HVAC Project Engineer – Construction & Coordination

Kauai Mechanical; Princeville (HI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Kauai Mechanical in Hawaii is seeking a Project Engineer to drive mechanical construction projects from planning to completion. You will coordinate schedules, manage documents, budgets, and field-office teams alongside our installations manager and estimators.

Ideal candidates read plans, manage change orders, and ensure quality control while maintaining strong client relationships. This role emphasizes organization, communication, and collaboration across project teams.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; advanced education in engineering, construction management, or project management preferred but not required.
• Experience in project management, construction management, or field engineering.
• Ability to read and scale architectural and mechanical plans.
• General knowledge HVAC installation (preferred).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Project) and Bluebeam.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively across diverse personality types.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Skilled in customer relations, with the ability to resolve disputes and maintain positive client relationships.
• Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive and confidential information responsibly.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Act as liaison between Estimator, Department Manager, and Installations Foreman.
• Assist Estimator in reviewing plans and specifications for accurate bidding.
• Process job number requests, contracts, purchase orders, and change orders.
• Manage project documentation, materials, status monitoring, billing, and invoicing.
• Update RFI and submittal logs.
• Prepare submittals and close-out documents.
• Assist in the creation of submittal packages, as-builts, and close-out document packages.
• Create and assemble job files for handoff to team members.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive project documentation, plans, and reports.
• Work with team to create work schedules, assign tasks, manage personnel, materials, and equipment.
• Develop project plans, work schedules, and budgets.
• Work with Foreman to ensure technical accuracy of projects, review deliverables, monitor project progress, and implement quality control.
• Coordinate with clients, project managers, and other stakeholders to ensure project goals are met.
• Maintain and enhance ongoing relationships with customers and contractors.
• Ensure deliverables meet company standards and customer expectations.
• Prepare and distribute proposals and general correspondence.
• Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Project management

Read plans

HVAC knowledge

Microsoft Office

Bluebeam

Client relations

Estimating support

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Project

Bluebeam

Job description

Kauai Mechanical in Hawaii is seeking a Project Engineer to drive mechanical construction projects from planning to completion. You will coordinate schedules, manage documents, budgets, and field-office teams alongside our installations manager and estimators.

Ideal candidates read plans, manage change orders, and ensure quality control while maintaining strong client relationships. This role emphasizes organization, communication, and collaboration across project teams.