Senior Project Engineer

KODIAK Construction Recruiting & Staffing; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Sign-on bonus DOE

401(k) match

Personal leave

Paid holidays

Medical, dental, vision

Phone allowance

Tuition reimbursement

Employee referral incentives

Job summary

KODIAK Construction Recruiting & Staffing is seeking a Senior Project Engineer in Richmond, VA to support commercial mechanical construction projects. You’ll work closely with project managers and field leaders, helping teams solve problems, stay on schedule, and deliver work that meets design and contract requirements.

The role welcomes engineers at various stages of their career, with room to learn and advance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Construction Engineering Management, or related field.
• Experience in project management or internship with a commercial mechanical/building contractor.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering and project management support to project managers and field teams on commercial construction projects.
• Share technical information to help ensure work meets design and quality standards.
• Prepare and submit RFIs, O&M manuals, and other project documents.
• Schedule equipment and materials and coordinate with vendors.
• Work with customers and subcontractors to help keep projects on schedule.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Cost forecasting

Resource allocation

Microsoft Excel

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Construction Engineering Management

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Senior Project Engineer

Location: Richmond, VA

Salary $90K- $127K DOE w/sign-on bonus DOE / Car Allowance

Build your project management career while helping deliver major commercial projects across Central Virginia. Our client is looking for a curious, driven Senior Project Engineer to support commercial mechanical construction projects. You’ll work closely with project managers and field leaders, helping teams solve problems, stay on schedule, and deliver work that meets design and contract requirements.

Whether you’re an experienced Project Engineer, a recent graduate, or finishing your engineering degree, this role offers room to learn and grow. Our client has a strong track record of developing Senior Project Engineers into company leaders.

What you’ll do

• Provide engineering and project management support to project managers and field teams on commercial construction projects
• Share technical information to help ensure work meets design and quality standards
• Prepare and submit RFIs, O&M manuals, and other project documents
• Schedule equipment and materials and coordinate with vendors
• Work with customers and subcontractors to help keep projects on schedule

What you’ll bring

• Project engineering or project management experience, or an internship with a commercial mechanical or building construction contractor
• A bachelor’s degree—or current enrollment—in Mechanical Engineering, Construction Engineering Management, or another relevant engineering field
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills
• Technology skills, including Microsoft Excel for cost and engineering work
• Interest in business and project management, including cost forecasting, resource allocation, and coordinating people and resources
• The ability to communicate diplomatically with owners, general contractors, subcontractors, engineers, superintendents, and other partners
• Strong customer relationship and production management skills
• Familiarity with construction equipment, methods, drawings, and specifications is a plus

About Our Client

Our client is focused on its people, culture, and continued growth. Its teams work across new construction, mechanical service, industrial refrigeration, special projects, and manufacturing, providing commercial customers with a range of services for more than 50 years.

What’s offered

• Competitive pay based on experience
• Career growth, training, and development
• 401(k) plan with a generous company match
• Personal leave, paid holidays, and bereavement leave
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage
• Life and accidental death insurance
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• Phone allowance or company phone
• Car allowance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee referral incentives
• Scholarship program for employees’ children
• Discounts at major automotive, computer, and cell phone companies

Equal Opportunity Employer: M/F/Disability/Vets