AECOM is seeking a Project Engineer I to be based in Southern California. This is an early-career role suited to recent university graduates. The Project Engineer supports the Project Manager / Construction Manager in the planning, coordination, and control of projects from preliminary design to close out, with a focus on construction administration, project documentation, and field oversight. Projects may include hospital and healthcare work under OSHPD / HCAI, school work under the Division of the State Architect (DSA), and other public and private sector projects. Experience in these areas is preferred.
AECOM's Program Management (PgM) business line is a global leader in delivering complex, large-scale programs across diverse sectors. With a focus on innovation, collaboration, and excellence, PgM provides end-to-end solutions that drive impactful results for clients worldwide. Our expertise spans infrastructure, transportation, energy, water, and urban development, ensuring that every program is executed with precision, efficiency, and sustainability.
Design and Preconstruction Support
- Assists in evaluating architectural and engineering proposals and in developing execution, contracting, and award recommendations
- Conducts constructability reviews for compliance with Client standards and building code requirements
- Supports coordination of jurisdictional approvals, plan check, and permitting
- Assists in the development of drawings and specifications for the design or construction of new facilities, and the repair and modernization of existing facilities
- Supports bidding, construction contract review, and pre-qualification processes
Construction Administration and Project Controls
- Supports the review of construction progress relative to submitted construction schedules, including contractor baseline, critical path (CPM), and recovery schedules
- Reviews and coordinates RFIs, requests for clarification (RFC), submittals, change order proposals (COP), and change directives (CD) for quality assurance and merit
- Assists in reviewing change orders and assessing their cost and schedule impact, and prepares cost estimates for change orders and extra services
- Assists in monitoring variances in the project database relative to scheduling and cost control reporting
- Assists in reviewing and verifying contractor applications for payment and supports fiscal management of project resources
- Supports the Project Manager / Construction Manager in resolving construction issues, disputes, and disagreements
- Monitors labor compliance and prevailing wage requirements
Field Oversight and Quality
- Performs site walks to verify field conditions and monitors construction activities for compliance with contract documents and safety standards
- Monitors General Contractor and subcontractor work to ensure adherence with project plans and promotes quality control of all installations
- Monitors the Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) and helps ensure projects comply with State requirements
- Coordinates and documents progress meetings with site administrators, community representatives, public agencies, and Client departments during all phases of construction
- When requested, interfaces with the Client, architect, and design professionals to confirm compliance with design intent and Client satisfaction
Project Documentation and Closeout
- Uses construction management software to maintain daily reports, project logs, RFI and submittal logs, and agreements
- Ensures compliance with all internal and external record keeping requirements
- Supports project closeout and certification processes, including punch lists, as-built and closeout submittal packages, and DSA / HCAI certification where applicable
Core Skills and Knowledge
- Possesses outstanding verbal and written communication skills
- Able to manage multiple tasks, exhibit strong organizational skills, and have a good understanding of design and construction
- Knowledge of construction management procedures and construction industry practices
- Skilled at use of construction management software and programs
- Knowledgeable in the process of invoicing and billing procedures
- Proficiency in all Microsoft Office programs
- Committed to continuously expanding professional knowledge and contributing to team innovation and productivity