Assistant Project Manager

Overview The Assistant Project Manager at RK Mechanical will support daily operations and team management to drive successful, on-schedule project completion. Youll assist with contract administration, budget oversight, scheduling, procurement, and subcontractor coordination while helping maintain financial performance and efficient resource allocation. Position Summary Plan, direct and coordinate activities of designated mechanical 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 Mechanical, 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, including labor resource loading and labor productivity. Oversee tools and rental equipment use on all assigned projects; ensure unused tools and equipment are returned promptly. 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. Attend monthly project management meetings and respond to questions related to assigned projects. Conduct regularly scheduled project staff meetings. Qualifications Indirect supervision. 3+ years of experience with hydronic piping systems. Requires the use of advanced techniques and knowledge within the 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 the organization with responsibility to act independently regarding matters pertaining to the function. College/university graduate with 7 years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of skills and experience generally expected for specified technical roles. 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: Accreditations and recognition across Construction, Manufacturing, Fabrication, or Service Benefits: Competitive benefits to support your growth and well-being Philanthropy: Supporting local services through the RK Foundation Development: RK University and RK Apprenticeship Program for hands-on training and career growth Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. #J-18808-Ljbffr