Project Engineer - Eagle

MTech Mechanical•Eagle, ID

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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 manager and field managers by providing the engineering, operational and administrative support related to all phases of projects from start to finish. Project Engineer’s career paths are more directed to Project Management or Sales Engineering. The PE I will be expected to go through a rotation program consisting of time spent in Construction/Special Project in office operational support and Construction Projects on site operational support. This will give the PE I an opportunity to experience multiple facets of our company as well as develop a more technical base for individual growth throughout the company.

Requirements

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Architectural Engineering, Construction Management.
Working knowledge of personal computers, Microsoft Windows and Word, Excel and Outlook.
Experience in equipment/systems applications.

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of architectural, electrical, and structural drawings preferred.
HVAC design and/or system knowledge a plus.

Responsibilities

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 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 review with project manager.
Make corrections to contract and estimate amounts within required due date.
Request and follow-up on O&M manuals from vendors and subcontractors.
Prepare the warranty statement.
Assemble close out package and submit to general contractor and service by the required due dates.
Close jobs and set up warranty jobs with expiration dates and estimated costs.
Answer calls for project manager and handle issues when possible.
All clerical duties, correspondence, typing, filing, faxing, deliveries, mailing, copying and attending and scheduling meetings.
Regular and predictable attendance is expected in order to meet the requirements of this position.
Other duties as assigned.