Senior Project Engineer, HVAC & Mechanical Construction

Control-Air-Enterprises-LL; Ulmar (CA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP)

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability Insurance

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Control Air Enterprises LLC seeks a Project Engineer III to support complex HVAC and mechanical construction projects in Northern California. You will assist Project Managers with planning, documentation, RFIs, submittals, change orders, procurement coordination, and field coordination to keep projects on schedule and budget.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field, 4–7 years of commercial construction experience, proficiency with MS Office and construction software, strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Engineering Technology, or related field.
• 4-7 years of commercial construction experience with increasing project responsibilities.
• Experience supporting HVAC, plumbing, piping, sheet metal, or mechanical construction projects preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, plans, specifications, and contracts.
• Experience managing RFIs, submittals, change orders, procurement, and project documentation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and Outlook.
• Familiarity with Bluebeam, Procore, Autodesk Construction Cloud, or similar construction management software.

Responsibilities

• Support Project Managers in planning, execution, and successful delivery of HVAC and mechanical construction projects.
• Manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, project documentation, and project correspondence.
• Track project schedules, milestones, procurement activities, and deadlines.
• Coordinate material procurement with purchasing, vendors, fabrication, and field teams.
• Assist in contract administration and compliance with project requirements.
• Support project budgeting, forecasting, and cost control activities.
• Analyze project specifications, drawings, and contract documents.
• Participate in kickoff, owner, subcontractor, and coordination meetings.
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, owners, and general contractors.
• Support planning and execution to align labor and material resources.
• Assist with project buyout and subcontract administration.
• Monitor costs, risks, schedule impacts, and budget concerns.
• Participate in site visits and field coordination.
• Assist with commissioning, startup, and closeout activities.
• Maintain accurate project records, documentation, and reporting.
• Mentor entry-level project engineers and interns.
• Follow company policies, procedures, and safety requirements.
• Support additional project management and operational responsibilities.

Skills

Project coordination

Communication

Problem solving

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Bluebeam

Procore

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Job description

Control Air Enterprises LLC seeks a Project Engineer III to support complex HVAC and mechanical construction projects in Northern California. You will assist Project Managers with planning, documentation, RFIs, submittals, change orders, procurement coordination, and field coordination to keep projects on schedule and budget.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field, 4–7 years of commercial construction experience, proficiency with MS Office and construction software, strong