Construction Project Engineer - Hands-On Growth & Impact

RK Industries; Henderson (CO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual incentive bonus

Job summary

RK Industries is seeking a Project Engineer in Henderson, CO to support construction projects with project managers, superintendents, and field teams. You will coordinate submittals and RFIs, track materials, update schedules, and manage project documentation to keep work on schedule and within scope.

This role is ideal for someone early in their construction career who wants hands‑on experience in both field and office settings, with a team that emphasizes safety, learning, and craftsmanship.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in a related construction role.
• College/university graduate or equivalent combination of skills and experience.

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 RKMI's 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.

Skills

Submittals coordination

RFIs handling

Budget tracking

Field coordination

Education

College/university degree or equivalent

Job description

RK Industries is seeking a Project Engineer in Henderson, CO to support construction projects with project managers, superintendents, and field teams. You will coordinate submittals and RFIs, track materials, update schedules, and manage project documentation to keep work on schedule and within scope.

This role is ideal for someone early in their construction career who wants hands‑on experience in both field and office settings, with a team that emphasizes safety, learning, and craftsmanship.