Project Manager

RK is a multifaceted, industry-leading, specialty contractor headquartered in Denver, CO, with decades of experience working in the construction, manufacturing and building services industries. As a second-generation family-owned enterprise, RK prides itself on developing strong relationships with customers, as true project partners, throughout the Mountain West region. RK brings creativity, performance and optimism to every project. 

RK Mechanical offers commercial and industrial plumbing, mechanical piping, process piping, HVAC and refrigeration construction.

The peRKs:

RK Contributions medical plans with HSA and FSA options for you and your family

• Four medical plans with HSA and FSA options for you and your family
• 401(k) plan with company match that is 100% immediately vested
• Dental and vision insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability plans available after one year
• Company provided life insurance and AD&D with options for supplemental buy-ups.
• Paid time off and holidays
• Weekly pay

In-house Programs

• Career development training for all levels through RK University
• Discounts on products and services for life necessities such as phone, internet, and work apparel 
• Fun company and team building events, and volunteering opportunities

Partnership Programs

• Confidential counseling for personal issues, financial advice and more
• Discounts on entertainment including amusement park tickets, restaurant specials and more

 What you’ll be working on:

• 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.
• 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.
• Initiate setup, monitoring and updating of project scheduling.
• Ensure required submittal review, processing and approvals, and submittal logs are set-up and maintained.
• Collect payments, progress billing and retention receivables, on or before due dates.
• 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.

 What is expected of a Project Manager:

• Company Leader.
• Responsible for one or more programs/functions of such diversity and scope to be of critical importance to overall company objectives.
• Negotiates critical and controversial issues with top-level employees and officers.
• Plays a role in company business strategy development and execution.
• Makes authoritative decisions and recommendations having significant impact on extensive and related activities of the company.
• Demonstrates a high degree of creativity, foresight, and mature judgment in planning, organizing and guiding extensive programs and activities of importance.
• Manages autonomous individuals, managers and diverse groups giving broader direction.
• Expert in field, extensive relevant experience, 15 years.
• Masters or college/university graduate or equivalent combination of skills and experience generally required.

Local Awards:

• Denver Business Journal        
  • #1 Denver-Area Mechanical Contractor 2014- Present
  • #6 Fastest Growing Denver Area Private Company: X-Large, 2019
  • #7 Denver-Area Corporate Foundation, 2020
  • #7 Denver-Area Manufacturing Firm, 2020
  • #14 Denver-Area Healthiest Employers, 2020
  • #16 Largest Denver-Area Private Employer, 2020
  • #22 Denver-Area Private-Sector Employer, 2020
  • #23 Denver-Area Corporate Philanthropists, 2020
• ColoradoBiz Magazine
  • #8 Top 200 Private Companies List, 2020
• Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) - Rocky Mountain
  • 1^st Place Specialty Contractor Award of Excellence- Ascent Union Station
  • 2^nd Place Specialty Contractor Award of Merit- Pike Peak National Cemetery
  • Accredited Quality Contractor (AQC)
  • “Platinum Level” Company in STEP Safety Management System

• Platinum level ratings or higher from the ABC STEP program for nine of the past twelve consecutive years

• Colorado Manufacturing Awards
  • RK Mission Critical- CMA Building and Construction Manufacturer of the Year
• Colorado Workforce Development Council
  • 2020 Colorado Apprenticeship Program of the Year, Employer

National Awards:

• Engineering News Record
  • 2020 ENR Mountain States Specialty Contractor of the Year
  • 2019 Colorado Project of the Year Winner- Gaylord Rockies
  • 2020 Office/Retail/Mixed-Use, Award of Merit: Financial House
  • 2020 Cultural/Worship, Award of Merit: Denver Art Museum Sie Welcome Center
  • Top 40 and highest ranked Mechanical Firm in Colorado on ENRs Top 50 Firms in Mechanical, 2020
  • #8 Top 20 Firms in Sheet Metal, 2020
  • #19 Top 20 Firms in Steel Erection, 2020
  • #95 ENRs “The Top 600 Specialty Contractors”, 2020
• Associated Builders and Contractors
  • #16 Top 200 Performers, 2020
  • #2 Top 20 Plumbing/HVAC Contractors, 2020
  • #5 Top 30 Electrical Contractors, 2020
• America Heart Association
  • Gold Level Employer