Project Engineer Intern- Summer 2027

Description As a second-generation, family-owned enterprise, RK Industries, LLC (RK) offers a diverse range of construction, manufacturing, advanced fabrication and building services. Led by Rick and Jon Kinning, RK represents seven distinct lines of business that work together to provide seamless project collaboration. Our exclusive building methodologies, accredited safety standards and professional execution allow us to turn our customers’ greatest concepts into reality. Position and Responsibilities Overview Assist with and/or perform the following as delegated by the assigned Project Manager: Manage contractual agreements with owners, contractors, subcontractors, material suppliers, field staff, and within RK’s management system. Ensure daily corporate documentation is completed and up to date, including time cards, daily reports, additional work authorizations, receiving documents, as-built drawings, etc. Negotiate terms, conditions, and scope of work for contractual agreements issued to RK in accordance with corporate policies and procedures, and estimate bid proposal. Prepare and distribute initial project budget. Coordinate and attend RK in-house pre-construction meetings. Ensure permits and/or licenses are obtained and current for project. Coordinate timely completion and thorough buy-out procedures on materials and equipment, in conjunction with the superintendent and purchasing department, with emphasis on maintaining all buy-outs under the established budget. Ensure superintendent’s take-offs are complete, accurate and on time. Buy-out, negotiate and issue all lower-tier subcontract(s), with emphasis on complete scopes in compliance with the contract documents and within the established budget. Oversee and coordinate the project submittal approval process. Responsible for proper/timely processing of shop drawings, product submittals, operation and maintenance manuals, and recording all as-built drawings. Responsible for the administration of the signed subcontract requirements with respect to conformance with the agreement, contract documents, and change orders. Assist in the development, preparation, and finalization of RK’s mechanical construction CPM schedule with input from superintendent(s). Coordinate ordering, processing, and delivery of materials and equipment with vendors and purchasing department. Coordinate communications and correspondences from owners, general contractors, and subcontractors. Review reports, including those prepared by local police, for completeness and accuracy, and forward to vice president of finance. Ensure project quality control procedures are followed during construction process, in accordance with the contract documents and RK’s policies and procedures. Ensure that change orders requests (COR’s) are processed in accordance with proper procedures, and that the superintendent has information required for implementation. Ensure change orders (CO’s) are…