Mechanical Project Engineer

Legence

• $80K — $95K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Construction Management or Mechanical Engineering degree with 3-5 years in commercial construction, or 10+ years relevant mechanical construction experience in lieu of degree.
  • Experience with HVAC/Plumbing mechanical contracting on mid-to-large commercial projects preferred.
  • Proficient in Bluebeam, MS Project, Excel/Word; familiarity with BIM/CADD workflows (Revit/Navis/AutoCAD is a plus).
  • Strong organizational skills, detail-oriented, and excellent follow-through.
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills; collaborative approach with general contractors and trade partners.

Responsibilities

  • Own project controls and documentation including RFIs, submittals, and change orders.
  • Update master schedules and identify risks while proposing solutions.
  • Support job cost control, vendor pricing, and progress billings.
  • Assist with field coordination, including QA/QC and site safety talks.
  • Coordinate BIM/CADD model updates and field integration with partners.
  • Source materials, track deliveries, and maintain vendor relationships.
  • Prepare for and participate in project meetings, supporting subcontractor selection and oversight.

Benefits

  • Company-paid medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
  • Accident & sickness benefits, basic group life and AD&D insurance, and Employee Assistance Program.
  • Paid vacation, company-paid holidays, and paid sick leave.
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan.
Full Job Description
As a Project Engineer, you'll be the operational hub for complex mechanical (HVAC/Plumbing) projects-partnering with Project Managers and field teams to keep scope, schedule, cost, quality, and safety on track. You'll touch everything from documentation and scheduling to BIM/CADD coordination, vendor management, and client communication. What You'll Do • Project controls & docs: Own RFIs, submittals, change orders (COR/CO), meeting minutes, and logs. • Scheduling: Update master schedules (labor, equipment, fabrication, rentals); flag risks and pull-forward options. • Cost management: Support job cost control, vendor pricing, POs, and progress billings. • Field coordination: Assist QA/QC, pre-task/hazard analyses, site walks, and toolbox talks; drive punchlist closure. • BIM/CADD: Coordinate model updates and field integration with VDC/CADD partners. • Procurement: Source materials, track deliveries, resolve shortages; maintain vendor relationships. • Client/GC/Subs: Prep for and participate in project meetings; support subcontractor selection and oversight. • Closeout: Assemble O&M manuals, as-builts, and final turnover documents. What You'll Bring • Background: Construction Management or Mechanical Engineering degree and 3-5 years in commercial construction or 10+ years relevant mechanical construction experience in lieu of degree. • Industry exposure: HVAC/Plumbing mechanical contractor experience on mid-to-large commercial projects (preferred). • Tools: Bluebeam, MS Project, Excel/Word; familiarity with BIM/CADD workflows (Revit/Navis/AutoCAD a plus). • Strengths: Organized, detail-driven, great follow-through; clear written/verbal communication; collaborative with GC/owner and trade partners. • Work setup: Onsite/in-office; sponsorship not available; remote option not available. Nice-to-Haves (Preferred) • Experience with submittal workflows, procurement, and vendor negotiations. • Exposure to estimating/takeoffs and preconstruction reviews. • Understanding of safety programs and quality systems in a self-perform environment. #LI-CL1 #LI-Onsite Benefits Overview Health & Welfare: Company Paid medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, accident & sickness benefit, basic group life and AD&D, and Employee Assistance Program Time Off Benefits: Paid vacation, company-paid holidays, and paid sick leave Financial Benefits: 401(k) retirement savings plan

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