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

Responsibilities

  • Own RFIs, submittals, change orders, meeting minutes, and logs.
  • Update master schedules and flag risks while identifying pull-forward options.
  • Support job cost control, vendor pricing, purchase orders, and progress billings.
  • Assist with QA/QC, pre-task analyses, site walks, and toolbox talks; drive punchlist closure.
  • Coordinate model updates and field integration with VDC/CADD partners.
  • Source materials, track deliveries, resolve shortages, and maintain vendor relationships.
  • Prepare for and participate in project meetings; support subcontractor selection and oversight.

Benefits

  • Company-paid medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
  • Paid vacation, company-paid holidays, and paid sick leave.
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan.
Full Job Description
Yearout Mechanical, a Legence company

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.

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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

Reasonable Accommodations
If you need assistance or accommodations during the application or interview process, please contact us at [redacted] or your dedicated recruiter with the job title and requisition number.

Employment Eligibility
Candidates must have current work authorization in the U.S.; visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Third-Party Recruiting Disclaimer
Legence and its affiliates do not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies; any such submissions without a prior signed agreement authorized by Legence Holdings LLC's CHRO or Director of Talent Acquisition will not incur fees and are considered property of Legence.

Pay Disclosure & Considerations
Where pay ranges are indicated, please note that a successful candidate's exact pay will be determined based relevant job-related factors, including any of the following: candidate's experience, skills, and qualifications, as well as geographic and market considerations. We are committed to ensuring fair and competitive compensation for all employees and comply with all applicable salary transparency laws.

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