Assistant Project Manager

Description

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

• Provide leadership for assigned Projects by collaborating with customers, architects, engineers, or other parties; develops detailed description of jobs, labor and materials to complete offsite modular projects.
• Responsible for overall financial performance of all assigned Projects , including continual cost control, management and forecasting.
• Manage and supervise day-to-day operations of multi-disciplined teams on assigned Projects , including coordination with Manufacturing and Engineering.
• Initiate, review and oversee required Project administration and documentation to avoid back charges and claims and to protect the best interest of RKMC and our customers.
• Schedules and coordinates Projects in logical steps and budget the time necessary to meet deadlines.
• Oversees contract negotiations, revisions, and adherence by all parties.
• Ensure contract agreements are expeditiously secured, reviewed, processed, and executed.
• Initiate setup, monitoring and updating of Project scheduling.
• Coordinate required procurement of materials and equipment with Purchasing, with an emphasis on a 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.
• Ensure required permits and / or licenses are obtained and posted.
• Prepare accurately, and submit on time, all required project monthly contract valuations.
• Review, approve and process all subcontractor and supplier invoices.
• Develops and maintains good working relationships with all the stakeholders, including owners, managers, designers, supervisors, tradespersons, and craft workers.
• Develop, submit and obtain approval of billing maintaining an over billed cash position as much as possible.
• Proactively collect payments, progress billing and retention receivables, on or before due dates.
• Price, negotiate and process change conditions and change order work before starting work.
• Attend monthly project management meetings prepared to discuss assigned Projects .

Qualifications

• Experience in offsite manufactured solutions.
• Understanding and willingness to learn six sigma processes.
• Strong customer experience skills.
• Independent decision making and indirect supervision.
• 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.
• College / university graduate or equivalent combination of skills or proven specialist expertise, typically 2+ years of experience, including fiscal responsibilities.
• 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.
• Liaison to groups within and outside of his / her organization with responsibility to act independently regarding matters pertaining to his / her function.

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.
• Dental and vision insurance for your well-being.
• Short-term and long-term disability plans available after one year.
• Company provided life insurance and AD&D with options for supplemental buy-ups.
• Enjoy paid time off and holidays.
• Get paid weekly for your convenience.

In-house Programs

• Elevate your skills with career development training at RK University.
• Unlock discounts on essential products and services like phones, internet and work apparel.
• Participate in fun company and team-building events.
• Make a difference with volunteering opportunities.

Partnership Programs

• Access confidential counseling for personal issues and financial advice.
• Enjoy exclusive discounts on entertainment, including amusement park tickets and restaurant specials.

Safety is Our Top Priority

• Comply with all company policies and procedures.
• All employees are accountable for safety and health and are empowered to stop work if an unsafe condition is present. Employees should immediately notify their supervisor so that the hazard may be corrected.
• RK Mission Critical employees and subcontractors are required to implement and maintain all safety and health systems practices including the training requirements of RK Mission Critical Orientation, shop specific orientation, CPR / First Aid / AED / Bloodborne Pathogens, Hazard Identification and Reporting, and OSHA 10.

Minimum Physical Requirements

• Work predominately inside and in dusty and noisy areas
• Ability to stand for long periods of time
• Ability to lift and carry 51 to 75 lbs. occasionally, and / or 31 to 45 pounds of force frequently, and / or greater than negligible up to 16 to 22 pounds of force constantly to move objects
• Ability to balance, kneel, squat, crouch, bend, lean, stand, walk, and climb
• Use of Personal Protection Equipment may be required
• Regularly works near moving mechanical parts and in conditions that include heat and cold
• Must be able to lift, push, pull or carry objects, use abdominal and lower back muscles to provide support over time without fatigue
• Noise levels can fluctuate from quiet to loud
• Hazards associated with the industry

Why RK is a Great Place to Work At RK, we take immense pride in our diverse business units, each specializing in delivering exceptional projects, products and services to our customers.

What sets us apart is our unique ability to integrate these services, providing comprehensive solutions and offering our employees ample opportunities for growth and learning across different businesses.

• RK Mechanical : commercial and industrial plumbing, mechanical, process and HVAC contracting.
• RK Steel : custom fabrication and manufacturing of structural steel and miscellaneous metals for various industries.
• RK Electrical : commercial and industrial electrical contracting and service.
• RK Water : groundwater dewatering and remediation, facilities water treatment and custom fabrication.
• RK Service : commercial and industrial building and maintenance services.
• RK Energy : custom fabrication for various industries requiring ASME and modular skidded solutions.
• RK Mission Critical : design and manufacturing for off-site constructed modular solutions.

Our commitment to excellence has been recognized with numerous awards for our outstanding performance and contributions, including high rankings in various categories from theand ABC’s Top Performers by Market, illustrating our broad expertise.

We’ve been consistently recognized as a top private company and a leading employer by, and we're proud of our long-standing position as number one in the Top 50 Family-Owned Companies since 2011.

Our strong commitment to safety, wellness and employee development has earned us prestigious accolades :

• ABC Step Awards
• ACCA Award Member
• AGC Safety Utah
• American Heart Association Fit-Friendly Worksite Award
• Wellness Workdays and Harvard Medical School Best Wellness Employer Certification
• Colorado Workforce Development Council Excellence in Apprenticeship Award
• Business Experiential Learning Commission Colorado Apprentice Award

In addition to our engagement with the community, we have been acknowledged in :

• Denver Business Journal Corporate Philanthropy rankings
• Named among The Civic 50 Colorado as one of the most community-minded companies

Each of our business units has its own impressive list of awards and recognitions, such as :

• Engineering News Record Top 20 Firms in Steel Erection
• ABC Excellence in Construction Awards
• AGC Awards for Construction Excellence
• Xcel Energy Top Trade Partner in Energy Efficiency
• USGBC LEED Program Member
• IECRM Annual Summit Awards
• MFG Magazine Colorado Manufacturing Awards
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