Project Engineer

Old Dominion Heat Trace; Midlothian (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Old Dominion Heat Trace is seeking a proactive Project Engineer to support the successful execution of projects from inception through completion. In this role, you will assist the Project Manager in coordinating multiple projects simultaneously, maintaining project budgets, ensuring safety compliance, and delivering high-quality heat trace solutions to our clients.

The Project Engineer will work closely with customers, field teams, and internal departments to promote efficiency, profitability,

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required or related work experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with strong interpersonal abilities.
• Reliable and punctual with a strong work ethic.
• Must have reliable transportation and ability to work extended hours as needed.
• Ability to multi-task, meet deadlines, and manage time in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational skills with high attention to detail.
• Think critically, problem-solve, and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated customer service skills and professional demeanor.
• Effective team player with a positive, solutions-oriented attitude.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and comfortable with digital reporting tools.
• Interact professionally with employees at all levels, supervisors, vendors, and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update projecttracker.
• Prepare, review, and submit construction submittals.
• Review project schedules and communicate milestones to leadership.
• Coordinate project turnover and assemble turnover binders.
• Prepare and distribute project progress reports and internal updates.
• Assist with pricing change orders and maintaining the change order log.
• Finalize After Action Review (AAR) with relevant information and photos for PM review.
• Support client relationship management and assist in ensuring client satisfaction.
• Track and manage assets and inventory assigned to projects.
• Coordinate and follow up with external vendors and suppliers.
• Participate in internal project management meetings.
• Communicate clearly in person, by phone, and via email.

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Reliability & punctuality

Strong work ethic

Microsoft Office

Multitasking

Organizational skills

Team player

Customer service

Problem solving

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel)

Job description

Job Summary:

Old Dominion Heat Trace is seeking a proactive, organized, and driven Project Engineer to support the successful execution of projects from inception through completion. In this role, you will assist the Project Manager in coordinating multiple projects simultaneously, maintaining project budgets, ensuring safety compliance, and delivering high-quality heat trace solutions to our clients.

The Project Engineer will work closely with customers, field teams, and internal departments to promote efficiency, profitability, and exceptional service. This position requires a balance of field and administrative responsibilities, strong communication and organizational skills, and the ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment.

Travel is required, as our projects are located throughout the United States.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

The duties and responsibilities are intended to describe the general nature and scope of work being performed by this position. This is not a complete listing, and other duties will be assigned based on the position’s role within the business unit.

• Maintain and update projecttracker.
• Prepare, review, andsubmitconstruction submittals, ensuring compliance with project specifications and approved documents.
• Review project schedules and communicate key milestones and deadlines to project leadership.
• Coordinate project turnover by reviewing estimating handoffs, documenting turnover meetings, and assembling turnover binders.
• Prepare and distribute project progress reports and internal updates.
• Assistwith pricing change orders andmaintainingthe change order log.
• Finalize After Action Review (AAR) document with relevant information and photos andsubmitsto Project Manager for review.
• Support client relationship management andassistin ensuring client satisfaction.
• Track and manage company assets and inventory assigned to projects.
• Coordinate and follow up with external vendors and suppliers.
• Participate in internal project management meetings.
• Communicate clearly and professionally in person, by phone, and via email.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent required; or a combination of equivalent training, education, and relevant work experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong interpersonal abilities.
• Reliable and punctual with a strong work ethic.
• Must have reliable transportation and the ability to work extended hours as needed.
• Ability to multi-task, meet deadlines, and manage time and priorities effectively in a fast-paced construction environment.
• Strong organizational skills with high attention to detail.
• Ability to think critically, problem-solve, and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated customer service skills and professional demeanor.
• Effective team player with a positive, solutions-oriented attitude.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.) and comfortable using digital reporting tools.
• Ability to interact professionally and constructively with employees at all levels, supervisors, vendors, subcontractors, and other stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bilingual (English/Spanish).
  

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Able to walk, sit, stand, bend, kneel, stretch, squat and climb.
• Able to travel to jobsites, meetings, and other destinations as needed.
• Able to wear required personal protective equipment.
• Able to work with specialized construction equipment, tools, and materials.
• Able to see, talk and hear in person, via phone and/or through online/video.
• Able to use hands and fingers in a manner that allows for use of a keyboard and phone.
• Able to lift & carry items up to 10 lbs.

Note: Offers will be made based on candidates' qualifications relevant to the position.

ODG and it’s affiliates is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.