Capitol Construction Project Engineer

About USC FPM (formerly named Capital Construction & Development / Facilities Management Services) is responsible for planning, developing, and maintaining the breadth of the facilities at USC, and is also dedicated to creating a safe environment for our USC community. Woven into every service, safety is of utmost importance. As FPM, this group of innovative and talented professionals provide high quality facilities construction, operations and maintenance services at USC and serve as dedicated stewards of USC and FPM core values.

FPM values employee recognition, accountability, collaboration, respect, and trust.

Supports construction project managers in administration and coordination of projects including planning, organizing, controlling and reporting to ensure goals and objectives of projects are accomplished within prescribed cost, quality and contract parameters. Plans and coordinates detailed aspects of project work.

• Work on multiple projects of moderate size or portions of major projects.
• Assist construction project managers in administration and coordination of projects to ensure goals and objectives of projects are accomplished.
• Provide technical and contract management support to project manager during the design, construction and closeout phases of project.
• Prepare scopes, budgets and schedules for assignments.
• Assist with preparation of RFQ’s/RFP’s, scoping statements and related documents for incorporation in contract documents.
• Assist project manager with coordination between the architect and general contractor participants with GMP contracts.
• Conduct job walks monthly with construction contractors to validate percent completion for purpose of calculating incurred cost.
• The University reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.

• 5 years of experience in project management, construction management or related fields.
• Directly related project or administrative experience.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.

• Degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management or related field.

• Tuition assistance for you and your family.
• Comprehensive health, dental and vision insurance options.
• 401A retirement account with matching 5% and additional contributions up to 4% after eligibility is met.
• 50% subsidy off Metro, LADOT, and Metrolink passes.

Hourly Range:
The hourly range for this position is $50.10 – $53.55/HR.

USC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy.
USC observes affirmative action obligations consistent with state and federal law.
USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and with due consideration for patient and student safety.
We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities.