Construction Engineer Jobs in Los Angeles, CA

SALARY DETAILS

$155,500.00 - $193,800.00 Yearly

APPLICATION FILING DATES

June 26, 2026 - July 17, 2026

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 520,000 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 Senior 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.

The Senior Resident Construction Engineer is the primary administrator of the District's Contract for Construction on more complex and higher value new construction projects.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

PROMOTIONAL STATUS IS REQUIRED: You must be a current or retired employee of LAUSD with 130 paid days in regular status in the Classified Service or permanent status in the Certificated Service or have been laid-off within the past 39 months from a regular, permanent LAUSD position in which you passed probation. Laid-off employees' eligibility as a promotional candidate expires at the end of their 39 month period; as such, laid-off employees applying for promotional career opportunities may not be eligible to complete the assessment process or may be removed from the employment eligibility list once their eligibility as a promotional candidate expires.

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: Seven 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 $20M and above is required.

• SRCE Experience Interpretation: For the purpose of this selection process, the term "full responsibility" is interpreted to mean MANAGING complex projects including at least 7 years of being primarily responsible for ALL 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 (ie. Division of the State Architect), delivery 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 highly experienced construction management professional with a proven track record of managing complex, large-scale, multi-million dollar construction projects. S/he will have strong leadership abilities, capable of overseeing all phases of construction while providing work direction and guidance to lower-level project managers. The ideal candidate will ensure strict adherence to project schedules, budgets, and specifications, all while maintaining the highest standards of quality and safety. With deep expertise in public contract law, DSA processes, and school facility construction, s/he will be skilled in negotiating change orders, managing project budgets, and performing comprehensive contract administration. Strong written and verbal communication skills will be essential for leading meetings, providing clear directives, and maintaining strong collaboration with contractors, public agencies, and other project stakeholders.

EMPLOYMENT SELECTION PROCESS

We anticipate receiving a number of well qualified applicants for this position; therefore, there will be a competitive process.

We encourage you to visit our website, LAUSD Careers Page periodically to check for other opportunities. For more information about the LAUSD employment assessment process, visit the hiring process section of our website.

APPLICATION PROCESS

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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.

Please submit your application as soon as possible as recruitment may close without notice. For questions and concerns regarding this recruitment, please contact Marcella Huerta-Ortiz at m.huertaortiz@lausd.net.