Project Manager - Mechanical

RK Mechanical, Inc.; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

RK University apprenticeship program

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

RK Mechanical, Inc. is seeking a Mechanical Project Engineer to lead technical planning and execution on designated construction projects. You will review drawings, manage RFIs, support submittals, procurement, and quality control to ensure systems are delivered with precision.

You will collaborate with project managers, superintendents, and field teams to resolve challenges, maintain schedule, and control costs, while upholding safety and craftsmanship standards throughout the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in mechanical construction or related field.
• Strong leadership and decision-making skills.
• Experience managing budgets and schedules.

Responsibilities

• Supervise day-to-day project operations and field staff.
• Review and administer project documentation, contracts, and change orders.
• Manage procurement, subcontractor oversight, and scheduling.
• Ensure safety, quality, and compliance with project specs.
• Prepare monthly cost reporting and forecast cashflow.
• Coordinate with design teams to resolve technical issues.
• Maintain project records and correspondence.

Skills

Independent decision making

People management

Contract administration

Budgeting and forecasting

Clear communication

Education

College/university degree

Tools

MS Project

Excel

Job description

Mechanical Project Engineer is a vital contributor to the success of our construction projects, serving as the technical backbone for planning, coordination, and execution. From reviewing drawings and managing RFIs to supporting submittals, procurement, and quality control, this role ensures every system is designed and delivered with precision.

You’ll work closely with Project Managers, Superintendents, and field teams to resolve technical challenges, coordinate with design teams, and keep projects aligned with schedule and budget. This role is ideal for an engineer who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is eager to apply both critical thinking and mechanical expertise in the field.

Mechanical Project Engineers are valued for their problem-solving ability, communication skills, and attention to detail. Their work supports seamless collaboration between design and construction, helping bring complex systems to life safely, efficiently, and to the highest standard.

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

Plan, direct and coordinate activities of designated mechanical, miscellaneous metals, or structural steel 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 cashposition, 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

• Independent decision making.
• Responsible for a single department or functional area either as a manager or functional expert.
• Initiates and maintains relationships with key staff and other departments.
• Makes authoritative decisions and recommendations having important impact on activities of the company.
• Demonstrates a high degree of creativity, foresight, and mature judgment in anticipating and solving unprecedented complexities.
• Determines program objectives and requirements, organizing programs and projects and developing standards and guidelines for diverse activities.
• Proven specialist expertise, typically 10+ years of experience, including fiscal responsibilities.
• College/university graduate or equivalent combination of skills or equivalent combination 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: 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