LAUSD QA/QC Technical Reviewer - Electrical

Duties:

• Performs technical review of proposed electrical plans and specifications submitted by District personnel, consultant staff, or commissioned architects and engineers for construction projects
• Provides review comments regarding adherence to District standards, quality of development and documentation of electrical design, coordination with other disciplines, and other technical issues as required.
• Provides comments, lessons learned and research to support the development and maintenance of the District’s Design Guidelines including the School Design Guide, Educational Specifications, Guide Technical Specifications, and Standard Technical Drawings for the Facilities Services Division.
• Provides comments and lessons learned to update and maintain District policies and guides for the design of educational facilities and/or District construction electrical specifications to assure conformance to building codes and safety requirements and to improve the quality and economy of construction, maintenance, and operation.
• Coordinates activities with those of other units of Design and A/E Technical Support and other District organizations.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Compensation:

The pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on factors such as individual’s qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities.

Work Authorization:

In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, Simplex Construction Management, Inc. will only hire individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Candidates must be authorized to work lawful in the US without sponsorship from Simplex.

Notice to Third Party Agencies:

Simplex Construction Management, Inc. does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or agencies. Any staffing or employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume does so with the understanding that the applicant’s resume will become property of Simplex.

Requirements

Required Experience:

• Ten (10) years full time paid professional experience in electrical engineering planning, design and construction of educational facilities

Required Education:

• Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor’s degree in architecture or electrical engineering or related field
• Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for up to 2 years of the educational requirement, on a year-for-year basis.

Skills and Abilities:

• Architecture and electrical engineering practices applied to repairs, modernizations, and new construction of K-12 school building planning, design, and construction
• Preparation of architectural and electrical engineering specifications and related contract documents
• State and local building codes and construction industry standards and their application to school construction, including California Building Code (CBC), Cal Green Energy Code, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRE), and American Society of Testing and Materials (ASTM)
• Architectural and electrical engineering systems of building materials and building costs Requirements of the Division of the State Architect (DSA) and California Department of Education (CDE).
• Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED), Collaborative for High Performing Schools (CHPS) and other sustainability requirements.
• Commissioning processes and documentation requirements
• Ability to perform quality assurance/quality control, constructability, and peer reviews of District projects in design and construction.
• Ability to prepare and review electrical standards and specifications for school buildings and other structures.
• Able to provide electrical technical review and advice on proposed product substitutions, deviations from District standards, and technical questions from Owner Authorized Representatives (OARs), Inspectors, Design Managers and A/E teams.
• Provide sustained attention to complex specifications and provide clear detailed comments
• Ability to write clear and concise reports and technical descriptions for District engineering standards and project reviews.
• Able to work effectively with commissioned architects and engineers, District personnel, consultant staff, and representatives of public agencies.
• Perform quality assurance/quality control, constructability, and peer reviews
• Effective verbal and written communication

Preferred Licenses and Certificates:

• A valid Certificate of Registration as an Architect by the California State Architectural Board or Professional Engineer by the State Board for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors
• A valid Certified Construction Manager (CCM) credential issued by the Construction Manager Certification Institute (CMCI)

Benefits

• 401 K Retirement account (enrollment date is subject to meeting the eligibility

requirements/guidelines)

• Medical/Dental Insurance (enrollment date is subject to eligibility requirements/guidelines)

• Paid Time Off (PTO): 200 hours broken down as follows:

o Paid sick leave (40 hours)

o Paid vacation days (80 hours)

o Paid holidays – holidays will coincide with the client’s holiday schedule (estimated 80 hours)