Project Engineer

Henderson, NV - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 60000 - 85000

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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 youll be involved in nearly every phase of the project lifecycle.

This role is a great opportunity for someone early in their construction career whos 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 youll be part of a team that values learning collaboration and building things the right way.

RK Overview

RK Industries (RK) is a second-generation family-owned business built on hard work and strong values. Led by brothers Rick and Jon Kinning we take pride in delivering a wide range of hands-on services including construction manufacturing custom fabrication and building services. With seven specialized business units working in close coordination we ensure every job is done right from start to finish. Our proven methods focus on safety and commitment to quality help bring our customers biggest ideas to life.

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 -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 RKMIs 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

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

RK Industries LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin sexual orientation gender identity disability protected veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law

DescriptionThe 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 pro...