Mechanical Project Engineer

Mechanical Project Engineer

Kansas City, KS | Full Time | On Site | $75,000 to $105,000

About the Company

Our client is a well established commercial mechanical contractor in the Kansas City area, working on commercial and industrial HVAC and plumbing projects. They have a steady backlog and are adding to their project team.

About the Role

The Project Engineer works directly with Project Managers to keep mechanical projects organized, documented, and moving from buyout through closeout. You will split your time between the office and active job sites, learn the business side of mechanical construction, and have a clear path toward managing your own projects.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, submit, and track submittals, RFIs, and change orders

• Support Project Managers with buyout, procurement, and material and equipment release

• Maintain project schedules and coordinate with subcontractors, suppliers, and general contractors

• Review drawings and specifications and coordinate shop drawings and BIM models with detailers and field leadership

• Walk job sites with foremen to track progress, quality, and punch lists

• Support startup, testing, commissioning, and closeout documentation, including O&M manuals and warranties

• Take on more project ownership as you grow toward a Project Manager role

Required

• 2+ years as a Project Engineer, Assistant Project Manager, or similar role in construction

• A real HVAC or plumbing foundation, from field work, design, service, or a mechanical or HVAC degree

• Working knowledge of submittals, RFIs, and change order processes

• Ability to read mechanical and plumbing drawings and specifications

• Strong organization and communication skills with PMs, field crews, and customers

• Local to the Kansas City area and able to work on site

Preferred

• Experience with a mechanical or HVAC contractor on commercial or industrial projects

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, or HVAC technology

• Project Engineers from general contractors or other trades who bring an HVAC background

• Experience with Procore, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Project or similar tools

Compensation and Benefits

• $75,000 to $105,000, depending on experience

• Strong medical benefits

• 401(k) with company match and profit sharing

• Additional benefits shared during the interview process

Why Join

• Steady commercial and industrial work

• Exposure to the full project lifecycle, from preconstruction through commissioning

• A defined growth path from Project Engineer to Project Manager

If you have mechanical in your background and want to grow into a Project Manager role, I would welcome a conversation.

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