consulting business, aimed at adding value and strength to our clients’ program teams by providing expertise in current pricing and economic trends, while utilizing the most up to date means and methods in the construction and design industries.The key qualifications for the position of Project Engineer include, but are not limited to having a minimum of 5 – 8 years’ directly-applicable, professional experience; posessing a degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related; and preferably, experience working on Division of State Architect (DSA) projects, Education programs/projects, Central plant projects and/or large, public works programs.

Having a PE License or Certified Construction Manager (CCM) designation is strongly preferred.

Experience with Proliance, or similar PMIS System is strongly preferred.Essential Job Duties+ Provides technical and engineering support to the Project Teams, including Project Managers and Construction Managers;+ Coordinates with Program Management Office (PMO) staff, contractors, architects, engineers, inspectors, consultants and client’s staff;+ Participates in, and occasionally runs, design or construction meetings;+ Makes field checks on construction, demolition, rehabilitation, alteration addition or repair projects to determine compliance with job specifications, plans, established, client’s standards, and Division of the State Architect (DSA) requirements;+ Reads and interprets construction plans and shop drawings;+ Assists in preparing written materials including correspondence, reports, procedures, and guidelines;+ Supports development of weekly/monthly status and photos reports for project team LOS;+ Reviews, estimates, negotiates, and processes construction change orders and construction field orders;+ Reviews and enforces construction and professional services contracts;+ Manages and directs contractors and outside consultants including reviewing and approving invoices;+ Assesses project risks and develops risk registers including mitigation strategies;+ Facilitates resolutions of construction and design issues;+ Coordinates 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 Contractor;+ Maintain project files in both electronic and paper format;+ Reviews submittals for conformance to plans and specifications;+ Generates and drafts Proposed Board Actions (PBA); and,+ Other job-related duties or projects as assigned.Minimum Required Qualifications:+ Five (5) to eight (8) years’ minimum, recent, professional experience in a similar or equivalent position involved in project or construction.+ BS/BA Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business or related degree.

Additional qualifying experience in excess to the minimum stated above may be substituted for the required education on a year for year basis.+ Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.+ Ability to take initiative and make sound decisions.Preferred Qualifications:+ Experience on Educational programs/projects;+ Experience on Division of State Architect (DSA) projects;+ Experience on Central plant projects;+ Experience on large public works programs;+ Experience with Proliance or similar PMIS systems; and,+ Professional Engineer License (PE), Certified Construction Manager (CCM), or similar credentials.Note: We request that applicants list their salary expectations to ensure that they are within the range for the position.

Applications without salary expectations may not be considered.

A project-based resume and/or list of previous projects worked on may be requested as well.Also Note : Due to COVID-19 considerations, interviews may be conducted in person or via Zoom or WebEx, as appropriate.

Position typically is at a project site – integrated, project management office location; however position may operate remotely for some period of time, as directed by the client.LENAX employees enjoy a competitive compensation and benefits package including but not limited to:+ Three (3) weeks (120 hours) Paid Time Off (PTO)+ Eight (8) Company-Paid Holidays+ A wide selection of medical plans and with a generous employer base plan–HMO, PPO, HSA/EPO options available; Dental, Vision, and Chiropractic/Acupuncture benefits.

Employer covers 100% of employee premium and 50% of dependent premium with the Company’s Medical “Base Plan”; and similarly for the Delta Dental PPO 2000 Plan—100% of premium covered for the employee premium, and 50% for dependent premium(s)+ 401-k Retirement Savings Plan with employer matching+ Educational Assistance+ Professional Development+ Employee Referral Program+ And, much, much more!Lenax Construction Services, Inc.

is a Drug-free Workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer

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