Assistant Project Manager

The Mechanical Assistant Project Manager plays a key supporting role in the successful execution of complex mechanical construction projects. From coordinating submittals and managing procurement to tracking schedules, budgets, and change orders, this role is critical in keeping projects organized, efficient, and on track. Working alongside experienced Project Managers and field leaders, you’ll gain hands-on exposure to the full project lifecycle while sharpening your skills in communication, problem-solving, and technical coordination. This position is an ideal opportunity for someone looking to grow into a leadership role within the mechanical construction industry. Assistant Project Managers are valued for their attention to detail, follow-through, and ability to keep multiple priorities moving forward. Their work helps bridge the gap between office and field, supporting seamless delivery from kickoff to closeout. RK 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 cash position, 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, inc…