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$60k–$85k/yr
Full-time
bachelor degree
Competitive benefits, RK University training, Accredited apprenticeships, Community investment
Posted 30d ago
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
The Project Engineer provides critical administrative and technical support to ensure construction projects remain on schedule and within scope. Key duties include managing submittals, RFIs, procurement, and coordinating between field teams and management.
Requirements
Candidates should have a college degree or equivalent experience with 1 to 5 years of experience in a related position. The role requires the ability to independently perform assignments and apply judgment to solve technical problems.
Full job description
The Project Engineer plays a critical support role on construction projects, working closely with project managers, superintendents, and field teams to help 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.
This role is a great opportunity for someone early in their construction career who’s ready to build technical knowledge, strengthen problem-solving skills, and gain hands-on experience in the field and office. As a Project Engineer at RK, you’ll be part of a team that values learning, collaboration, and building things the right way.
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
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.
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.
Responsible for proper/timely processing of shop drawings, product submittals, operation and maintenance manuals, and recording all as-built drawings.
Coordinate and track take-off orders, procurement and release of change orders items with the purchasing department and superintendent(s).
Provide 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.
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.
Optimize the profitability of the company by demonstrating the ability of a decision maker with reliable and mature judgment.
Qualifications
Project Engineer 1
Indirect supervision.
Fully competent in all conventional aspects of subject matter or functional area.
Plans and conducts work requiring judgment in independent evaluation, selection and substantial adaptation/modification of standards.
Devises new solutions to problems encountered.
Independently performs most assignments with instruction
Receives guidance for unusual or complex problems and supervisor approval for changes in standards.
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.
Project Engineer 2
Indirect supervision.
Fully competent in all conventional aspects of subject matter or functional area.
Plans and conducts work requiring judgment in independent evaluation, selection and substantial adaptation/modification of standards.
Devises new solutions to problems encountered.
Independently performs most assignments with instruction
Receives guidance for unusual or complex problems and supervisor approval for changes in standards.
1-2 years of experience in a related position.
College/university graduate or equivalent combination of skills and experience generally expected for specified technical roles.
Minimum Physical Requirements and Accountability
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to: stand, sit, talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer, telephone, and a variety of office equipment.
Occasionally may need to reach, stoop, or kneel.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision requirements due to computer work.
What Sets RK Industries Apart
Safety: Our unmatched culture of safety is our foremost core value, guiding everything we do each day: Health, Safety, & Environmental
Awards: Whether in Construction, Manufacturing, Fabrication, or Service, RK Industries is highly recognized and accredited throughout the industry: Accreditations & Recognition
Benefits: RK Industries offers competitive benefits to support your growth and well-being: Benefits & Rewards
Philanthropy: RK Industries not only builds our community through our projects, but also invests in it by supporting local services for over a decade through the RK Foundation: RK Foundation
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
As a second-generation family-owned business, RK Industries (RK) has undergone many evolutions since its incorporation in Colorado in 1985. With roots tracing back to 1963, RK is proud of its family history, traditions and continued focus on leading its industries of choice. RK operates seven businesses that provide construction, manufacturing, advanced fabrication and building services solutions, including RK Mechanical, RK Steel, RK Electrical, RK Mission Critical, RK Energy, RK Water and RK Service. Headquartered in Denver, Colorado, RK operates six major facilities to provide services across the Mountain West region.
Offices: 3301 Lewiston St, Aurora, Colorado 80011, US · 8221 East 96th Avenue, Henderson, Colorado 80640, US · PO Box 2501, Vail, CO 81657, US · 5030 Boardwalk Dr, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80919, US · 2535 17th Street, Denver, CO 80211, US
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As a second-generation family-owned business, RK Industries (RK) has undergone many evolutions since its incorporation in Colorado in 1985. With roots tracing back to 1963, RK is proud of its family history, traditions and continued focus on leading its industries of choice. RK operates seven businesses that provide construction, manufacturing, advanced fabrication and building services solutions, including RK Mechanical, RK Steel, RK Electrical, RK Mission Critical, RK Energy, RK Water and RK Service. Headquartered in Denver, Colorado, RK operates six major facilities to provide services across the Mountain West region.
Offices: 3301 Lewiston St, Aurora, Colorado 80011, US · 8221 East 96th Avenue, Henderson, Colorado 80640, US · PO Box 2501, Vail, CO 81657, US · 5030 Boardwalk Dr, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80919, US · 2535 17th Street, Denver, CO 80211, US
Mechanical ContractingFacilities ServicesPreconstructionWater TreatmentModular Data CentersElectrical ContractingPlanned MaintenanceModular ConstructionPrefabricated ConstructionOil and Gas Equipment