Senior Project Engineer - Architectural

Position Summary
PMCS Group is seeking a Senior Project Engineer with an architectural background to support the City of Los Angeles Bureau of Engineering on the Los Angeles Convention Center Expansion and Modernization Project — a large-scale, design-build public facility project delivered on an accelerated schedule. The Senior Project Engineer serves as the owner's technical lead for architectural and building-systems scope, supporting the City Project Manager in design review, design-builder oversight, and construction-phase administration. The role requires a strong command of building design, code compliance, and public assembly facility requirements, along with the ability to coordinate a large multidisciplinary team of City stakeholders, design-build partners, and outside agencies.

Job Responsibilities

• Serve as the City's architectural technical lead across design development, construction documents, and construction phases of the project
• Review design-builder submissions — drawings, specifications, design narratives, and material/finish selections — for conformance with the project criteria documents, City standards, and the Owner's program requirements
• Evaluate architectural design for constructability, functionality, operational suitability, life-safety compliance, and long-term maintainability of a public assembly facility
• Coordinate architectural scope with structural, MEP, fire protection, vertical transportation, AV/IT, and site/civil disciplines to resolve interdisciplinary conflicts
• Track code and regulatory compliance, including California Building Code, Title 24, CALGreen, ADA/CBC accessibility, and Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety (LADBS) and Fire Department requirements
• Coordinate plan check, permitting, and inspection approvals with LADBS, LAFD, and other agencies having jurisdiction
• Support the City's sustainability and LEED certification objectives, including review of design-builder documentation and credit tracking
• Administer construction-phase activities: review submittals, RFIs, deferred submittals, change proposals, and progress payments; maintain contract records and correspondence
• Conduct field observations to verify that work in place conforms to approved documents and quality standards
• Coordinate with Convention Center operations, tenants, and event stakeholders to minimize disruption to ongoing facility operations during construction
• Identify design and construction risks early and recommend mitigation to the City Project Manager
• Prepare clear, comprehensive technical reports, presentations, and briefing materials for City management, Board of Public Works, and stakeholder groups
• Provide technical direction and mentoring to junior project engineers and support staff
• Perform other duties as assigned by the City

Minimum Qualifications / Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Architectural Engineering, or a closely related field
• 8+ years of progressive experience in building design and/or construction, including at least 5 years on public works or institutional projects in California
• Demonstrated experience on large-scale commercial, civic, or public assembly buildings (convention centers, arenas, stadiums, airports, performing arts venues, or similar)
• Experience on the owner's side or in an owner's-representative capacity reviewing and administering design-build or other alternative delivery contracts
• Working knowledge of California public contracting requirements, including Public Contract Code and prevailing wage
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project management/document control platforms (e.g., Procore, Bluebeam, Primavera P6)

Preferred Qualifications

• Licensed Architect in the State of California
• LEED AP (Client+C) or equivalent sustainability credential
• Prior experience with the City of Los Angeles Bureau of Engineering or other large California municipal agencies
• Experience delivering projects on compressed schedules with fixed completion deadlines
• Working proficiency in Autodesk Revit and BIM-based coordination; familiarity with Navisworks
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or Certified Construction Manager (CCM)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to present technical issues clearly to non-technical audiences
• Ability to analyze complex problems, identify relevant issues, and formulate reasonable, effective solutions
• Ability to deal tactfully and effectively with other offices, departments, agencies, and the public
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage a high volume of concurrent reviews and deadlines
• Good knowledge of construction management principles and practices