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Project Engineer - Special Projects

Atlantic Constructors, Inc.
Richmond, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/14/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/13/2026
At ACI we build our company and our culture not by counting people, but by making our people count!

$0.00 COST FOR MEDICAL, DENTAL, SHORT TERM DISABILITY & LIFE INSURANCE (EMPLOYEE ONLY) COVERAGE!

Atlantic Constructors is seeking dynamic, motivated, career minded individuals to join our expanding team! Atlantic Constructors has been recognized as an industry leader in the Mid-Atlantic Region for over 50 years.

Benefits

  • Medical Insurance Plan ($0.00 Employee-Only)
  • Dental Insurance Plan ($0.00 Employee-Only)
  • Short-Term Disability Plan ($0.00 Employee-Only)
  • Life Insurance Plan ($0.00 Employee-Only)
  • Vision Insurance Plan
  • 401(K) Retirement Plan with Generous Company Matching
  • Health Savings Plan with Generous Company Matching
  • Wellness Programs

Atlantic Constructors offers competitive benefits, for more information check out our comprehensive list on our website Acibuilds.com

Summary/Objective

ACI's Special Projects Engineers oversee all aspects of planning and implementing the delivery of our commercial special projects installations, HVAC electrical, piping, ventilating, fire suppression, plumbing, etc. While our New Construction team runs very large, multi-million dollar commercial projects, the Special Projects Engineer will work on smaller and more specific jobs that are not quite as high stakes, including remodels, tenet upfits, rough ins, and smaller new construction commercial jobs.

Essential Functions

  • Build and maintain a positive relationship with internal project teams, our customers, subcontractors, and key vendors
  • Help to run day-to-day aspects of small to medium sized commercial construction jobs (such as renovations, upfits, usually jobs that range from $50,000-$100,000)
  • Coordinate with various internal departments such as, sales, safety, purchasing, CAD/BIM, and fabrication shops as well as client personnel in order to develop and maintain a build plan and schedule
  • Communicate with mechanics and technicians in the Service Department and field and instruct them on the evolving schedules and tasks of the Special Projects / Service jobs
  • Daily monitoring of key metrics daily (manpower, material/equipment deliveries, etc.) and mentors site leadership to support the timely execution and completion of the work within budget with no defects or accidents
  • Prepare, monitor, and maintain project budgets, and reports to senior management on key metrics
  • Represents Atlantic Constructors to current and prospective clients. Participate in both in-house as well as client and/or vendor meetings
  • Schedule all company related trades, subcontractors, suppliers, etc. as necessary to ensure projects are completed to meet customer expectations and deadlines
  • Management of projects from retrofits to replacements, may require hands on field work to ensure project completion and code compliance
  • Work with office to schedule field installation team based of work load and completion dates
  • Interact with sales and estimating departments to ensure smooth hand off of project from sale to execution
  • Provide support to sales team and customers
  • Perform routine site visits to ensure project objectives and quality and safety standards are being upheld
  • Performs other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibility: Yes

Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field, OR 2 years of experience helping running construction jobs; or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, plus demonstrated ability to work across varied disciplines
  • Must be able to apply innovative and effective management techniques to maximize employee performance
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
  • Must be a self-starter, be able to work with minimal supervision, follow written and oral instructions, show attention to detail, and demonstrate problem-solving skills
  • Must be able to pass post-offer pre-employment drug screen, and may be required to satisfactorily complete additional background checks as required (i.e. DMV, criminal history)
  • Must adhere to all company policies and procedures
  • Must be available to work assigned schedules

Special Projects New Construction Project Engineer

Salary : $50,000 - $100,000

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