Project Engineer

Overview

Oversee mechanical project admin, budgeting, procurement, submittals, and field coordination.

Key Responsibilities

• buy-out
• change orders
• procurement
• cost forecast
• schedule development
• closeout

Tasks

-Buy-out, negotiate and issue all lower-tier subcontract(s), with emphasis on complete scopes in compliance with the contract documents and within the established budget. -Coordinate and attend RKMI in-house pre-construction meetings. -Review reports, including those prepared by local police, for completeness and accuracy, and forward to vice president of finance. -Assist in resolution of conflicts with client, a/e liaison, etc. -Verify that all materials invoiced and work billed has been delivered to and/or completed at job site. -Prepare and distribute initial project budget. -Coordinate timely completion and thorough buy-out procedures on materials and equipment, in conjunction with the superintendent and purchasing department, with emphasis on maintaining all buy-outs under the established budget. -Responsible for the administration of the signed subcontract requirements with respect to conformance with the agreement, contract documents, and change orders. -Ensure change orders (CO’s) are processed on time and are properly documented. -Responsible for initiating, overseeing, and verifying billings. -Receives guidance for unusual or complex problems and supervisor approval for changes in standards. -Review and monitor labor costs, hours, and projections with superintendent(s). -Provide monthly and quarterly information to project manager, vice president of operations and vice president of finance, including but not limited to: forecasted estimate on costs required for completion of project, outstanding extra work total costs, and amount that has been performed but un-billed, encountered busts in the bid, and pending claims. -Coordinate communications and correspondences from owners, general contractors, and subcontractors. -Ensure project quality control procedures are followed during construction process, in accordance with the contract documents and RKMI’s policies and procedures. -Ensure daily corporate documentation is completed and up to date, including time cards, daily reports, additional work authorizations, receiving documents, as-built drawings, etc. -Monitor crafts compliance with company/project safety program requirements. -Manage contractual agreements with owners, contractors, subcontractors, material suppliers, field staff, and within RKMI’s management system. -Assist in legal claims as necessary. -Assist with and/or perform the following as delegated by the assigned Project Manager: -Assist in the development, preparation, and finalization of RKMI’s mechanical construction CPM schedule with input from superintendent(s). -Responsible for job closeout being performed in proper and efficient manner and keeping the project manager and vice president of operation informed of closeout status. -Coordinate ordering, processing, and delivery of materials and equipment with vendors and purchasing department. -Ensure permits and/or licenses are obtained and current for project. -Plans and conducts work requiring judgment in independent evaluation, selection and substantial adaptation/modification of standards. -Ensure superintendent’s take-offs are complete, accurate and on time. -Assist safety manager with preparation, documentation, and distribution of accident reports. -Devises new solutions to problems encountered. -Coordinate and track take-off orders, procurement and release of change orders items with the purchasing department and superintendent(s). -Negotiate terms, conditions, and scope of work for contractual agreements issued to RKMI in accordance with corporate policies and procedures, and estimate bid proposal. -Oversee and coordinate the project submittal approval process. -Responsible for proper/timely processing of shop drawings, product submittals, operation and maintenance manuals, and recording all as-built drawings. -Optimize the profitability of the company by demonstrating the ability of a decision maker with reliable and mature judgment. -Ensure that change orders requests (COR’s) are processed in accordance with proper procedures, and that the superintendent has information required for implementation.

What You Bring

-Awards: Whether in Construction, Manufacturing, Fabrication, or Service, RK Industries is highly recognized and accredited throughout the industry: Accreditations & Recognition -Independently performs most assignments with instruction -3-5 years of experience in a related position. -College/university graduate or equivalent combination of skills and experience generally expected for specified technical roles -Fully competent in all conventional aspects of subject matter or functional area.

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Benefits

-Development: Through RK University, we provide hands-on training and development opportunities that empower employees to advance their careers and grow within the company, to include leadership and technical learning opportunities, we well as our accredited apprentice program: RK University & RK Apprenticeship Program -Benefits: RK Industries offers competitive benefits to support your growth and well-being: Benefits & Rewards

About Rk

-Headquartered in Denver with strategic facilities in Aurora, Henderson, Phoenix and Salt Lake City, it now anchors the Mountain West skyline. -Combining construction, advanced fabrication, CNC machining and mission‑critical services, RK delivers end‑to‑end project solutions. -Its seven business lines—Mechanical, Steel, Electrical, Mission Critical, Energy, Water, and Service—drive diversified revenue streams. -Projects span from hospital systems and data centers to industrial plants and water infrastructure, showcasing wide sector competence. -Despite operating at scale, RK retains its hands‑on ethos, leveraging in‑house fabrication bays and licensed professionals. -Its expansion into the Southwest reflects a growth mindset, investing in large, purpose-built fabrication hubs. -A rare blend in its market, RK complements traditional construction with precision machining, metal fabrication and full‑service value delivery.

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