Project Engineer

VMC Group; New Jersey; On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision insurance

401K with company match

Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Generous annual time off

Job summary

VMC Group is seeking a Project Engineer in the United States with an HVAC/mechanical background to manage multiple projects valued at $250K+. You will coordinate across Sales, engineering, operations, and customers to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery per VMC Group standards.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and 3+ years in engineering/project management. Travel to sites may be required; Salesforce/PM tools experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 3+ years of engineering/project experience in HVAC/building systems.
• Strong understanding of HVAC/mechanical systems and specs.
• Experience coordinating with contractors, customers, and internal teams.
• Able to read and interpret engineering drawings and docs.
• Proficient with MS Office; Salesforce and PM tools preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage engineering projects from award to completion with planning and closeout.
• Coordinate with Sales, contractors, customers, and internal stakeholders.
• Oversee multiple large-scale projects, ~$250K+ each.
• Monitor schedules, budgets, milestones, and customer expectations.
• Review specs, drawings, and technical docs; ensure solutions meet needs.
• Maintain project docs and communications; use PM tools to track progress.
• Travel periodically to customer or project sites as required.

Skills

Project management

HVAC

Mechanical engineering

Reading drawings

Communication

Budgeting

Contractors coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Salesforce

Microsoft Project

Smartsheet

Job description

Houston, TX; Bloomingdale, NJ or Corona, CA • Sales

The Project Engineer will manage multiple projects simultaneously, with typical project values of $250K+, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in accordance with customer requirements and VMC Group engineering standards. The ideal candidate will have an HVAC or mechanical engineering background, strong project management skills, and the ability to effectively coordinate technical requirements across multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities not limited to:

• Manage engineering projects from project award through completion, including planning, execution, coordination, and closeout.
• Collaborate closely with Regional Sales Managers, contractors, customers, Engineering, Operations, and other internal stakeholders.
• Manage multiple large-scale projects simultaneously, typically valued at $250K or more.
• Coordinate approximately 5+ projects annually, ensuring milestones, deliverables, schedules, and customer expectations are met.
• Review project specifications, drawings, technical documentation, and customer requirements.
• Work closely with Engineering to ensure technical solutions meet project specifications and customer needs.
• Serve as a technical point of contact throughout the project lifecycle and communicate project status, risks, changes, and requirements to stakeholders.
• Coordinate with contractors and customers regarding installation requirements, field conditions, technical questions, and project execution.
• Identify potential project risks and develop solutions to address technical, scheduling, and execution challenges.
• Monitor project schedules, budgets, scope, and deliverables to ensure successful project completion.
• Prepare and maintain project documentation, including schedules, status updates, technical information, and project correspondence.
• Utilize Salesforce and project management tools such as Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, or similar platforms to manage project information and activities.
• Support the preparation and review of technical proposals, project documentation, and customer communications as needed.
• Participate in project meetings, customer calls, contractor meetings, and internal project reviews.
• Assist with resolving technical issues and coordinating corrective actions when necessary.
• Maintain strong customer relationships while ensuring VMC Group's technical and commercial requirements are met.
• Identify opportunities to improve project execution, processes, and customer experience.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related technical field preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant engineering/project experience, preferably within the HVAC, mechanical, construction, building systems, or related industry.
• Strong understanding of HVAC and mechanical systems.
• Experience managing projects from initiation through completion.
• Experience working with contractors, customers, sales teams, and engineering organizations.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities.
• Strong technical problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with Salesforce and project management platforms such as Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, or similar tools is preferred.
• Ability to travel periodically to customer or project sites as required.

At VMC Group and companies we believe in supporting our employees both professionally and personally. When you join our team, you gain more than just a job — you gain access to a range of benefits designed to promote your well‑being, growth, and financial security.

• Health, dental and vision insurance
• 401K with company match
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Generous annual time off policy
• 12 Company-Paid holidays
• A Solid Wellness Program to support your personal health goals

Join our team and build a rewarding career where your contributions are valued and your growth is supported.

We provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.