Project Engineer, Engineering Design & Technologists

A.O. Reed, a Legence Company

A.O. Reed & Co. was founded in 1914, and incorporated on September 19, 1929. Since then, the company has been a leading mechanical contractor specializing in HVAC, plumbing, and service. A.O. Reed’s headquarters includes offices, fabrication shops, and storage structures. A.O. Reed specializes in large commercial and industrial projects. This includes state-of-the-art hospitals and advanced laboratory buildings that serve the nation’s biomedical industry.

We also construct large private facilities which include ballparks, amusement parks, and office buildings. A.O. Reed serves the public sector with numerous projects on university campuses and military facilities. A.O. Reed ensures our systems continue to run efficiently by providing the highest quality service to our customers. The key to our success is our ability to solve complex problems using our organization’s collective knowledge, hands-on experience, professional expertise, and technical tools.

Our team charts new territories and delivers top-quality results. In the construction and service sectors, we never lose sight of our obligation to exceed expectations, honor our commitments, and follow our principles. A.O. Reed has set the bar high in customer satisfaction, workmanship, and integrity.

The Project Engineer position is a Full-Time position servicing the San Diego, Imperial, Riverside, and Los Angeles Counties. This position plays a vital role in supporting the Project Manager and field operations across all phases of Plumbing and HVAC mechanical construction projects. This position is responsible for managing day-to-day project administrative and technical tasks, including RFIs, submittals, change order pricing, project documentation, and file distribution.

The Project Engineer works collaboratively with Field Supervisors, the BIM department, and external design teams to ensure clear communication, maintain project schedules, track labor projections, and support successful overall project delivery.

• Manage the Request for Information (RFI) process from creation through resolution in coordination with the Project Manager.
• Assist with the review, tracking, and timely distribution of submittals and product data to general contractors and design teams.
• Maintain and update all active project logs, including RFIs, submittals, change orders, and meeting minutes.
• Download, organize, and distribute updated project drawings, specifications, and files to internal and external team members.
• Estimate and price change orders for Project Manager review and submission.
• Assist the Project Manager with cost-at-completion forecasting, job cost projections, and financial tracking.
• Support material and equipment procurement processes to align with project budgets and delivery schedules.
• Provide continuous technical and administrative support to Field Supervisors, Foremen, and Superintendents.
• Collaborate with field leadership to develop and update labor man-loading charts and resource schedules.
• Serve as a liaison to the BIM/VDC department, attending coordination meetings and integrating model updates with field execution plans.
• Attend owner, architect, and general contractor project meetings as required, documenting actionable follow-up items.
• Track design team responses to technical inquiries and ensure timely dissemination to field crews.
• Ensure all required project documentation and deliverables adhere to contract schedule deadlines.
• Perform general administrative and project support tasks as directed by management.

No direct supervisory responsibilities; focuses on site-level management and active coordination with Project Manager(s).

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