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RK Industries

Specialty contracting, prefabrication, modular systems provider

Construction Project Manager

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/23/2026
$95k - $120k/yr+ Annual incentive bonus eligibility
Expert
Bachelor's
Henderson, CO, USA+1 moreMore locations: Santa Teresa, NM, USA
In Person
Architecture & Civil EngineeringConstruction Management

About the job

Requirements
  • The Project Manager is expected to make independent decisions and be responsible for a single department or functional area as a manager or functional expert.
  • The Project Manager is expected to initiate and maintain relationships with key staff and other departments.
  • The Project Manager is expected to make authoritative decisions and recommendations that have an important impact on company activities.
  • The Project Manager is expected to demonstrate creativity, foresight, and mature judgment in anticipating and solving unprecedented complexities.
  • The Project Manager is expected to determine program objectives and requirements, organize programs and projects, and develop standards and guidelines for diverse activities.
  • The Project Manager typically has 10 or more years of specialist experience, including fiscal responsibilities.
  • A college or university graduate, or an equivalent combination of skills and experience, is generally expected for specified technical roles.
  • The Assistant Project Manager requires indirect supervision and advanced techniques and knowledge within the function.
  • The Assistant Project Manager applies diversified knowledge of applicable principles and practices to a broad variety of assignments.
  • The Assistant Project Manager makes independent decisions regarding complexities and methods.
  • The Assistant Project Manager receives supervision and guidance largely related to overall objectives, critical issues, new concepts, and policy matters.
  • The Assistant Project Manager acts as a liaison to groups within and outside the organization, with responsibility to act independently regarding matters pertaining to the function.
  • A college or university graduate with seven years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of skills and experience, is generally expected for specified technical roles.
  • The role requires the ability to stand, sit, talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer, telephone, and office equipment.
  • The role occasionally requires reaching, stooping, or kneeling.
  • The role requires close vision for computer work.
Responsibilities
  • Plan, direct, and coordinate designated mechanical, miscellaneous metals, or structural steel construction projects to achieve goals on time and within budget, personally or through subordinate supervisors.
  • Manage project budgeting and scheduling.
  • Administer contracts, buyout, documentation, meetings, billings, change conditions, labor productivity, cost control, and project closeout.
  • Lead construction projects from start to finish, ensuring work is completed safely, on time, and within budget.
  • Coordinate with internal teams, subcontractors, and clients to manage schedules, track progress, address challenges, and maintain communication throughout each project phase.
  • Manage and supervise day-to-day operations of staff teams on assigned projects.
  • Initiate, review, and oversee project administration and documentation to avoid claims and protect the interests of the company and its client.
  • Secure, review, process, and execute contract agreements.
  • Review, edit, finalize, and distribute project budgets.
  • Conduct pre-construction turnover meetings for assigned projects.
  • Ensure required permits and licenses are obtained and posted.
  • Set up, monitor, and update project schedules.
  • Coordinate procurement of materials and equipment with the purchasing agent, emphasizing buyout plans that meet or improve 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.
  • Develop billing schedules of values and obtain approval.
  • Maintain an overbilled cash position and request retention release bill-downs or payments.
  • Collect payments, progress billings, and retention receivables by their due dates.
  • Price, negotiate, and process change conditions and change-order work.
  • Ensure assigned projects are properly staffed with appropriate field forces, including reviewing, updating, and approving labor resource loading and labor productivity.
  • Oversee tools and rental equipment on assigned projects and promptly return equipment that is not required or being used.
  • Manage and forecast the financial performance of assigned projects, including ongoing cost control.
  • Prepare and submit required monthly contract valuations accurately and on time.
  • Review, approve, and process subcontractor and supplier invoices.

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