Construction - Project Manager

Job description

Plan, direct and coordinate activities of designated Steel construction projects. Make sure goals are achieved in a timely manner and within budget by performing duties personally or through subordinate supervisors. Manage budgeting and scheduling. Administer contracts, buyout, documentation, meetings, billings, change conditions, labor productivity, cost control and project closeout. The Project Manager is responsible for leading construction projects from start to finish—ensuring work is completed safely, on time, and within budget. This role involves close coordination with internal teams, subcontractors, and clients to manage schedules, track progress, address challenges, and keep communication clear throughout each phase of the project. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail are essential in balancing competing priorities and maintaining project momentum. If you have experience managing construction projects and enjoy working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment, this role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact. You’ll be at the center of day-to-day operations, helping deliver high-quality results while building strong relationships with crews and clients alike. 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 Plan, direct and coordinate activities of designated mechanical, miscellaneous metals, or structural steel construction projects. Make sure goals are achieved in a timely manner and within budget by performing duties personally or through subordinate supervisors. Manage budgeting and scheduling. Administer contracts, buyout, documentation, meetings, billings, change conditions, labor productivity, cost control and project closeout. Role Responsibilities Manage and supervise day-to-day operations of staff teams on assigned projects. Initiate, review, and oversee required project administration and documentation to avoid claims and protect the best interest of RK Industries, Inc. and our client. Ensure contract agreements are expeditiously secured, reviewed, processed, and executed. Review, edit, finalize and distribute project budget. Conduct pre-construction turnover meetings for all assigned projects. Ensure required permits and/or licenses are obtained and posted. Initiate setup, monitoring and updating of project scheduling. Coordinate required procurement of materials and equipment with purchasing agent, with emphasis on buyout plan to meet, or improve on, established schedule dates and budget cost. Subcontract agreement negotiation, preparation, processing, and execution. Ensure required submittal review, processing and approvals, and submittal logs are set-up and maintained. Develop, submit and obtain approval of billing schedule of values. Maintain an over billed cash position, and request retention release bill-down/payments. Collect payments, progress billing and retention receivables, on or before due dates. Price, negotiate and process change condition and change order work. Ensure assigned projects are properly staffed with appropriate field forces. This includes: 1) review, updating and approval of labor resource loading; and 2) labor productivity. Oversee tools and rental equipment use on all assigned projects. Ensure that any tools and rental equipment not required, or not being utilized, are returned immediately. Responsible for overall financial performance of all assigned projects, including continual cost control, management, and forecasting. Prepare accurately, and submit on time, all required project monthly contract valuations. Review, approve and process all subcontractor and supplier invoices. Qualifications Project Manager Independent decision making. Responsible for a single department or functional area either as a manager or functional expert. Initiates and maintains relationships with key staff and other departments. Makes authoritative decisions and recommendations having important impact on activities of the company. Demonstrates a high degree of creativity, foresight, and mature judgment in anticipating and solving unprecedented complexities. Determines program objectives and requirements, organizing programs and projects and developing standards and guidelines for diverse activities. Proven specialist expertise, typically 10+ years of experience, including fiscal responsibilities. College/university graduate or equivalent combination of skills or equivalent combination and experience generally expected for specified technical roles. Assistant Project Manager Indirect supervision. Requires the use of advanced techniques and knowledge within his/her function. Applies diversified knowledge of applicable principles and practices to a broad variety of assignments. Makes decisions independently regarding complexities and methods. Supervision and guidance related largely to overall objectives, critical issues, new concepts, and policy matters. Liaison to groups within and outside of his/her organization with responsibility to act independently regarding matters pertaining to his/her function. College/University graduate with 7 years relevant experience 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 Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.