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

• Manage and mentor an effective Estimating Team.
• Conduct employee reviews for Estimating Team.
• Distribute workload amongst Estimating Team.
• Track productivity on past projects and follow up on past awards.
• Fill in minor and major scope/design gaps.
• Provide detailed breakouts for customers including accurate scope letters and exclusions.
• Provide extensive value engineering ideas.
• Review all project documents and ensure accurate scopes of work are prepared.
• Prepare and or review material, labor, and equipment takeoffs.
• Walk difficult projects to ensure accurate and constructable take-off.
• Identify and document difficult/non-standard conditions.
• Clarify scope with General Contractor, Engineer, and Preconstruction Team.
• Obtain quotes and coordinate/qualify scope with vendors and subcontractors.
• Maintain positive vendor relations. Network as needed.
• Verify estimate accuracy by comparing data versus similar bids and historical trends.
• Liaison between Estimating, Preconstrucion, and Operations.
• Oversee and maintain updated and accurate database pricing.
• Provide complete and accurate trade specific estimates.
• Review and or assemble bid tab with estimates and vendor/sub quotes.
• Completely assemble the bid tab in a timely manner with assistance of estimating teams.
• Facilitate and participate in pre-bid/post-bid meetings.
• Ensure bid margins align with Business Unit expectations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Team Leader
• College/University graduate preferred with 15 years relevant experience or equivalent combination of skills and experience with proven specialist expertise including fiscal responsibilities.
• Independent decision making.
• Responsible for a single department or functional area either as a manager or functional expert.
• Initiates and maintains relationships with key staff, other departments, and external stakeholders (vendors, clients, partners).
• Makes authoritative decisions and recommendations having important impact on activities of the company.
• Demonstrates a high degree of creativity, foresight and mature judgment in anticipating and solving unprecedented complexities.
• Determines program objectives and requirements, organizing programs and projects and developing standards and guidelines for diverse activities.

Company Benefits

• Comprehensive medical plans with HSA and FSA options for you and your family.
• Generous 401(k) plan with immediate company match – 100% vested.
• Dental and vision insurance for your well-being.
• Short-term and long-term disability plans available after one year.
• Company provided life insurance and AD&D with options for supplemental buy-ups.
• Enjoy paid time off and holidays.
• Get paid weekly for your convenience.

In-house Programs

• Elevate your skills with career development training at RK University.
• Unlock discounts on essential products and services like phones, internet and work apparel.
• Participate in fun company and team-building events.
• Make a difference with volunteering opportunities.

Partnership Programs

• Access confidential counseling for personal issues and financial advice.
• Enjoy exclusive discounts on entertainment, including amusement park tickets and restaurant specials.

Safety is Our Top Priority

• Comply with all company policies and procedures.
• Prompt, punctual, and regular attendance during core business hours, in an office environment (not a telecommuting position), currently located in the Henderson area of Denver, including a reliable means of transport to and from work. Ability to occasionally travel between corporate offices and jobsites within the Denver Metro Area, during work hours.
• All employees are accountable for safety and health and are empowered to stop work if an unsafe condition is present. Employees should immediately notify their supervisor so that the hazard may be corrected

Minimum Physical Requirements

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to: stand, sit, talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer, telephone, and a variety of office equipment.
• Occasionally may need to reach, stoop, or kneel.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision requirements due to computer work

Why RK is a Great Place to Work

At RK, we take immense pride in our diverse business units, each specializing in delivering exceptional projects, products and services to our customers. What sets us apart is our unique ability to integrate these services, providing comprehensive solutions and offering our employees ample opportunities for growth and learning across different businesses.

• RK Mechanical: commercial and industrial plumbing, mechanical, process and HVAC contracting.
• RK Steel: custom fabrication and manufacturing of structural steel and miscellaneous metals for various industries.
• RK Electrical: commercial and industrial electrical contracting and service.
• RK Water: groundwater dewatering and remediation, facilities water treatment and custom fabrication.
• RK Service: commercial and industrial building and maintenance services.
• RK Energy: custom fabrication for various industries requiring ASME and modular skidded solutions.
• RK Mission Critical: design and manufacturing for off-site constructed modular solutions.

Our commitment to excellence has been recognized with numerous awards for our outstanding performance and contributions, including high rankings in various categories from the Denver Business Journal and ABC’s Top Performers by Market, illustrating our broad expertise. We’ve been consistently recognized as a top private company and a leading employer by ColoradoBiz Magazine, and we're proud of our long-standing position as number one in the Top 50 Family-Owned Companies since 2011.

Our strong commitment to safety, wellness and employee development has earned us prestigious accolades:

• ABC Step Awards
• ACCA Award Member
• AGC Safety Utah
• American Heart Association Fit-Friendly Worksite Award
• Wellness Workdays and Harvard Medical School Best Wellness Employer Certification
• Colorado Workforce Development Council Excellence in Apprenticeship Award
• Business Experiential Learning Commission Colorado Apprentice Award

In addition to our engagement with the community, we have been acknowledged in:

• Denver Business Journal Corporate Philanthropy rankings
• Named among The Civic 50 Colorado as one of the most community-minded companies

Each of our business units has its own impressive list of awards and recognitions, such as:

• Engineering News Record Top 20 Firms in Steel Erection
• ABC Excellence in Construction Awards
• AGC Awards for Construction Excellence
• Xcel Energy Top Trade Partner in Energy Efficiency
• USGBC LEED Program Member
• IECRM Annual Summit Awards
• MFG Magazine Colorado Manufacturing Awards

We also adhere to rigorous quality standards and accreditations, including:

• ISO 9001:2015
• ISO 14001:2015
• ISO 45001:2018
• AISC certifications

As a new member of our team, you’ll be joining a company that’s not just award-winning but is also consistently striving to exceed expectations and deliver excellence in all we do. Become an essential part of our thriving and dynamic team, where your contributions will drive our continued success.