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RK Industries

Specialty contracting, prefabrication, modular systems provider

Project Manager

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/23/2026
$95k - $125k/yr+ Annual incentive program eligibility
Expert
Bachelor's
Aurora, CO, USA
In Person
Project & Program ManagementProject Management
No H1B Sponsorship
US Citizenship Required

About the job

Requirements
  • Experience in offsite manufactured solutions.
  • Understanding of and willingness to learn Six Sigma processes.
  • Strong customer experience skills.
  • Ability to make independent decisions and provide indirect supervision.
  • Ability to initiate and maintain relationships with key staff and other departments.
  • Ability to make authoritative decisions and recommendations with important impact on company activities.
  • Ability to anticipate and solve unprecedented complexities using creativity, foresight, and mature judgment.
  • Ability to determine program objectives and requirements, organize programs and projects, and develop standards and guidelines for diverse activities.
  • College/university graduate or equivalent combination of skills or proven specialist expertise, typically with 10+ years of experience, including fiscal responsibilities.
  • Knowledge of advanced techniques within the function and ability to apply them.
  • Diversified knowledge of applicable principles and practices across a broad variety of assignments.
  • Ability to make independent decisions regarding complexities and methods.
  • Ability to act independently as a liaison to internal and external groups on matters pertaining to the function.
  • Ability to work predominantly indoors in dusty and noisy areas.
  • Ability to stand for long periods of time.
  • Ability to lift and carry 51 to 75 pounds occasionally, 31 to 45 pounds of force frequently, and up to 16 to 22 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
  • Ability to balance, kneel, squat, crouch, bend, lean, stand, walk, and climb.
  • Ability to use required personal protective equipment.
  • Ability to work near moving mechanical parts and in conditions involving heat and cold.
  • Ability to lift, push, pull, or carry objects and use abdominal and lower back muscles to provide support over time without fatigue.
  • Ability to work with noise levels that fluctuate from quiet to loud and with industry-related hazards.
  • Must comply with all company policies and procedures.
  • Must support safety and health, stop work when an unsafe condition is present, and promptly notify a supervisor of the hazard.
  • RK Mission Critical employees and subcontractors must implement and maintain safety and health systems practices, including RKMC Orientation training.
Responsibilities
  • Plan, direct, and coordinate designated RKMC projects from commercial turnover through completion, including warranty management for offsite modular products.
  • Ensure project goals are achieved on time and within budget, personally or through subordinate supervisors.
  • Manage budgeting, cost control, projections, subcontracting, engineering management, scheduling, contracts, buyout, documentation, meetings, billings, change conditions, labor productivity, and project closeout.
  • Lead assigned projects by collaborating with customers, architects, engineers, and other parties, and develop detailed descriptions of the jobs, labor, and materials required to complete offsite modular projects.
  • Manage and forecast the financial performance of assigned projects, including ongoing cost control.
  • Manage and supervise day-to-day operations of multidisciplinary teams on assigned projects, coordinating with Manufacturing and Engineering.
  • Initiate, review, and oversee project administration and documentation to prevent back charges and claims and protect the interests of RKMC and its customers.
  • Schedule and coordinate projects in logical steps and budget the time required to meet deadlines.
  • Oversee contract negotiations, revisions, and adherence by all parties.
  • Ensure contract agreements are secured, reviewed, processed, and executed promptly.
  • Set up, monitor, and update project schedules.
  • Coordinate procurement of materials and equipment with Purchasing, emphasizing a buyout plan that meets or improves established schedule dates and budget costs.
  • Negotiate, prepare, process, and execute subcontract agreements.
  • Ensure required submittals are reviewed, processed, and approved, and that submittal logs are established and maintained.
  • Ensure required permits and licenses are obtained and posted.
  • Prepare and submit all required monthly contract valuations accurately and on time.
  • Review, approve, and process subcontractor and supplier invoices.
  • Maintain working relationships with project stakeholders, including owners, managers, designers, supervisors, tradespersons, and craft workers.
  • Develop, submit, and obtain approval of billing while maintaining an overbilled cash position where possible.
  • Proactively collect payments, progress billings, and retention receivables on or before their due dates.
  • Price, negotiate, and process change conditions and change-order work before work starts.
  • Attend monthly project management meetings prepared to discuss assigned projects.

About the company

RK Industries is a family-owned group delivering specialty contracting, prefabricated solutions and modular systems through seven operating divisions: RK Mechanical, RK Steel, RK Electrical, RK Mission Critical, RK Energy, RK Water and RK Service. It designs, fabricates and installs mechanical, electrical, structural and modular systems across the Mountain West from six facilities headquartered in Denver. Its service model combines on-site contracting work with off-site fabrication and modular construction to streamline projects from design to completion. The company differentiates itself through its long family history, multi-division integration, and regional focus, enabling coordinated, single-source delivery across mechanical, electrical, structural, energy, water and service needs. The goal is to provide reliable, end-to-end contracting and modular solutions that support complex projects while upholding its family legacy and regional service commitments.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Denver, Colorado

Founded

1963

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What believers are saying

  • RK won ENR Specialty Firm of the Year on September 29, 2026.
  • RK says its Aurora expansion created nearly 1,200 jobs in 2026.
  • RK posted active hiring on October 5, 2026 across Denver, Aurora, Henderson, and Phoenix.

What critics are saying

  • Rapid 2025-2026 expansion can strain execution, quality, and cash discipline across new sites.
  • Skilled-trades competition in Colorado, Arizona, and Texas threatens staffing, schedules, and margins.
  • Any major safety failure or project blowup would damage RK's family-brand reputation.

What makes RK Industries unique

  • RK bundles mechanical, steel, electrical, water, service, and Mission Critical under one operator.
  • Its Aurora campus, opened April 2026, unifies headquarters, engineering, fabrication, and manufacturing.
  • RK self-performs prefab and modular delivery across data centers, energy, healthcare, and government.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • 401(k) Company Match
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Holidays
  • Training Programs
  • Professional Development Budget