Project Engineer - Mechanical Construction & Planning

U.S. Engineering; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Year-end bonus

Health, dental & vision

401(k) with company match

Matching 529 contributions

Job summary

U.S. Engineering Construction is seeking a qualified professional to support Project Managers in planning and coordinating on-site construction activities, reviewing submittals, and maintaining project documentation across HVAC, piping, and plumbing projects.

Bachelor’s degree preferred with 3–5 years’ experience in commercial/industrial settings; strong communication, teamwork, and cost control skills are essential; frequent travel to project sites will be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in Mechanical Engineering, Construction Science, or Architectural Engineering.
• Equivalent technical training and related experience will be considered.
• Minimum of 3–5 years’ technical or administrative experience in HVAC, piping, and plumbing at a commercial/industrial/institutional level.

Responsibilities

• Draft RFIs and proposal letters.
• Review submittals and specifications.
• Assist in documentation and budget control.
• Take project meeting minutes and document substitution requests.
• Assist PM in client relationship development.
• Estimate change orders.
• Develop and monitor the project schedule.
• Maintain procurement, proposal and correspondence logs.
• Support quality control measures.
• Select products and perform manpower loading charts.
• Prepare productivity reports and cost coding.
• Coordinate change orders with subcontractors.
• Develop O&M manuals and materials recaps.
• Assist in safety programs and commissioning.

Skills

Team orientation

Effective communication

Relationship building

Proactive problem solving

Self-motivation

Collaboration

Business acumen

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Construction Science, or Architectural Engineering

Job description

U.S. Engineering Construction is seeking a qualified professional to support Project Managers in planning and coordinating on-site construction activities, reviewing submittals, and maintaining project documentation across HVAC, piping, and plumbing projects.

Bachelor’s degree preferred with 3–5 years’ experience in commercial/industrial settings; strong communication, teamwork, and cost control skills are essential; frequent travel to project sites will be required.