Project Engineer

Atlantic Constructors, Inc.; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance plans

401(k) retirement plan with company matching

Health Savings Plan

Vehicle allowance

Job summary

A mid-Atlantic construction firm in Richmond, Virginia is seeking an experienced Project Engineer – MEP to join their team. This full-time role involves leading commercial construction projects, collaborating closely with project managers, and ensuring the accurate execution of project goals. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in engineering and over 2 years of experience in a commercial construction setting, along with superior communication skills.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a commercial construction environment.
• Ability to multi-task and work with minimal supervision.
• Excellent attention to detail is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the execution of two or more commercial construction projects.
• Maintain project tracking reports to monitor productivity.
• Prepare accurate and timely submittals based on project details.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

MS Project

AutoCAD

Revit

Bluebeam

Job description

Atlantic Constructors (ACI) is a Mid‑Atlantic construction leader recognized for over 50 years of quality construction and culture building. ACI is seeking a Project Engineer – MEP to join our expanding team in a full‑time role focused on commercial construction projects.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance plans
• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching
• Health Savings Plan and wellness programs
• Vehicle allowance

Summary / Objective

Our Project Engineer – MEP will collaborate with Project Managers (PMs) and Project Manager Assistants (PMAs) to lead the execution of two or more commercial construction projects. The Engineer will interact daily with crews, customers, vendors, and subcontractors to ensure the team has accurate information and resources for success.

Essential Functions

• Maintain project tracking reports to monitor productivity and labor utilization.
• Create and maintain internal project schedules.
• Prepare accurate and timely submittals based on drawings, specifications, and vendor information.
• Track approved submittals from architects or engineers and coordinate with the project team.
• Assist PM and other Project Engineers with backup for change requests.
• Complete required project close‑out documents per contract.
• Update and distribute contract documents to subcontractors, including drawings, specifications, and general conditions.
• Schedule all required construction meetings with the ACI team and subcontractors, vendors, and customers.
• Attend pre‑bid, project, and close‑out meetings.
• Solicit subcontractor and supplier proposals prior to submission deadlines.
• Prepare correspondence with client, architect, engineers, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Submit building permit applications, follow‑up on review progress, and receive approvals.
• Assist PM to achieve quality, schedule, budget, and safety.
• Utilize and maintain tools: schedules and documents management to track and record project performance.
• Document quality and progress of each subcontractor and supplier and notify of any changes to plans, specifications, and/or schedule.
• Inform management of productivity, costs, quality control, document management, and processing of payment applications.
• Notify management of any issues that arise affecting quality, budget, progress, and safety.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering and 2+ years of experience in a commercial construction environment; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Apply innovative and effective management techniques to maximize team performance.
• Superior communication and interpersonal skills essential to this role.
• Multi‑task, work with minimal supervision, follow written and oral instructions, demonstrate attention to detail, and problem‑solve.
• Adhere to all company policy and procedures.
• Available to work assigned schedules.

Physical Demands

• Standard office equipment (computers, phones, photocopier, filing cabinets, fax machines).

Travel

• May require infrequent travel (typically not overnight).

Preferred

• Experience as a Project Engineer on heavy commercial construction projects.
• MS Project or other scheduling software tools.
• 3D modeling experience (Revit, AutoCAD, Inventor, Navisworks).
• PDF editing software (Bluebeam, Adobe).
• Familiarity with cloud‑based PM software.
• Prior military experience.

Visit us at www.acibuilds.com for more information! Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.