Project Engineer

Doswell Operating Group•Richmond, VA

1d•$60,000 - $75,000•Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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.
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.
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.

Nice To Haves

SAGE experience is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

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.
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.
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).
Review job setup in SAGE to ensure accurate population based on the sales team’s estimate.
Coordinate with Superintendents to schedule deliveries of shop-rented tools, materials, and equipment, and manage site logistics for those deliveries.
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.
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.
Conduct post-mortem evaluations on closed projects to assess outcomes, capture lessons learned, and recommend improvements.

Benefits

A welcoming, family-oriented work environment that supports work/life balance.
401K plan with Roth and Traditional options, including a 25% company match on up to 6% of your income.
Medical insurance with three plan choices, including Health Savings Account options.
Dental insurance with two plan choices.
Vision insurance coverage.
Flexible spending account.
Tuition reimbursement.
Access to apprenticeship training programs.
Scholarship opportunities for you and your family.
Paths for cross-training and career advancement.
Paid time off that accrues from day one.
Employee Assistance Program for support when needed.