Project Engineer / Project Coordinator – Mission Critical Construction

Kenimer & Knox Mechanical, LLC; Hampton (GA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Kenimer and Knox Mechanical is seeking a Project Engineer / Project Coordinator for a large-scale, mission-critical construction project in Hampton, Georgia. The role operates on-site from the project trailers and collaborates with the Project Executive, PMs, field staff, general contractors, owners, engineers, and vendors to keep daily operations organized and on track.

The ideal candidate will manage documentation, submittals, RFIs, and drawing revisions within Autodesk Build, maintain logs,

Qualifications

• Strong organizational skills with ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to read, organize, and manage construction drawings and specifications.
• Experience with construction document management, RFIs, submittals.
• Ability to work effectively with project executives, managers, field personnel, general contractors, and vendors.
• Attention to detail, accountability, and follow-through.
• On-site work full-time in Hampton, Georgia.

Responsibilities

• Support the Project Executive with day-to-day project coordination, planning, and administrative operations.
• Maintain project action-item logs and track outstanding deliverables.
• Coordinate communication between internal teams, general contractors, owners, engineers, and vendors.
• Assist in preparing meeting agendas, recording minutes, and tracking follow-ups.
• Monitor milestones, deadlines, and upcoming deliverables.
• Identify issues and communicate concerns to project leadership.
• Manage Autodesk Build documentation and drawing sets.
• Prepare, submit, and track submittals and RFIs.
• Support procurement tracking and scheduling.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

MS Office proficiency

Read/manage drawings

Doc management/RFIs/submittals

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

On-site availability

Tools

Autodesk Build

Autodesk Construction Cloud

MS Office

Job description

Company: Kenimer and Knox Mechanical

Location: Hampton, Georgia

Job Type: Full-Time | On-Site

Reports To: Project Executive

Project Type: Large-Scale Mission Critical

Position Overview

Kenimer and Knox Mechanical is seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive Project Engineer / Project Coordinator to support a large-scale, mission-critical construction project in Hampton, Georgia.

This is a full-time, on-site position based out of the project's construction trailers. The successful candidate will work directly with the Project Executive and collaborate closely with project managers, field supervision, general contractors, owners, engineers, subcontractors, and vendors to support daily project operations.

This position plays a key role in maintaining project documentation, managing information flow, tracking project deliverables, and ensuring timely communication and follow-through across all aspects of the project.

We are looking for someone who takes ownership of their responsibilities, stays ahead of deadlines, and helps keep a fast-paced construction project organized and moving forward.

Key Responsibilities

Project Coordination & Daily Operations

• Support the Project Executive with day-to-day project coordination, planning, and administrative operations.
• Maintain project action-item logs, track outstanding deliverables, and follow up with responsible parties.
• Coordinate communication between internal project teams, general contractors, owners, engineers, and vendors.
• Assist in preparing meeting agendas, recording meeting minutes, and tracking follow-up items.
• Monitor project milestones, deadlines, and upcoming deliverables.
• Identify outstanding issues and proactively communicate concerns to project leadership.

Autodesk Build & Document Management

• Maintain and organize project documentation within Autodesk Build.
• Manage drawing sets, revisions, specifications, and associated construction documents.
• Ensure current drawings and documentation are properly distributed and accessible to project personnel.
• Maintain organized digital filing systems, document registers, and project correspondence.
• Track drawing revisions, addenda, and changes throughout construction.
• Assist with document control, closeout records, and turnover documentation.

Submittals & RFIs

• Prepare, process, distribute, and track project submittals.
• Maintain accurate submittal registers, approval statuses, and required response dates.
• Coordinate with vendors and internal teams to obtain required product data, shop drawings, and supporting documentation.
• Prepare, submit, and track Requests for Information (RFIs).
• Follow up on outstanding RFIs and submittals to prevent delays.
• Distribute approved submittals and RFI responses to appropriate project personnel.
• Maintain accurate records of approvals, revisions, and related correspondence.

Procurement & Scheduling Support

• Assist with tracking equipment, materials, and long-lead procurement items.
• Maintain procurement logs, delivery schedules, and material status reports.
• Coordinate with vendors and project personnel regarding outstanding material requirements and deliveries.
• Support project scheduling through milestone tracking and progress updates.
• Assist in identifying documentation, procurement, or coordination issues that could impact project progress.

General Contractor & Owner Coordination

• Serve as a daily coordination point for project documentation and administrative requirements.
• Interface professionally with general contractor and owner representatives.
• Participate in project coordination meetings as required.
• Track and communicate action items originating from project meetings.
• Support timely responses to requests for project information and documentation.

Additional Project Support

• Assist with change documentation, cost tracking, and project reporting.
• Support quality control documentation, inspections, and project closeout requirements.
• Help maintain organized project records throughout the construction lifecycle.
• Perform additional project coordination and administrative duties as assigned by the Project Executive.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple responsibilities and deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Ability to read, organize, and manage construction drawings and specifications.
• Experience with construction document management, RFIs, submittals, or related project coordination activities.
• Ability to work effectively with project executives, managers, field personnel, general contractors, and vendors.
• Strong attention to detail, accountability, and follow-through.
• Ability to work full-time on-site in Hampton, Georgia.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Construction Project Coordinator, Project Engineer, Assistant Project Manager, or similar position.
• Experience in commercial mechanical, HVAC, plumbing, or MEP construction.
• Experience with Autodesk Build or Autodesk Construction Cloud.
• Experience supporting large-scale commercial, industrial, mission-critical, or data center construction projects.
• Familiarity with procurement tracking, construction scheduling, and project closeout procedures.
• Working knowledge of construction processes and document control practices.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is proactive, dependable, organized, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced construction environment.

This individual should be capable of managing multiple priorities, communicating professionally with project stakeholders, and ensuring that important documents, requests, and action items do not fall through the cracks.

We value individuals who take initiative, anticipate project needs, follow through on commitments, and understand the importance of accurate information and timely communication.

Work Environment

This position is based full-time on-site at a large-scale mission-critical construction project in Hampton, Georgia.

Daily operations will be conducted from the project's construction trailers, with regular interaction with field personnel, general contractor representatives, owner representatives, and project leadership.

• The position reports directly to the Project Executive at Kenimer and Knox Mechanical.