Project Engineer - Mechanical

Highland Consulting Group; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; 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 is recruiting for an experienced Assistant Project Manager or Project Engineer in the Baltimore, MD area. The role focuses on commercial/industrial mechanical projects involving piping, plumbing, and HVAC/sheet metal.

You will support the Project Manager across all phases, manage submittals and RFIs, negotiate change orders, and help control budgets and schedules. Ideal candidates have 3+ years in an AP Manager-like role on large-scale projects, strong communication,

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience as an Assistant Project Manager or similar in commercial/industrial mechanical projects.
• Solid verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to establish timelines and budgets.
• Experience in cost estimation and negotiating.
• Ability to lead multi-disciplinary meetings.
• Proven track record of career stability and project management success.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Project Manager in managing and supervising all phases of assigned projects.
• Manage the submittal process.
• Respond to or create RFIs as needed.
• Assist in negotiating change orders and maintain logs.
• Assist in budget management and expense approval.
• Interface with the Owner on projects.
• Assemble and maintain project records and close-out documents.
• Prepare and manage schedules.
• Coordinate punch-list inspections with superintendent and Owner’s Representative.
• Contract administration.
• Assist in Buyout of subcontracts and equipment.

Skills

Project management

Budgeting

RFI/submittals

Communication

Multi-tasking

Meeting facilitation

Career stability

Cost estimation

Job description

Highland Consulting Group is an executive construction recruiting firm that specializes in placing top talent nationally. We are recruiting for individuals with construction management experience for this position as well as many others.

We are working with a Regional Mechanical Contractor in the Baltimore, MD area, that is recruiting for an experienced Assistant Project Manager or Project Engineer. Do you have experience with commercial mechanical systems? We are recruiting top talent that knows & enjoys working with Piping, Plumbing, and HVAC / Sheet Metal that wants to advance their career with a stable growing company. This is a great opportunity to learn from extremely talented & caring professionals that will help you have a direct path to Project Management. Our client utilizes cutting edge technology, has the resources to support production and growth.

We are recruiting successful candidates that preferably have a 3 years experience or more as an Assistant Project Manager working with Commercial or Industrial Mechanical projects.

Job responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Assist the Project Manager in managing and supervising all phases of assigned projects
• Manage the submittal process
• Respond to or create RFI's 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 all expenses
• Interface with the Owner on all projects assigned
• Assemble and maintain complete project records and close‑out documents
• Prepare and manage schedules
• Work with the Project Manager to perform project punch-list inspection(s), in coordination with superintendent and the Owner’s Representative, and issue punch list to all relevant subcontractors
• Contract administration
• Assist in the Buyout of subcontracts & equipment

Job requirements:

• Solid communication skills - both verbal and written
• Ability to establish timelines and budgets
• Experience in cost estimation and negotiating
• Ability to multi-task
• Ability to lead productive, multi-discipline meetings
• Solid, proven and verifiable record of career stability and project management success a must
• Experience: 3 years experience as an Assistant Project Manager with large scale projects preferred

This company cares about and is committed to the well being of its employees and their families. This commitment is reflected in a comprehensive benefit package provided to all employees that includes

• Healthcare
• paid vacation
• 401K matching contributions
• Long term disability
• life insurance
• paid training