Position Overview
The Project Engineer III provides advanced technical and administrative support to the PMO Construction Department in the delivery of Districtwide capital construction projects. This role supports contract administration, change management, documentation control, and coordination between PMO staff and College Project Teams (CPT) to ensure timely processing of Change Orders and Field Orders in accordance with District procedures.
Key Responsibilities
Change Management & Contract Administration
Perform internal reviews of Change Orders (CO), Field Orders (FO), and related contractual documents
Coordinate with PMO staff and CPT teams to process Change Orders across active construction projects
Conduct detailed reviews of CO documentation for completeness, accuracy, and compliance
Monitor revisions and changes to ensure timely processing and approvals
Submit COs and FOs for final PMO and District approvals
Review and adhere to Standard Operating Procedures for Change Order processing
Facilitate resolution of conflicts and issues to maintain workflow continuity
Technical & Project Support
Read and interpret construction plans, specifications, and drawings
Participate in coordination meetings to support technical reviews and project alignment
Assist with field CPT coordination meetings
Generate and distribute meeting minutes to document decisions and action items
Documentation & Reporting
Maintain Change Order logs and tracking systems
Maintain electronic files and records for all reviews and approvals
Prepare weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports for management
Track and compile lessons learned for project closeout and management review
Maintain a log of daily tasks and submit monthly summaries to management
Administrative Support
Provide general administrative support for PMO construction operations
Perform related duties as assigned in support of program delivery
Minimum Required Qualifications
Minimum five (5) years of professional experience in a similar construction support or engineering role
Bachelor’s degree in construction, engineering, architecture, or related field
Four (4) additional years of qualifying experience may substitute for required education
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (**Word**, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and SharePoint
Experience using Bluebeam and Adobe software for document review and markups
Ability to work effectively in a team environment
Strong initiative and sound decision-making skills
Ability to manage daily workload independently
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with Change Orders and supporting documentation
Experience on educational facility construction projects
Experience working on large, complex capital programs
Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously
Experience with PMIS platforms such as Prolog, Proliance, Trimble Unity Construct (e-Builder), or similar systems
Experience with Adobe Acrobat Sign
Work Environment
This position operates in a collaborative PMO environment supporting multiple active construction projects and requires coordination with District staff, consultants, contractors, and College stakeholders.