Project Engineer - #1408236

Description

RK Company Overview

As a second-generation, family-owned enterprise, RK Industries, LLC

(RK) offers a diverse range of construction, manufacturing, advanced

fabrication and building services. Led by Rick and Jon Kinning, RK

represents seven distinct lines of business that work together to provide

seamless project collaboration. Our exclusive building methodologies,

accredited safety standards and professional execution allow us to turn our

customers' greatest concepts into reality.

Position And Responsibilities Overview

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.

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 forward to vice president of finance.

Ensure project quality control procedures are followed during construction

process, in accordance with the contract documents and RKMI's policies and

procedures.

Ensure that change orders requests (COR's) are processed in accordance

with proper procedures, and that the superintendent has information required

for implementation.

Ensure change orders (CO's) are processed on time and are properly documented.

Coordinate and track take-off orders, procurement and release of change

orders items with the purchasing department and superintendent(s).

Responsible for initiating, overseeing, and verifying billings.

Verify that all materials invoiced and work billed has been delivered to

and/or completed at job site.

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.

Assist in legal claims as necessary.

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.

Monitor Crafts Compliance With Company/project Safety Program Requirements.

Assist safety manager with preparation, documentation, and distribution of

accident reports.

Assist in resolution of conflicts with client, a/e liaison, etc.

Optimize the profitability of the company by demonstrating the ability of a

decision maker with reliable and mature judgment.

Qualifications

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.

Company Benefits

Comprehensive medical plans with HSA and FSA options for you and your family.

Generous 401(k) plan with immediate company match - 100% vested.