Development Project Engineer – HVAC & Plumbing

RIMEPRO INC; Alameda (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k)

Paid holidays and PTO

Long-term career growth

Advancement path to PM roles

Hands-on field and office exposure

Job summary

RIMEPRO INC is seeking a Project Engineer to support commercial HVAC and plumbing construction from preconstruction through closeout. Work with Project Manager, field teams, engineering, detailing, vendors, and subcontractors to keep projects organized and on schedule.

This development role offers increasing responsibility with potential path to an Assistant Project Manager as you master core PM responsibilities.

Qualifications

• 0–5 years of experience in mechanical construction or related trades.
• Experience with HVAC, plumbing, or mechanical systems preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Construction Management preferred.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to manage changing priorities and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Comfortable working both in the office and on active construction sites.
• Ability to read and understand construction drawings and specifications.
• Interest in developing long-term project management skills within mechanical construction.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain product submittal packages based on project specifications.
• Coordinate with engineering and detailing teams on shop drawings, as-builts, O&M manuals, commissioning reports, RFIs, and change orders.
• Request and compare pricing for fixtures, equipment, and major material purchases.
• Solicit subcontractor and consultant quotes and support vendor selection with the Project Manager.
• Prepare subcontractor agreements for Project Manager review and approval.
• Conduct routine site visits to verify installation against approved drawings and specifications.
• Track installed, tested, and completed work in the field.
• Attend preconstruction startup meetings.
• Participate in QA/QC, startup, and commissioning meetings.
• Maintain RFIs, change estimates, transmittals, and project logs.
• Process change orders and maintain accurate project records.
• Communicate potential delays, cost overruns, safety concerns, or design issues to project leadership.
• Support other project team members as needed to keep projects moving successfully

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Reading construction drawings

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

Microsoft Project

Bluebeam

Procore

BIM 360

Raken

Viewpoint

Textura

CADD-EST

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

RIMEPRO INC is seeking a Project Engineer to support commercial HVAC and plumbing construction from preconstruction through closeout. Work with Project Manager, field teams, engineering, detailing, vendors, and subcontractors to keep projects organized and on schedule.

This development role offers increasing responsibility with potential path to an Assistant Project Manager as you master core PM responsibilities.