Project Engineer - Mechanical in Chantilly

Energy Jobline ZR; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Highland Consulting Group is recruiting for an Assistant Project Manager or Project Engineer in the Chantilly, VA area, focusing on commercial mechanical systems such as HVAC and plumbing. The role supports the Project Manager across all phases, with opportunities to advance toward Project Management.

Candidates should have 3+ years of experience in assistant PM roles on large-scale commercial or industrial mechanical projects, strong communication, budgeting, and coordination skills.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Career stability and project management success a must.
• Experience: 3 years experience as an Assistant Project Manager with large scale projects.

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 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.
• Estimate change orders.
• Contract administration.
• Assist in the Buyout of subcontracts & equipment.

Skills

Communication

HVAC systems

Budgeting

Submittals

Meetings leadership

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

Project Engineer - Mechanical

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 Chantilly, VAarea, that is recruiting for an experiencedAssistant Project Manager or Project Engineer.Do you have experience with commercial mechanical systems? We are recruiting top talent that knows & enjoys working with HVAC and Plumbing 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
• Estimate change orders
• 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

Benefits

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 , life insurance, and paid training