Resident Construction Engineer

SALARY DETAILS

APPLICATION FILING DATES

August 1, 2025 to September 8, 2025

INFORMATION ABOUT LAUSD

We are LAUSD. We are at the forefront of innovation in public education, focused on a clear and inspiring vision of the future for all of our students as they venture forward on their journey as lifelong learners. Here, you will have the opportunity to exercise your potential in a role supporting the business of education. Our work directly contributes toward the goal of ensuring that our students graduate ready for the world – ready to thrive in college, career and life. LAUSD is the second largest school district in the nation with an enrollment of nearly 575,000 students. We serve an area totaling 710 square miles, with over 1,190 schools and educational centers, and we employ over 74,000 individuals, making us one of the largest employers in our city.

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DEPARTMENT OR SCHOOL SITE

The Project Execution Branch of the Facilities Services Division is responsible for the construction of new schools and repair and modernization of existing schools as part of a multi-year bond funded capital improvement program. The branch is dedicated to ensuring that existing campuses are modernized and repaired in support of the education and safety of our students and staff utilizing cost efficient and sustainable materials.

BENEFITS

Insurance: District paid premiums for your choice of several medical, dental, and vision for you and your dependents; and life insurance plans.

Retirement: Membership in the California Public Employee Retirement System (CalPERS).

Vacation: 24 days each year.

Paid Holidays: Up to 13 days.

JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

A Resident Construction Engineer Administers District terms and conditions of the construction project relative to the scope, performance, cost and administrative requirements of the Contract for Construction for a new construction project. Typical duties may include: 

• Manages, oversees and coordinates all facets of the construction phase of a school facility project including mobilization, construction, and closeout.
• Plans, organizes, directs and reports project management activities and progress to upper management.
• Coordinates with all pertinent public agencies during construction to comply with all off-site work.
• Manages both the project budget and schedule to meet the District’s qualitative standards.
• Performs day-to-day contract administration including assisting the Senior Project Managers in bid analysis, pre-construction meetings and related award coordinating activities. 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education: Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor’s degree in architecture, engineering, construction management, or business administration. Possession of a valid Certified Construction Manager (CCM) credential may be substituted for the required education. 

Experience: Five years experience in project/construction management of commercial and/or public/educational facility construction with full responsibility* for coordinating complex projects ranging in construction value from $8M and above is required.

*RCE Experience Interpretation: For the purpose of this selection process, the term "full responsibility" is interpreted to mean MANAGING complex projects including at least 5 yearsof being primarily responsible for ALL of the following activities. 

• Preconstruction planning including constructability reviews, preparing bid and award documents, estimating and construction scheduling.
• Reviewing contracts for construction including negotiating change orders and managing on-site construction.
• Obtaining appropriate approvals from governing agencies (i.e. Division of the State Architect), deliver of completed construction projects to operations, and closing out projects.

The following work experience is preferable: 

• Experience utilizing Building Information Modeling (BIM) 
• Experience with Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certified projects and/or the Collaborative for High Performing Schools (CHPS) 
• Experience with Division of the State Architect (DSA) construction/design processes 

Special: Either of the following are preferable: A valid Certificate of Registration as a Professional Engineer by the California State Board of Registration of Civil and Professional Engineers, or; A valid Certified Construction Manager (CCM) credential by the Construction Manager Certification Institute (CMCI). AND A valid driver’s license to legally operate a motor vehicle in the state of California and the use of a motor vehicle. 

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

The ideal candidate will be a seasoned construction management professional with extensive experience overseeing large-scale construction projects, including managing budgets, schedules, and ensuring adherence to contracts and specifications. S/he will have a strong track record of providing work direction and guidance to lower-level project managers, coordinating with contractors and public agencies, and solving complex problems while maintaining high standards of quality and safety. With a deep understanding of public contract law, DSA processes, and school construction practices, the ideal candidate will be skilled in negotiating change orders, managing fiscal resources, and ensuring the successful completion of projects on time and within budget. Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, will be essential for effectively leading meetings, providing clear directives, and maintaining close collaboration with all project stakeholders.

EMPLOYMENT SELECTION PROCESS

Please be sure to include correspondence from @lausd.net AND @successfactors.com as approved senders to prevent our correspondence from accidentally being placed into your spam or junk e-mail folder. We anticipate receiving a number of well qualified applicants for this position; therefore, there will be a competitive process. The hiring departments have requested that we proceed with the selection process in an expeditious and timely manner. To honor this request we will be adhering to a pre-planned employment assessment schedule. If you are unable to attend the scheduled assessment dates, please note that we recruit for this position on a regular basis. We encourage you to visit our website, http://www.lausdjobs.org periodically to check for the next recruitment and we encourage you to apply again. For more information about the LAUSD employment assessment process, visit the hiring process section of our website at http://www.lausdjobs.org.If you have questions regarding the employment selection process, please contact Carlos Cardenas at carlos.cardenas1@lausd.net.

APPLICATION PROCESS

DO YOU NEED TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE WITH THE ON-LINE APPLICATION? Email us at helpmeapply@lausd.net To find out whether the application deadline has been extended, visit the website at: http://www.lausdjobs.org . The Los Angeles Unified School District intends that all qualified persons shall have equal opportunities for employment and promotion. Reasonable accommodations in completing an application and testing are available to individuals with disabilities. Please call (213) 241-3455 for more information.

ADDITIONAL POSTING INFORMATION

The Los Angeles Unified School District is committed to providing a working and learning environment free from discrimination, harassment, intimidation, abusive conduct, or bullying. The District prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, abusive conduct or bullying based on actual or perceived race or ethnicity, gender/sex (including gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding/lactation status and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, religion, color, national origin (including language use restrictions and possession of a driver’s license issued under Vehicle Code), ancestry, immigration status, physical or mental disability (including clinical depression and bipolar disorder, HIV/AIDS, hepatitis, epilepsy, seizure disorder, diabetes, multiple sclerosis, and heart disease), medical condition (cancer related and genetic characteristics), military and veteran status, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age (40 and above), genetic information, political belief or affiliation (unless union related), a person's association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law, ordinance, or regulation in any program or activity it conducts or to which it provides significant assistance. For inquiries or complaints contact our Equal Opportunity Section, (213) 241-7685. Selection and promotion are based on a competitive employment assessment process. Candidates who pass all parts of the assessment process are placed on a hiring (eligibility) list based on their assessment score. Hiring departments may make job offers to candidates on the top three ranks of the hiring list. Eligibility typically lasts for 12 months. The hiring list resulting from this assessment process may be used to fill open positions in related job classifications. Follow us on: 
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