| Location | West End, VA |
Who We're Hiring:
EMC is seeking a Project Engineer to support project execution from initial turnover through completion on our Construction Team. This is a development role: the Project Engineer works directly alongside Project Managers, Superintendents, and Production Managers to learn the technical and analytical foundation of running a commercial mechanical project - schedule evaluation, submittal management, budget tracking, and job setup - with a clear path toward becoming a Project Manager. This role suits a candidate with a construction management, engineering, or technical background who wants hands-on field and office experience building toward full project ownership.
Who We Are:
EMC Mechanical Services is the top choice for Commercial HVAC and Plumbing professionals in Richmond, VA! With over a century of experience, an excellent reputation, financial stability, and a growing client base, EMC Mechanical Services is the company of choice. Servicing Richmond since 1994, EMC offers employees more than just benefits, including work-life balance, paid training, apprenticeships, wellness programs, and more. Apply now to join an organization rooted in the purpose of Installing Confidence.
What You'll Do:
Documentation & Review
Provide the scope and construction documents to the Superintendent for review prior to formal turnover meeting.
Organize and format sold project information according to department standard.
Construction Planning
Collaborate with the Production Manager and Superintendent to develop a construction plan - prefabrication opportunities, current project evaluation, scheduling needs, and open issues.
Create and manage a solution plan for issue resolution.
Schedule Evaluation
Thoroughly evaluate construction schedules to identify lead time issues and labor needs, assessing potential scheduling impacts.
If no schedule is provided, forecast labor needs based on project KPIs (e.g., concrete pour, structural steel installation).
Job Setup & Systems
Review job setup in SAGE to ensure accurate population based on the sales team's estimate.
Procurement & Logistics
Coordinate with Superintendents to schedule deliveries of shop-rented tools, materials, and equipment, and manage site logistics for those deliveries.
Documentation Management
Procure and review project-specific submittals from vendors, ensuring accuracy against construction documents and specifications.
Maintain a comprehensive submittal log - spec sections, request/return dates, approvals, revisions, order/ship dates, tracking numbers, arrival dates, and contracts.
Site Visits & Budget Monitoring
Onsite roughly 75% of the week - hands-on, in-the-field learning.
Use site visit information to evaluate budget-vs-actual reports and ensure accurate project billing; monitor production rates and material cost codes.
Close-Out
Conduct post-mortem evaluations on closed projects to assess outcomes, capture lessons learned, and recommend improvements.