Project Engineer

A FirstCall Mechanical Company

PROJECT ENGINEER

Location: South Amboy, NJ.

WHO IS FIRSTCALL MECHANICAL?

Statewide Conditioning and ABS offers a full range of HVAC services throughout New Jersey. Founded in 1986, they have grown to serve multiple Fortune 500 companies. Founded in 1986, Statewide partnered with FirstCall Mechanical in 2026.

FirstCall Mechanical is a leading provider of commercial and industrial HVAC, building controls, electrical, and plumbing services. FirstCall serves a wide array of facility and customer types, including distribution centers, industrial plants, universities, airports, healthcare facilities, self-storage units, and more. With approximately 700 employees across Ohio, New York, Virginia, Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, and Texas, FirstCall is committed to building durable partnerships. The company is actively expanding its operations nationwide and partnering with organizations that share its dedication to quality and customer satisfaction.

FirstCall Mechanical not only partners with companies to nurture growth in the market, but also provides equal focus on employee growth and development as well. We believe when YOU succeed, we all succeed, so we strive to be the first call for talented team members who want a career, not just a job.

BENEFITS OVERVIEW

FirstCall Mechanical values our employees' well-being, growth, and success! Employees are offered a robust benefits package, including:

• Competitive Weekly Pay
• Comprehensive Healthcare Coverage - Medical, Dental, Vision, + More (Includes some 100% Company-paid plans)
• Financial Resources - 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a 5% match, Life Insurance, Short & Long-Term Disability
• Time-Off & Holidays - Up to 4 weeks of Paid Off, 9 Paid Holidays + Veterans Day for Veterans
• Career Growth & Development- Company-sponsored education and career advancement programs like the FirstCall Academy, the Learning & Education Assistance Program (LEAP), and the FirstCall Progression Program
• Generous Referral Bonus of $2,500 per referral
• Role-Specific Perks - Company vehicle or allowance, mobile phone or phone allowance, uniforms, and work boot allowance

POSITION OVERVIEW

We are currently seeking a Project Engineer to join our fast-growing team. This position requires a skilled multi-tasker, working with various teams to manage assigned project scopes. Candidate should possess a strong work ethic, a collaborative team mindset but capable of independently estimating change orders and successfully managing all aspects of multiple projects, simultaneously, from kickoff through closeout completion.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work directly with internal teams and clients to determine project scope, specifications, requirements and establish deadlines
• Ensure that the estimating and turnover standards are utilized effectively and recommend updates in processes when available
• Run execution of the project in accordance with organization's project management methodology according to the established project plan
• Coordinate with vendors to ensure they are integrated into the project and that the customer receives products on time and satisfactory standards of service
• Develop and build internal and external relationships by promptly addressing concerns and resolving
• Oversee and communicate progression to all stakeholders involved with the account/customer throughout process including: Design, Permitting, Material Delivery, Material Delivery, Labor Scheduling, Field Installation, Forecasting & Financial Reporting
• Participate in bi-weekly Work in progress (WIP) meetings with internal teams to reinforce status.
• Supervise progress and performance against the project plan; take action to resolve problems, minimize delays and follow-up on all aspects of projects
• Complete deliverables within or below budgeted guidelines, advising stakeholders with enough notice to pivot or remedy any challenges or anticipated financial ramifications.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA & safety program for employees and subcontractors
• Perform job site visits to ensure quality control
• Manage project file structures in hardcopy and digital formats and work with supporting coordinator for timely invoicing of work, complete RFIs, submittals, change orders and warranty statements/O&Ms as needed

ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Continual learning and development in the body of knowledge through FirstCall Academy, to ensure we set the bar for skill level in the industry
• Elite level of customer service, to ensure we continue to be the FirstCall our customers make for their HVAC & Building Automation needs

ORGANIZATIONAL ALIGNMENT

This position reports to the local Assistant Operations Manager.