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Assistant Project Manager

United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 24 Mar 2025

About the role

RK Mission Critical provides custom-engineered modular solutions for the data and telecom industries. We’re a single source solutions provider that can handle complex and high-volume projects. We listen carefully to customer needs and have the experience to develop solutions that others can’t or won’t. 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

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. 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

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.

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.

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