Project Engineer, Operations Manager

Project Engineer

Description
The Project Engineer plays a critical support role on construction projects, working closely with project managers, superintendents, and field teams to keep work on schedule and within scope. From coordinating submittals and RFIs to tracking materials, updating schedules, and managing project documentation, you’ll be involved in nearly every phase of the project lifecycle.

Role Overview
This is an early‑career opportunity for someone ready to build technical knowledge, strengthen problem‑solving skills, and gain hands‑on field and office experience. As a Project Engineer at RK, you’ll be part of a team that values learning, collaboration, and building things the right way.

RK Industries Overview
RK Industries is a second‑generation family‑owned business that delivers construction, manufacturing, custom fabrication, and building services. With seven specialized business units, we ensure every job is done right from start to finish while focusing on safety, quality and customer satisfaction.

Maintenance and administration functions necessary for successful project completion. Process submittals, expediting deliveries, generating and tracking administrative documentation, and preparing project closeout records. Assist with budgets, billings, change estimates, subcontractor buyouts, labor hour monitoring, and coordination with owners, architects, engineers, general contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers. Support internal coordination with field workforce, estimating, purchasing and accounting departments, and accounts payable.

• Assist with and/or perform tasks assigned by the Project Manager.
• Manage contractual agreements with owners, contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and field staff, using RK’s management system.
• Maintain daily corporate documentation: time cards, daily reports, work authorizations, receiving documents, as‑built drawings, etc.
• Coordinate timely completion of material and equipment buy‑outs in collaboration with the superintendent and purchasing department, staying within established budgets.
• Negotiate and issue lower‑tier subcontract contracts, keeping scopes and budgets aligned with contract documents.
• Process shop drawings, product submittals, operation and maintenance manuals, and record all as‑built drawings.
• Track take‑off orders, procure and release change order items with purchasing and superintendent(s).
• Provide forecasted estimates for project costs, outstanding extra work totals and unbilled amounts.
• Ensure proper and efficient project closeout and keep the Project Manager and VP of Operations informed of status.
• Work to optimize company profitability by demonstrating sound decision‑making and judgment.

• Indirect supervision.
• Full competency in all conventional aspects of the role and independent problem‑solving ability.
• 3‑5 years of experience in a related position (Project Engineer
  1) or 1‑2 years (Project Engineer
  2).
• College/university graduate or equivalent combination of skills and experience.
• Experience in managing project documentation, submittals, change orders, and closeout processes.

• Stand, sit, talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer, telephone, and office equipment.
• Occasionally reach, stoop, or kneel.
• Require close vision for computer work.

• Safety:
  Our culture of safety is our core value, guiding all work.
• Awards & Recognition:
  Highly recognized in construction, manufacturing, fabrication, and service.
• Benefits:
  Competitive benefits to support growth and well‑being.
• Philanthropy:
  Supporting community through the RK Foundation.
• Development: RK University and Accredited Apprentice Program provide training and career advancement.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

RK Industries, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class in accordance with applicable law.