Project Engineer, Operations Manager

Mechanical Project Engineer is a vital contributor to the success of our construction projects, serving as the technical backbone for planning, coordination, and execution. From reviewing drawings and managing RFIs to supporting submittals, procurement, and quality control, this role ensures every system is designed and delivered with precision.

You'll work closely with Project Managers, Superintendents, and field teams to resolve technical challenges, coordinate with design teams, and keep projects aligned with schedule and budget. This role is ideal for an engineer who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is eager to apply both critical thinking and mechanical expertise in the field.

Mechanical Project Engineers are valued for their problem-solving ability, communication skills, and attention to detail. Their work supports seamless collaboration between design and construction, helping bring complex systems to life safely, efficiently, and to the highest standard.

Self.

Made. at RK

At RK, Self. Made. isn't a tagline, it's how work gets done. People here build more than projects; they build capability, confidence, and careers they can be proud of. With so much work designed and fabricated in-house, ideas move quickly from concept to shop floor to job site. Teams collaborate across disciplines, solve real-world challenges, and grow through hands-on work that truly matters.

RK Company Overview

RK Industries is a second-generation family-owned company led by brothers Rick and Jon Kinning. With seven specialized business units working together, we deliver construction, fabrication, manufacturing, and building services with a focus on safety, quality, and craftsmanship.

People join RK for the craftsmanship, complexity, and the ability to make a real impact. Our in-house capabilities mean employees see their ideas become real solutions, creating meaningful collaboration and clear visibility into how work gets built. Growth happens through challenging projects, mentorship from experienced builders, and opportunities that stretch your skill set.

With RK University, accredited apprenticeships, competitive benefits, and deep community investment, RK offers the stability of a family-owned company with the opportunity and momentum of an industry leader.

Position Summary

Maintenance and administration functions necessary for successful completion of projects. Processing submittals, expediting deliveries, generating and tracking all administrative documentation and preparing project closeout records. Assist with preparation of budgets, billings and change estimates, buyout and negotiation of subcontractors, monitoring of labor hours and project costs, coordination with owners, architects, engineers, general contractors, subcontractors and suppliers. In-house coordination with field workforce, and estimating, purchasing and accounting departments, and processing accounts payable.

Role Responsibilities

* Assist with and/or perform the following as delegated by the assigned Project Manager:

* Manage contractual agreements with owners, contractors, subcontractors, material suppliers, field staff, and within RKMI's management system.

* Ensure daily corporate documentation is completed and up to date, including time cards, daily reports, additional work authorizations, receiving documents, as-built drawings, etc.

* Negotiate terms, conditions, and scope of work for contractual agreements issued to RKMI in accordance with corporate policies and procedures, and estimate bid proposal.

* Prepare and distribute initial project budget.

* Coordinate and attend RKMI in-house pre-construction meetings.

* Ensure permits and/or licenses are obtained and current for project.

* 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.

* Ensure superintendent's take-offs are complete, accurate and on time.

* 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.

* 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.

* Responsible for the administration of the signed subcontract requirements with respect to conformance with the agreement, contract documents, and change orders.

* Assist in the development, preparation, and finalization of RKMI's mechanical construction CPM schedule with input from superintendent(s).

* Coordinate ordering, processing, and delivery of materials and equipment with vendors and purchasing department.

* Coordinate communications and correspondences from owners, general contractors, and subcontractors.

* Review reports, including those prepared by local police, for completeness and accuracy, and…