Mechanical Construction Project Engineer
diamond peak recruitingScottsdale, AZ
Mechanical Construction Project Engineer
diamond peak recruitingScottsdale, AZSenior L5
Commercial and Institutional Building ConstructionOther Building Equipment ContractorsPlumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors
APPLY NOW (opens in a new tab)Phoenix, Arizona We are seeking a Project Engineer to support mechanical construction projects throughout the Phoenix market, with a primary focus on tenant improvement and owner direct work. This position will work closely with Project Managers, Superintendents, field leadership, subcontractors, vendors, and clients to support projects from preconstruction through closeout. The ideal candidate will have exposure to commercial mechanical construction and be comfortable working in a fast paced environment where projects often require close coordination, quick decision making, and direct communication with owners and end users.
Responsibilities:
- Support Project Managers with day to day execution of mechanical construction projects
- Assist with project documentation, scheduling, procurement, cost tracking, and change management
- Manage and track RFIs, submittals, material releases, equipment procurement, and project closeout documentation
- Review drawings, specifications, and scopes of work for constructability and coordination issues
- Coordinate with field supervision to ensure materials, equipment, and information are available when needed
- Assist with subcontractor and vendor coordination
- Track project costs, commitments, change orders, and budget updates
- Support preparation of owner proposals, change order pricing, and project correspondence
- Participate in project meetings with owners, general contractors, design teams, and internal operations personnel
- Help maintain project schedules and identify potential delays or procurement issues
- Assist with equipment startup, commissioning, punch list completion, and project closeout
- Maintain accurate project records and ensure contractual documentation is properly organized
- Support multiple tenant improvement or owner direct projects concurrently Project Environment The role will primarily support commercial mechanical projects including:
- Tenant improvements
- Renovations and retrofit projects
- Owner direct mechanical upgrades
- HVAC equipment replacements
- Central plant and mechanical room upgrades
- Plumbing and piping modifications
- Building system modernization
- Occupied facility work Projects may range from smaller service driven scopes to larger multimillion dollar mechanical renovations and tenant improvement programs.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related field preferred
- Approximately 1 to 4 years of construction experience preferred
- Mechanical, HVAC, plumbing, piping, or MEP construction experience strongly preferred
- Experience supporting tenant improvement, renovation, or owner direct projects is a plus
- Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications
- Strong organizational and project coordination skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and competing priorities
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Comfortable working directly with field teams, clients, vendors, and subcontractors
- Proficiency with standard construction management software and Microsoft Office applications
Ideal Candidate:
The ideal candidate is technically curious, organized, and interested in developing into a Project Manager within mechanical construction. They should enjoy working on fast moving projects, solving field and coordination issues, and maintaining close involvement with both the operational and financial sides of a project. Experience with a mechanical contractor or specialty MEP contractor is highly desirable, particularly within the Phoenix commercial construction market.
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Level
Senior L5
Location
Scottsdale, AZ
Occupation
Project Management Specialists
Industry
Commercial and Institutional Building Construction
Posted
2 days ago