Every day at CMTS, we undertake impactful infrastructure projects that positively impact lives and communities. CMTS has 40-years of extensive industry experience, which ensures a strong foundation for ongoing success. Our company values employees by fostering a culture of learning, personal development, and well-being. We prioritize work-life balance and ethical business practices and engage with our community through employee-driven initiatives. Join us on our journey of growth and success!
We are currently seeking a highly motivated Assistant Resident Engineer located in Los Angeles, CA.
Overview:
The Assistant Resident Engineer/Field Engineer supports the Resident Engineer in the administration, construction inspection, and oversight of public works (roadways, structures, complete streets, ITS / Traffic signals) construction projects. This role involves contract administration support, construction engineering, coordinating with contractors, coordinating with stakeholders (LAWA, Caltrans and City of LA Departments), coordinating with utilities and 3rd parties, ensuring compliance with project plans and specifications, maintaining thorough project documentation, and supporting quality assurance and safety protocols on site.
Required Education:
- Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, construction management, or related field.
Required Qualifications:
In order to become a candidate, you must possess the following skills and abilities:
- 5+ years of experience on public infrastructure projects (transportation, roadway, bridges, or utilities preferred).
- Familiarity with Caltrans standard specifications, construction manual, and project delivery procedures.
- Familiarity with Greenbook, Brown Book and City of LA specifications, and project delivery procedures.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, Bluebeam, and construction management software (e.g., PMWeb, Primavera, Procore, or similar).
Preferred Qualifications:
- EIT certification or working toward PE license.
- Experience supporting federally funded or prevailing wage projects.
- OSHA 10 or 30 certification.
- Experience with alternate delivery method such as progressive design build, design-build, and/or CMGC.
- Familiarity with LAWA Design and Construction Handbook, and project delivery procedures.
- Valid California driver's license and ability to travel to job sites.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, Bluebeam, and construction management software (e.g., PMWeb, Primavera, Procore, or similar).
- Ability to read and interpret construction plans and technical specifications.
Responsibilities:
- Coordinate and support LAWA Construction Inspection Division and City of LA with daily field inspections to verify construction activities follow approved plans, specifications, and regulatory requirements (e.g., Caltrans, local agency standards, utility agreements etc.)
- Prepare and maintain checklists for inspections, field material sampling and testing in accordance with project plans, specifications, and contract documents.
- Prepare and maintain project records, including conformed set of plans and specifications, daily reports, quantity calculations, photos, develop punch-lists and as-built documentation.
- Assist with the review and processing of submittals, RFIs, Field Directives, request for task orders, change notices and change orders.
- Monitor contractor progress and participate in schedule reviews and look-ahead coordination.
- Support enforcement of jobsite safety, traffic control, environmental / MMRP compliance, and SWPPP requirements.
- Coordinate field materials sampling and testing and source inspection with the quality assurance team.
- Provide field support during layout, construction staking, and verification of contract pay items.
- Assist in the review and preparation of the LAWA's Area Shutdown Request (ASR), Utility Shutdown Request (USR), LAWA Impact request (LIR), Caltrans Lane closure requests.
- Assist in the review and application of the Caltrans encroachment and City of LA various departments permits.
- Participate in pre-construction meetings, progress meetings, and final acceptance walks as needed.
- Communicate effectively with project stakeholders including LAWA PMCM, design-builder, local agency representatives, sub-contractors, and other consultants.
Salary:
Bonus Pay:
A bonus may be granted to employees depending on individual performance, employee utilization, attendance, tenure, and furtherance of other non-financial corporate goals; bonus opportunities are available at management's discretion.
CMTS LLC offers 100% company-paid medical, dental, vision, 401k, life, and long-term disability insurance coverage for employees.
CMTS, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate based on 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.