Emc - Construction - Project Engineer

Job Details:

Job Location:

EMC MAIN OFFICE - RICHMOND, VA 23230. Position Type:
Full Time. Salary Range: $60,000.00 - $75,000.00.

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.

• 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.

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related technical field preferred – or equivalent field/industry experience.
• Strong analytical ability – comfortable reading schedules, specs, and budgets, not just tracking them.
• Highly organized, with strong written documentation habits.
• Comfortable splitting time between the field and office.
• Clear, professional communicator – works directly with PMs, Superintendents, vendors and trade partners.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel. SAGE experience is a plus but not required.
• Driving Requirements:

• Must have a valid Virginia driver’s license.
• Must have positive points on state driving record.
• Must be at least 21 years of age unless company approval is granted.
• Must not have had a DUI, DWI, or reckless driving conviction in the last five years.
• All driving records are run as part of our pre-employment process and reviewed at the discretion of the Safety Team.

• Must be able to crawl, kneel, squat, and climb.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds on a regular basis, unassisted.
• Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods of time.

• Primarily office-based…