HVAC Project Engineer — Lead $250K+ Projects

VMC Group; Corona (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid holidays

Wellness program

Professional development

Job summary

VMC Group is seeking a Project Engineer to manage multiple HVAC projects from award through completion. You will coordinate with Regional Sales Managers, contractors, customers, and internal teams to meet scope, schedule, and budget.

The role requires a mechanical engineering background, 3+ years of project experience, and strong communication and problem-solving skills. Proficiency with Salesforce and project-management tools is preferred, with travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of engineering/project experience, preferably HVAC/building systems.
• Strong understanding of HVAC and mechanical systems.
• Experience managing projects from initiation through completion.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; experience with Salesforce and project management tools preferred.
• Willingness to travel periodically to customer or project sites.

Responsibilities

• Manage engineering projects from project award through completion, including planning, execution, coordination, and closeout.
• Collaborate with Regional Sales Managers, contractors, customers, Engineering, Operations, and other internal stakeholders.
• Manage multiple large-scale projects simultaneously, typically valued at $250K or more.
• Coordinate approximately 5+ projects annually, ensuring milestones, deliverables, schedules, and customer expectations are met.
• Review project specifications, drawings, technical documentation, and customer requirements.
• Work closely with Engineering to ensure technical solutions meet project specifications and customer needs.
• Serve as a technical point of contact throughout the project lifecycle and communicate project status, risks, changes, and requirements to stakeholders.
• Coordinate with contractors and customers regarding installation requirements, field conditions, technical questions, and project execution.
• Identify potential project risks and develop solutions to address technical, scheduling, and execution challenges.
• Monitor project schedules, budgets, scope, and deliverables to ensure successful project completion.
• Prepare and maintain project documentation, including schedules, status updates, technical information, and project correspondence.
• Utilize Salesforce and project management tools such as Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, or similar platforms to manage project information and activities.
• Support the preparation and review of technical proposals, project documentation, and customer communications as needed.
• Participate in project meetings, customer calls, contractor meetings, and internal project reviews.
• Assist with resolving technical issues and coordinating corrective actions when necessary.
• Maintain strong customer relationships while ensuring VMC Group's technical and commercial requirements are met.
• Identify opportunities to improve project execution, processes, and customer experience.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Analytical skills

Engineering drawings

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Salesforce

Microsoft Project

Smartsheet

MS Office

Job description

VMC Group is seeking a Project Engineer to manage multiple HVAC projects from award through completion. You will coordinate with Regional Sales Managers, contractors, customers, and internal teams to meet scope, schedule, and budget.

The role requires a mechanical engineering background, 3+ years of project experience, and strong communication and problem-solving skills. Proficiency with Salesforce and project-management tools is preferred, with travel as needed.