HVAC Project Engineer — Plan, Schedule & Deliver

Jobot; Walnut Creek (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Jobot is seeking an early‑career Project Engineer in California to plan, organize, coordinate, and direct project management activities for HVAC/plumbing construction projects. You will support Project Managers and Project Executives to ensure projects progress on schedule, within budget, and to specification.

Key duties include developing schedules, tracking performance, coordinating submittals, and collaborating with field, estimating, and pre‑construction teams.

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience in construction management or a related role (HVAC/plumbing/MEP exposure preferred).
• Knowledge of HVAC and plumbing systems, building products, construction details, and applicable codes/quality standards.
• Familiarity with construction management software and strong overall computer skills.
• Strong planning, time‑management, and problem‑solving abilities; able to see the “big picture.”

Responsibilities

• Assist Project Managers/Project Executives with assigned project tasks and deliverables.
• Develop and maintain project schedules and coordinate them with field leadership and company timelines.
• Monitor schedule and cost performance; identify variances and implement corrective actions.
• Prepare, submit, and track submittals and approval processes.
• Coordinate pre‑construction project details with construction, engineering, and estimating teams.
• Support estimating, bidding, and customer‑facing activities as needed.

Skills

Scheduling

Project coordination

Submittals management

Pre-construction coordination

Estimating support

Bid & negotiation

MS Office / CM software

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Construction management software

Job description

Jobot is seeking an early‑career Project Engineer in California to plan, organize, coordinate, and direct project management activities for HVAC/plumbing construction projects. You will support Project Managers and Project Executives to ensure projects progress on schedule, within budget, and to specification.

Key duties include developing schedules, tracking performance, coordinating submittals, and collaborating with field, estimating, and pre‑construction teams.