Synopsis

The Terminal 5 (T5) Office Engineer reports to the T5 Sr. Project Manager and is responsible for assisting the T5 project management team with managing the scope, schedule and operational interfaces of all design and construction-related activities for the Terminal 5 Renovation and Reconstruction Project.

The Terminal 5 Renovation and Reconstruction Project covers the full demolition and re-building of the Terminal 5 headhouse and concourse, as well as various enabling scopes to vacate the existing building.

Position Description Summary

The T5 Office Engineer supports the project management team by handling the administrative, technical, and coordination functions required to deliver construction projects efficiently and incompliance with contract requirements. This role is responsible for managing project documentation, assisting with construction engineering tasks, coordinating with contractors and design teams, and ensuring timely communication among all project stakeholders. The Office Engineer helps track progress, maintain logs, support cost and schedule controls, and ensure that project records, submittals, RFIs, and change orders are processed accurately and promptly.

Key Identifiers for the Position

• Technical/Construction background with experience in an operating/active environment
• Knowledge in design and construction contracting practices and methodologies
• Knowledge and experience in the project design life cycle from Concept to Project Definition Book to Permit to Bulletins
• Knowledge and experience in the project construction life cycle from Pre-Construction to estimating/buyout to phasing to implementation to Closeout
• Maintaining an excellent working relationship with the design and construction professionals geared towards open communications and mutual problem solving in the best interest of the project and all other parties involved
• Contributing to a high level of team morale through professionalism that reflects well on the project team, external stakeholders and LAWA/internal stakeholders

Essential Job Duties

• Manage and maintain all project documentation, including RFIs, submittals, change orders, meeting minutes, and daily reports.
• Track, log, and monitor contractor submittals to ensure timely review and distribution to design teams and project stakeholders.
• Prepare, process, and follow up on Requests for Information (RFIs), ensuring prompt communication of responses to all relevant parties.
• Update and maintain RFI and submittal logs in PMWeb, ensuring accuracy and compliance with project requirements.
• Maintain organized hard-copy and electronic project files; oversee document and submittal management systems.
• Work with contractors to ensure drawings and project documents are posted and updated in a timely manner.
• Distribute documents, submittals, and RFIs for review; track review comments, compile responses, obtain management approval, and issue formal responses to contractors.
• Coordinate with contractors, design teams, inspectors, and project managers to support clear and consistent information flow.
• Assist in preparing construction meeting agendas, presentations, and acti on item logs.
• Support field operations by coordinating with field engineers and superintendents to maintain alignment between project documentation and field activities.
• Ensure proper filing, organization, and archiving of all project records in accordance with LAWA project standards.
• Manipulate various electronic file formats to create exhibits, graphics, and supporting materials for meetings and presentations.
• Perform additional project support duties as assigned, including attending and documenting project meetings, writing agendas and minutes, expediting processes, and maintaining expediting logs.

Hardware/Software Knowledge

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Bluebeam
• Experience with Project Management Implementation Systems; ability to work in PM WEB preferred

Professional Experience Level/Other Qualifications

• 10 years or more experience, preferably on airport projects
• Experience working on large team for complex projects.
• Experience with various delivery methods, including Design-Bid-Build, Design+CMAR and Design/Build
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and a thorough knowledge of industry practices and regulations

Education/Training

• Bachelor�s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management or other related technical field required
• Licensed Engineer (Preferably by CA Board of Engineers) is preferred
• Optional certifications may include AAAE, LEED, PE, PMP, AICP, etc. or any other relevant professional license or certifications.

Element-Specific Requirements/Notes

• May assume other duties as required/needed
• Maybe required to work past regular work shift
• Maybe required to work various shifts as needed
• After hours or weekend work may be required to perform the duties of the position. This shall be considered part of the salary

Full Time | On-Site | Monday-Friday in the office or on the project site at LAX

Salary Range: $97,760 to $124,800 YR