Field Engineer

RK Industries, LLC; Santa Teresa (NM); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

RK University

Apprenticeship program

Career growth

Job summary

RK Industries is seeking a Maintenance and Administration professional in the Santa Teresa, NM area to support field managers in labor resource management, quality assurance, safety administration, start-up and commissioning, and project tool management.

You will collaborate with Field Managers, PE, and PMs to coordinate internal processes, ensure documentation accuracy, manage subcontract needs, and help drive on-time, on-budget project delivery with a strong emphasis on safety and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; degree preferred for technical roles.
• 3–5 years of construction field experience, including steel and piping materials.
• Ability to make independent decisions with sound judgement.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with staff and cross-functional teams.
• Ability to make authoritative decisions affecting operations.
• Demonstrates creativity and mature judgement in addressing challenges.

Responsibilities

• Ensure daily corporate documentation is completed and up to date (time cards, reports, etc).
• Coordinate and attend in-house pre-construction meetings.
• Ensure permits and licenses are obtained and current.
• Coordinate timely completion and buy-out procedures on materials and equipment with Field Manager.
• Collaborate with Field Manager to ensure take-offs are complete, accurate and on time.
• Maintain project as-built drawings.
• Administer signed subcontract requirements for conformance with agreements and change orders.
• Assist with the development and finalization of the CPM schedule with input from Field Manager(s).
• Coordinate ordering, processing, and delivery of materials with vendors and purchasing.
• Ensure proper execution of project quality control procedures.
• Manage requisitions, return, and transfer of project tools.
• Process change order requests per procedures and inform Field Manager.
• Provide take-offs for changed conditions with Field Manager(s).
• Coordinate and track take-off orders and procurement and release of change orders.
• Manage labor resource planning, charts, productivity reports, and short interval plans with LRC/LPR.
• Oversee start-up and commissioning processes.
• Closeout documentation and communications for project completion.
• Schedule daily and weekly scope of work activities with Field Manager(s).
• Monitor safety program compliance; assist Safety Manager with reports.
• Maintain journeyman-to-apprentice ratio.
• Execute and maintain CPMIS.
• Demonstrate sound, mature judgement to optimize profitability.

Skills

Independent decision making

Team leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

CPMIS

Contracts management

Job description

$80,000 to $100,000/year + Annual Incentive Bonus Eligibility

RK Company Overview

RK Industries is a second-generation family-owned company led by brothers Rick and Jon Kinning. With seven specialized business units working together, we deliver construction, fabrication, manufacturing, and building services with a focus on safety, quality, and craftsmanship.

People join RK for the craftsmanship, complexity, and the ability to make a real impact. Our in-house capabilities mean employees see their ideas become real solutions, creating meaningful collaboration and clear visibility into how work gets built. Growth happens through challenging projects, mentorship from experienced builders, and opportunities that stretch your skill set.

With RK University, accredited apprenticeships, competitive benefits, and deep community investment, RK offers the stability of a family-owned company with the opportunity and momentum of an industry leader.

Position Summary

Maintenance and administration functions in support of field managers in the execution, tracking and management of: labor resources, quality control and quality assurance processes, safety administration, start-up and commissioning administration as well as project tool management.Work with field leadership, PE and PM on internal coordination necessary for successful completion of projects.

Role Responsibilities

• Ensure daily corporate documentation is completed and up to date, includingtime cards, daily reports,additionalwork authorizations, receiving documents, as-built drawings, etc.
• Coordinate and attend in-house pre-construction meetings.
• Ensure permits and/or licenses are obtained and current for project.
• Coordinatetimelycompletion and thorough buy-out procedures on materials and equipment, in conjunction with the Field Manager andpurchasingdepartment.
• Collaborate with Field Manager to ensure Triangulation take-offs are complete,accurateand on time.
• Responsible formaintainingproject as-built drawings.
• Responsible for the administration of the signed subcontract requirements with respect to conformance with the agreement, contract documents, and change orders.
• Collaborate withPMandlogisticsdepartment in the development, preparation, and finalization of RK’s mechanical construction CPM schedule with input from Field Manager(s).
• Coordinate ordering, processing, and delivery of materials and equipment with vendors andpurchasingdepartment.
• Responsible for proper execution of project quality control procedures during construction process,in accordance withthe contract documents and RK’s policies and procedures.
• Responsible to manage the process of requisitions, return and /or transfer of project tools.
• Ensure thatchangeorder requests (COR’s) are processedin accordance withproper procedures, and that the Field Manager has informationrequiredfor implementation.
• Collaborate with Field Manager (s) to provide take-offs for changed conditions.
• Coordinate and track take-off orders,procurementand release of change order items with the purchasing department and Field Manager(s).
• Responsible for managing labor resource planning processes whichinclude:development of labor resource charts, tracking and reviewing labor productivity reports and development of short interval plans in conjunction with the LRC (Labor Resource Chart) and LPR (Labor Productivity Report).
• Responsible for managing andcoordination ofthe start-up and commissioning process.
• Responsible for job closeout being performed in proper and efficient manner and keeping the Project Manager informed of closeout status including but not limitedto:documentation, customer punch-lists, Engineer of Record Observations, start-up and commissioning, tools, demobilization, etc.
• Collaborate with Field Manager(s) to schedule daily and weekly scope of work activities.
• Monitor crafts compliance with company/project safety program requirements.
• Assistsafety manger with preparation, documentation, and distribution of accident reports.
• Maintain proper journeyman to apprentice ratio
• Execute,superviseand maintain CPMIS.
• Optimizethe profitability of the company bydemonstratingthe ability of a decision maker with reliable and mature judgment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; a college/university degree or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience is preferred, especially for technical roles.
• 3–5 years of experience in the construction field, including hands-on experience with steel and piping materials.
• Ability to make independent decisions with sound judgment.
• Responsible for managing a single department or functional area, either as a leader or subject-matter expert.
• Ability to build andmaintainstrong working relationships with key staff and cross-functional teams.
• Ability to make authoritative decisions and recommendations that significantly influence company operations.
• Demonstrates creativity, foresight, and mature judgment in addressing and resolving complex, unprecedented challenges.

Minimum Physical Requirements and Accountability

• Work outside, inside, and in dusty, noisy and hazardous areas.
• Work in high places, tight places, confined spaces and/or other adverse locations.
• Climb, balance, squat, kneel and crouch.
• Work in all types of weather.
• Must have working knowledge of all trade materials and tools.
• Ability to lift, move, and/or carry 50 lbs.
• 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.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.