Project Engineer III - Sustainability in Los Angeles, California at Dabri, Inc

Location: Los Angeles
Company: Dabri, Inc.

About Dabri, Inc.

Dabri, Inc. is a California-based consulting firm specializing in program and construction management, engineering support, project controls, cost estimating, scheduling, environmental compliance, and QA/QC oversight. Since 2001, we have supported complex public infrastructure and capital improvement programs across education, healthcare, transportation, aviation, and civic facilities. Our team works collaboratively with public agencies and project stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and in full compliance with applicable standards.

Position OverviewWe are seeking an experienced Project Engineer III - Sustainability, who will support the planning, design, construction, and delivery of bond-funded capital improvement projects under the Build-LACCD Bond Program. Working closely with the Program Management Office, College Project Teams, architects, engineers, contractors, and consultants, this role provides technical and project management support, including construction administration, contract compliance, change management, field inspections, risk assessment, stakeholder coordination, and project reporting. The position is dedicated exclusively to bond-eligible capital construction, modernization, and sustainability projects and does not include routine maintenance or operational responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Provides technical and engineering support to the Build-LACCD Program Management Office (PMO) including Project Managers and Construction Managers
• Coordinates with PMO staff, College Project Teams (CPTs), contractors, architects, engineers inspectors, consultants, and College staff
• Participates in, and occasionally runs, design or construction meetings
• Makes field checks on construction, demolition, rehabilitation, alteration addition or repair projects to determine compliance with job specifications, plans, established College standards, and Division of the State Architect (DSA) requirements
• Reads and interprets construction plans and shop drawings
• Assists in preparing written materials including correspondence, reports, procedures, and guidelines
• Supports development of weekly/monthly status and photos reports for project team
• Reviews, estimates, negotiates, and processes construction change orders and construction field orders
• Reviews and enforces construction and professional services contracts
• Manages and directs contractors and outside consultants including reviewing and approving invoices
• Assesses project risks and develops risk registers including mitigation strategies
• Facilitates resolutions of construction and design issues
• Coordinates with Architects for timely and accurate responses to requests for information submittals, Construction Change Documents, etc.
• Generates and distributes meeting minutes (construction meetings, design meetings, etc..)
• Confirms contractor’s maintenance of record drawings prior to monthly progress payments to the Contractor
• Maintain project files in both electronic and paper format
• Reviews submittals for conformance to plans and specifications
• Generates and drafts Proposed Board Actions (PBAs)
• Prepare Scope of Work documents and project status reports for solicitation of consultant and contractor services.

​Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of seven (7) years of professional experience in a similar role or position in construction.
• BS/BA Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture or related degree. Four
  Additional qualifying experience in excess to the minimum years stated above may be substituted
  for the required education.
• Ability to work in a team environment and take initiative.
• Effectively manage daily work effort in a fast-paced environment.
• Good verbal and writing communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience on Educational programs/projects and Division of State Architect (DSA) projects.
• Experience in all parts of the project life cycle, including master planning, design, and closeout.
• Professional Engineer License (PE), Certified Construction Manager (CCM), or similar credentials
• Experience with Sustainability Projects such as Energy Information System Platform (EIS), Electrical Vehicle Charging Stations (EVCS), Renewable Energy and Micro-grid (PV, BESS), Energy Efficiency LED Lighting or Building Management System

Application Deadline

Applications must be submitted no later than June 14, 2026. Resumes received after the deadline will be retained for consideration for future opportunities but will not be considered for this specific position.

How to Apply

Please submit your resume along with your education, relevant experience, project history, and expected salary for consideration.