Mechanical Project Engineer: Fast-Track to PM

Highland Consulting Group; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Paid vacation

401K matching contributions

Long term disability

Life insurance

Paid training

Job summary

Highland Consulting Group seeks an experienced Assistant Project Manager or Project Engineer for a Regional Mechanical Contractor in the Pittsburgh, PA area. You will work on commercial and industrial mechanical systems, including piping, plumbing, and sheet metal, with a clear path toward Project Management.

Responsibilities include assisting the Project Manager, handling submittals and RFIs, negotiating change orders, and maintaining budgets and schedules.

Qualifications

• Solid communication skills – both verbal and written.
• Ability to establish timelines and budgets for projects.
• Experience in cost estimation and negotiating.
• Ability to multi-task across multiple domains.
• Ability to lead productive, multi-discipline meetings.
• Proven record of career stability and project management success.
• 3+ years experience as an Assistant Project Manager on large-scale projects preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Project Manager in managing and supervising all phases of assigned projects.
• Manage the submittal process and respond to RFIs as needed.
• Assist in negotiating all change orders and maintain change order logs.
• Work with the Project Manager to manage the project budget and approve expenses.
• Interface with the Owner on all projects assigned.
• Assemble and maintain complete project records and close-out documents.
• Prepare and manage project schedules.
• Coordinate punch-list inspections with the Superintendent and Owner’s Representative.
• Assist in subcontractor buyout and equipment procurement.

Skills

Communication

Timelines & Budgets

Cost Estimation

Multi-tasking

Meeting Facilitation

Career Stability

3+ Years PM Experience

Job description

Highland Consulting Group seeks an experienced Assistant Project Manager or Project Engineer for a Regional Mechanical Contractor in the Pittsburgh, PA area. You will work on commercial and industrial mechanical systems, including piping, plumbing, and sheet metal, with a clear path toward Project Management.

Responsibilities include assisting the Project Manager, handling submittals and RFIs, negotiating change orders, and maintaining budgets and schedules.