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Project Engineer – Mechanical

Highland Consulting Group

Newport News, VA · Posted October 25, 2026

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Location: Newport News, VA

Category: Project/Program Management

Job Description

Project Engineer – Mechanical

Highland Consulting Group is an executive construction recruiting firm that specializes in placing top talent nationally. We are recruiting for individuals with construction management experience for this position as well as many others.

We are working with a Regional Mechanical Contractor in the Newport News, VA area, that is recruiting for an experienced Assistant Project Manager or Project Engineer. Do you have experience with commercial mechanical systems? We are recruiting top talent that knows & enjoys working with Piping, Plumbing, and Sheet Metal that wants to advance their career with a stable growing company. This is a great opportunity to learn from extremely talented & caring professionals that will help you have a direct path to Project Management. Our client utilizes cutting edge technology, has the resources to support production and growth. Contact us today to be part of an organization.

We are recruiting successful candidates that preferably have a 3 years experience or more as an Assistant Project Manager working with Commercial or Industrial Mechanical projects.

Job responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

Assist the Project Manager in managing and supervising all phases of assigned projects

Manage the submittal process

Respond to or create RFI’s as needed

Assist in negotiating all change orders and maintain change order logs

Work with the Project Manager to manage the project budget and approve all expenses

Interface with the Owner on all projects assigned

Assemble and maintain complete project records and close-out documents

Prepare and manage schedules

Work with the Project Manager to perform project punch-list inspection(s), in coordination with superintendent and the Owner’s Representative, and issue punch list to all relevant subcontractors

Estimate change orders

Contract administration

Assist in the Buyout of subcontracts & equipment

Job requirements

Solid communication skills – both verbal and written

Ability to establish timelines and budgets

Experience in cost estimation and negotiating

Ability to multi-task

Ability to lead productive, multi-discipline meetings

Solid, proven and verifiable record of career stability and project management success a must

Experience: 3 years experience as an Assistant Project Manager with large scale projects preferred

Benefits

This company cares about and is committed to the well being of its employees and their families. This commitment is reflected in a comprehensive benefit package provided to all employees that includes Healthcare, paid vacation, 401K matching contributions, Long term disability, life insurance, and paid training

If you have the qualifications listed above please take a moment to apply. Or, you may contact me directly.

David OConnor Sr Recruiter

724-837-6336

DTO1776

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