Project Engineer, Operations Manager

Department:Operations Manager Date:2026

Reports to:PE Manager Location:Westminster, CO

Wage Range:$68, Annually + annual bonus incentive

Benefits include:Medical, dental, vision, 401K, Long Term Disability, Short Term Disability, AD&D, PTO, Employee Assistance Program, additional optional insurances. To see a list of all MTech’s great perks visit -

MTech Mechanical is a leading mechanical design/build contractor in Colorado, and the majority of our project procurement is negotiated in a design assist/build arrangement. MTech’s culture is centered around our commitment to innovation, our support of our internal teams, our integrated project approach, and our long term client relationships. Established in 2002, MTech is a true design/build/maintain mechanical contracting firm, and we continuously advocate collaborative and sustainable solutions for our clients and their projects.

MTech Mechanical promotes personal and professional development, work/life balance, health and wellness, and community involvement.

This role will team with project managers and field managers by providing the engineering, operational and administrative support related to all phases of projects from start to finish. This is an entry-level position with tremendous opportunities for advancement into Engineering, Project Management or Sales Engineering.

This role will be exposed to all aspects of our business as you work through our rotation program. This program consists of time spent in Engineering, Construction/Special Project in office as operational support and Construction Projects on site operational support. This opportunity gives the project engineer a broad level of experience as well as a more technical foundation for individual growth as you advance your career with MTech.

• Build relationships with internal and external clients.
• Assign job numbers, set up job in accounting system, set up job files, and organize all project documentation.
• Assist in transferring engineering costs to construction projects.
• Obtain necessary licenses and permits.
• Obtain required insurance certificates and bonds.
• Inform service department of estimated start-up dates, budget, submittals, drawings and job set‑up sheet for scheduling.
• Preparation and entry of original and revised contracts and estimates.
• Customize phases for field managers as required.
• Process all contract and subcontract documents from initiation through signing.
• Code and prepare subcontract invoices for project manager’s approval, review for correct contract amounts, change orders, and previous paid amounts.
• Request & review submittals from vendors and subcontractors. Number, log and prepare for general contractor’s approval. Distribution of approved submittals to field managers, subcontractors, service, suppliers and others as required. Follow‑up on all submittals and re‑submittals.
• Distribute and log current plans to field managers and subcontractors.
• Work with project manager and field managers to order and expedite all equipment and material. Coordinate with purchasing for equipment and material buyout. Track and log equipment as required.
• Keep project manager and field managers up to date with weekly job cost reports. Research and correct all misapplied time and invoices.
• Number, log and submit all RFI’s and change documents to or from the general contractor. Log and distribute responses to appropriate parties for cost impact. Notify general contractor of cost impact via change order request. Follow‑up for formal change orders.
• Check formal contract change orders against request. Process and return to general contractor. Update job contract and estimate in accounting system.
• Write approved subcontract change orders and update the estimate, if applicable, in accounting system.
• Prepare monthly billings, lien releases and required paperwork for the billing process. Enter invoices in accounting system in the correct fiscal period. Track payments and make collection calls within 45 days of issuance of invoice.
• Prepare monthly projection reports to…