Mechanical Project Engineer – HVAC & Plumbing BIM Coordination

A.o.-Reed-&-Co.-; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A.o.-Reed-&-Co.- is seeking a Project Engineer to support project managers and field operations across Plumbing and HVAC mechanical construction in the San Diego region.

You will handle RFIs, submittals, change orders, and project documentation; coordinate with BIM and design teams to keep schedules and budgets on track; and participate in procurement and field coordination activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field (or an equivalent combination of education and hands‑on mechanical trade experience).
• 1–3 years of experience in commercial mechanical construction, specializing in Plumbing, HVAC, or piping systems (field engineering or internship experience considered).
• Basic to intermediate understanding of mechanical plans, blue‑line drawings, architectural specifications, and mechanical system components.
• Familiarity with managing RFIs, submittal reviews, project logs, change orders, and material procurement workflows.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively collaborate with Field Supervisors, BIM teams, general contractors, and design engineers.

Responsibilities

• Manage the RFI process from creation through resolution in coordination with the Project Manager.
• Assist with the review, tracking, and timely distribution of submittals and product data to general contractors and design teams.
• Maintain and update all active project logs, including RFIs, submittals, change orders, and meeting minutes.
• Estimate and price change orders for Project Manager review and submission.
• Assist the Project Manager with cost‑at‑completion forecasting, job cost projections, and financial tracking.
• Support material and equipment procurement processes to align with project budgets and delivery schedules.
• Provide continuous technical and administrative support to Field Supervisors, Foremen, and Superintendents.
• Collaborate with field leadership to develop and update labor man‑loading charts and resource schedules.
• Serve as a liaison to the BIM/VDC department, attending coordination meetings and integrating model updates with field execution plans.
• Attend owner, architect, and general contractor project meetings as required, documenting actionable follow‑up items.
• Track design team responses to technical inquiries and ensure timely dissemination to field crews.
• Ensure all required project documentation and deliverables adhere to contract schedule deadlines.
• Perform general administrative and project support tasks as directed by management.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Project coordination

RFI/submittal management

Cost tracking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Equivalent combination of education and hands-on experience

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam Revu

PlanGrid

AutoCAD

Revit

Microsoft Office

Job description

A.o.-Reed-&-Co.- is seeking a Project Engineer to support project managers and field operations across Plumbing and HVAC mechanical construction in the San Diego region.

You will handle RFIs, submittals, change orders, and project documentation; coordinate with BIM and design teams to keep schedules and budgets on track; and participate in procurement and field coordination activities.