Facilities Project Engineer – Specialist III

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The Facilities Project Engineer provides day-to-day project coordination and technical support for facility planning, design, renovation, and construction projects. Working under the guidance of a Project Manager, this role assists with project planning, design coordination, budgeting, scheduling, procurement, construction administration, and project closeout to help ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with organizational standards. The selected candidate will be required to work full‑time, on‑site at our facility in El Segundo, CA.

• Support Project Managers in the planning and execution of capital improvement, renovation, tenant improvement, and infrastructure projects.
• Coordinate project activities throughout planning, design, procurement, construction, occupancy, and closeout.
• Track project scope, schedule, budget, risks, and action items.
• Assist in preparing project documentation, reports, presentations, and executive briefings.

• Coordinate with architects, engineers, contractors, consultants, and internal stakeholders.
• Review design documents for completeness and constructability.
• Participate in design reviews, site walks, progress meetings, and inspections.
• Assist in resolving field issues and documenting project decisions.

• Assist with project estimates, cost tracking, purchase requisitions, and invoice reviews.
• Monitor project expenditures and identify potential budget variances.
• Support change order review and documentation.
• Maintain project financial records and supporting documentation.

• Maintain project schedules and milestone tracking.
• Coordinate project deliverables across multiple stakeholders.
• Monitor project progress and identify schedule risks.
• Assist in developing recovery plans when milestones are at risk.

• Prepare meeting agendas, minutes, and action‑item logs.
• Coordinate communication between project teams, facility occupants, vendors, and leadership.
• Provide regular project status updates.

• Maintain organized project files and records.
• Coordinate turnover documentation including as‑built drawings, warranties, O&M manuals, and commissioning documentation.
• Support project closeout activities and lessons learned sessions.

• 0–3 years of experience in construction, engineering, architecture, facilities, or project management.
• This position requires ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, which is issued by the U.S. government. U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Architecture, Engineering Technology, or a related field.
• Internship or co‑op experience supporting construction or facility projects.
• Familiarity with project scheduling software (Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, or similar).
• Experience with AutoCAD, Bluebeam, or BIM platforms.
• Knowledge of construction contracts and project delivery methods.
• CAPM certification or interest in pursuing Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.

(Min - Max)

$33.92 - $50.88
Pay Basis:
Hourly

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