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Senior Project Engineer Mechanical Construction
Job Description
Senior Project Engineer
•Mechanical Construction $90,000
•127,000 Annual Base Salary Sign-On Bonus — Based on Experience Car Allowance +
Company Phone or Phone Allowance Location:
Richmond, VA Benefits You'll Receive 401(k) with a generous company match Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage Paid personal leave, holidays, and bereavement leave Car allowance Company phone or phone allowance Tuition reimbursement Training, professional development, and career advancement opportunities Life and accidental death insurance Short
•and long-term disability insurance Employee Assistance Program Employee referral incentives Scholarship program for employees' children Discounts at major automotive, computer, and cell phone companies Build Your Career by Helping Build Major Projects Ready to take greater ownership of commercial mechanical construction projects? This opportunity gives you hands-on involvement in the technical coordination, materials, documentation, and project decisions that help turn drawings into completed installations. Our client is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to work alongside project managers and field leaders on major commercial projects across Central Virginia. You'll help resolve technical questions, coordinate equipment and materials, and keep teams working toward schedule, quality, and contract requirements. You'll also join a company with a strong track record of developing project engineers into project managers and company leaders. What You'll Do Support project delivery: Provide engineering and project management support to project managers and field teams on commercial mechanical construction projects.
Help resolve technical questions:
Review and communicate project information so teams understand design requirements, specifications, and quality expectations.
Manage project documentation:
Prepare and submit requests for information (RFIs), operations and maintenance (O&M) manuals, and other required documents.
Coordinate equipment and materials:
Work with vendors to schedule orders and deliveries around project needs.
Keep project partners connected:
Communicate with customers, subcontractors, suppliers, and field leaders to address questions and support construction schedules.
Build your project management skills:
Work closely with experienced leaders to strengthen your understanding of project planning, cost management, resource coordination, and customer relationships. What You'll Bring Project engineering, project management, or relevant internship experience with a commercial mechanical or building construction contractor . A bachelor's degree—or current enrollment—in Mechanical Engineering, Construction Engineering Management, or another relevant engineering field . Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills. Proficiency with technology, including Microsoft Excel for cost analysis and engineering work. An interest in the business side of construction, including cost forecasting, resource allocation, and coordinating people and materials. The ability to communicate professionally with owners, general contractors, subcontractors, engineers, superintendents, and vendors. Strong customer relationship skills and an understanding of how planning and coordination affect field productivity. Familiarity with construction equipment, installation methods, drawings, and specifications is a plus. Experienced project engineers, recent graduates, and candidates completing a relevant engineering degree are encouraged to apply. Relevant contractor or internship experience will help you contribute from the start. Additional Skills That Could Make You a Strong Fit If you have one or more of these skills, we should talk: commercial HVAC, plumbing, mechanical piping, hydronic systems, construction drawing review, specifications, RFIs, submittals, equipment procurement, material tracking, vendor coordination, quantity takeoffs, estimating, change order documentation, cost tracking, scheduling, BIM coordination, clash detection, Procore, AutoCAD, Revit, Bluebeam, commissioning documentation, or project closeout. Your experience may include roles such as Mechanical Project Engineer, Construction Project Engineer, Project Coordinator, Field Engineer, Assistant Project Manager, or Mechanical Engineering Intern. Join a Company Where You Can Keep Growing For more than 50 years, our client has served commercial customers through new construction, mechanical service, industrial refrigeration, special projects, and manufacturing. You'll join a business focused on its people, culture, and continued growth—with opportunities to expand your technical knowledge, develop your project management skills, and take on greater responsibility. Apply today to discuss the projects, compensation, sign-on opportunity, and your next career step.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
M/F/Disability/Vets Pay:
$120,000.00
•$170,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k) matching Cell phone reimbursement Company truck Dental insurance Fuel card Health insurance Life insurance Opportunities for advancement Paid time off Parental leave Vision insurance
Work Location:
In person
Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Personal Leave
- Bereavement/Mental Health Leave
- Financial Aid/Assistance