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Assistant Project Manager

United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 20 Feb 2026

About the role

Stop just managing projects, start optimizing them. At RK Electrical, we hand you the pen, not a script. We are looking for a high-caliber leader to take command of our project lifecycles, leveraging one of the most sophisticated prefabrication and BIM operations in the industry.Total Operational Authority: You are Leader of your assigned. From managing our state-of-the-art prefab shop to overseeing procurement and personnel, you have the autonomy to make high-level decisions that move the needle.A Competitive Edge in Your Toolkit: We’ve invested heavily in CAD/BIM and Electrical Prefabrication. You’ll have the resources to deliver projects with "optimal efficiency" that the rest of the market simply can’t match.Master the Business of Construction: This role is designed for the strategist. You will sharpen your expertise in high-level financial forecasting, subcontract negotiations, and strategic buyout plans. Self. Made. at RK At RK, Self. Made. isn’t a tagline, it’s how work gets done. People here build more than projects; they build capability, confidence, and careers they can be proud of. With so much work designed and fabricated in-house, ideas move quickly from concept to shop floor to job site. Teams collaborate across disciplines, solve real-world challenges, and grow through hands-on work that truly matters. RK Company 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 SummaryEnsure projects are designed for optimal efficiencies and meet or exceed customer and company standards and expectations. Overall management of commodity, assembly and tool procurement as well as electrical prefabrication shop operations, personnel, and maintenance. Assist with RFIs, submittals and purchase order preparation and management. Interface with CAD/BIM activities. Role Responsibilities

Manage and supervise day-to-day operations of staff teams on assigned programs/projects.
Initiate, review and oversee required project administration and documentation to avoid claims and protect the best interest of RK Electrical and our client.
Ensure contract agreements are expeditiously secured, reviewed, processed and executed.
Review, edit, finalize and distribute program/project budget.
Conduct pre-construction turnover meetings for all assigned programs/projects.
Ensure required permits and/or licenses are obtained and posted.
Initiate setup, monitoring and updating of program/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 programs/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 programs/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 programs/projects, including continual cost control, management and forecasting.
Prepare accurately, and submit on time, all required program/project monthly contract valuations.
Review, approve and process all subcontractor and supplier invoices.