Mechanical Construction Project Engineer

Diamond Peak Recruiting; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Diamond Peak Recruiting seeks a Project Engineer to support mechanical construction projects in the Phoenix market, focusing on tenant improvements and owner direct work.

You will collaborate with Project Managers, Superintendents, field leadership, subcontractors, vendors, and clients from preconstruction through closeout, ensuring schedules, budgets, and quality standards are met.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or related field preferred.
• Approximately 1 to 4 years of construction experience preferred.
• Mechanical, HVAC, plumbing, piping, or MEP construction experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support Project Managers with day to day execution of mechanical construction projects.
• Assist with project documentation, scheduling, procurement, cost tracking, and change management.
• Manage and track RFIs, submittals, material releases, equipment procurement, and project closeout documentation.
• Review drawings, specifications, and scopes of work for constructability and coordination issues.
• Coordinate with field supervision to ensure materials, equipment, and information are available when needed.
• Assist with subcontractor and vendor coordination.
• Track project costs, commitments, change orders, and budget updates.
• Support preparation of owner proposals, change order pricing, and project correspondence.
• Participate in project meetings with owners, general contractors, design teams, and internal operations personnel.
• Help maintain project schedules and identify potential delays or procurement issues.
• Assist with equipment startup, commissioning, punch list completion, and project closeout.
• Maintain accurate project records and ensure contractual documentation is properly organized.
• Support multiple tenant improvement or owner direct projects concurrently.

Skills

Construction Mgmt

Mechanical Eng

Civil Eng

Experience 1-4 yrs

MEP

Reading drawings

Coordination

Communication

Organization

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management/ME/Civil

Tools

Construction management software

Microsoft Office

Job description

We are seeking a Project Engineer to support mechanical construction projects throughout the Phoenix market, with a primary focus on tenant improvement and owner direct work.

This position will work closely with Project Managers, Superintendents, field leadership, subcontractors, vendors, and clients to support projects from preconstruction through closeout.

The ideal candidate will have exposure to commercial mechanical construction and be comfortable working in a fast paced environment where projects often require close coordination, quick decision making, and direct communication with owners and end users.

Responsibilities

• Support Project Managers with day to day execution of mechanical construction projects
• Assist with project documentation, scheduling, procurement, cost tracking, and change management
• Manage and track RFIs, submittals, material releases, equipment procurement, and project closeout documentation
• Review drawings, specifications, and scopes of work for constructability and coordination issues
• Coordinate with field supervision to ensure materials, equipment, and information are available when needed
• Assist with subcontractor and vendor coordination
• Track project costs, commitments, change orders, and budget updates
• Support preparation of owner proposals, change order pricing, and project correspondence
• Participate in project meetings with owners, general contractors, design teams, and internal operations personnel
• Help maintain project schedules and identify potential delays or procurement issues
• Assist with equipment startup, commissioning, punch list completion, and project closeout
• Maintain accurate project records and ensure contractual documentation is properly organized
• Support multiple tenant improvement or owner direct projects concurrently

The role will primarily support commercial mechanical projects including:

• Renovations and retrofit projects
• Owner direct mechanical upgrades
• Central plant and mechanical room upgrades
• Plumbing and piping modifications
• Occupied facility work

Projects may range from smaller service driven scopes to larger multimillion dollar mechanical renovations and tenant improvement programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related field preferred
• Approximately 1 to 4 years of construction experience preferred
• Mechanical, HVAC, plumbing, piping, or MEP construction experience strongly preferred
• Experience supporting tenant improvement, renovation, or owner direct projects is a plus
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications
• Strong organizational and project coordination skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and competing priorities
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Comfortable working directly with field teams, clients, vendors, and subcontractors
• Proficiency with standard construction management software and Microsoft Office applications

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is technically curious, organized, and interested in developing into a Project Manager within mechanical construction. They should enjoy working on fast moving projects, solving field and coordination issues, and maintaining close involvement with both the operational and financial sides of a project.

Experience with a mechanical contractor or specialty MEP contractor is highly desirable, particularly within the Phoenix commercial construction market.