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.

The peRKs:
RK Contributions

• 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’s 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

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

• Ensure compliance with weekly certified payroll reporting on contracts subject to the Davis-Bacon Act
• Responsible for creating and updating all craft/class templates and weekly payroll submissions
• Building relationships with owner/agencies and tracking wage anniversaries for Davis-Bacon projects
• Work directly with Operations and General Contractors regarding Prevailing Wage projects, wage determinations and maintain accuracy on certified reporting
• Enter apprentices in Rapids DOL program, upload all OA Certificates on apprentices for new enrollments, renewals and changes.
• Reconciles payroll-related general ledger and prepares reports or statements summarizing payroll-related accounts
• Strong proficiency in developing and updating spreadsheets in excel
• Ability to effectively tie out year end taxable and gross wages for year end reconciliation
• Responds to various payroll & benefit annual surveys, report requests and prepares wage reports for outside auditing agencies
• Create when necessary manual fringe schedules for all craft employees
• In depth knowledge of annual true up for Prevailing Wage actual vs. projected employer liabilities
• Assisting with year-end and tax reconciliation, auditing and reporting
• Create and update all craft/class templates and review all weekly certified payroll submissions for accuracy
• Upload certified payroll weekly transcripts into LCP Tracker, eMars and Ecomply systems for 70 weekly Prevailing Wage projects
• Understand and comply with DOL requirements on Federal Prevailing Wage projects
• Review, correct and resubmit all Prevailing Wage rejections and process restitution when necessary
• Assists the Director or Payroll & Benefits as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Accountability:

• Comply with all company policies and procedures.
• 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
• RK Mechanical employees and subcontractors are required to implement and maintain all safety and health systems practices including the training requirement of RK Mechanical Orientation

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.

Qualifications:

• 5-7 years relevant experience required.
• Associate’s Degree or equivalent experience.
• Experience in Certified Payroll / Davis-Bacon / Prevailing Wage payroll required
• Experience on Viewpoint preferred but not required
• Detail oriented
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to work in high volume, fast-paced atmosphere
• Ability to meet deadlines in a timely manner
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail and data-entry accuracy required
• Proficient Microsoft Excel skills
• Previous Construction industry experience preferred

Associate Career Level:

• Works with limited supervision.
• Performs administrative and technical responsibilities.
• Contributes to the development and improvement of concepts, techniques and procedures.
• Coordinates own tasks with a specific range of responsibilities under established procedures.
• Contributes to a team under general supervision of an experienced professional or manager.
• Requires judgment or initiative in resolving issues and making recommendations.

WORKPLACE AWARDS

Denver Business Journal Denver-Area Private Companies: Ranked #21 in 2021, #19 in 2019 and various ranks in previous ten years or more

Denver Business Journal Denver-Area Private Sector Employers: Ranked #12 in 2022, #25 in 2021, #19 in 2019

Denver Business Journal Fastest-Growing Denver-Area Private Companies: Ranked #6, 2019

Denver Business Journal Fast 50 list: Ranked #6 2019

ABC’s Top 200 Performers: Ranked #31 in 2022, Ranked #22 in 2021, Ranked #16 in 2020, Ranked #18 in 2019

ABC’s Top 75 Trade Contractors: Ranked #11 in 2022, Ranked #7 in 2021

ABC’s Top Performers by Market:

Airport Contractor: Ranked #15 in 2022

Entertainment Contractor: Ranked #9 in 2022

High Tech Contractor: Ranked #8 in 2022

Hospitality Contractor: Ranked #10 in 2022

Mixed Use Contractor: Ranked #6 in 2022

Museums, Monuments and Parks Contractor: Ranked #9 in 2022

Office Contractor: Ranked #20 in 2022

Wellness Workdays and Harvard Medical School Best Wellness Employer Certification: 2019 Silver

ColoradoBiz Magazine Top Company 2021 Awards: Winner, Category: Construction Engineering

ColoradoBiz Magazine Top Company 2017 Awards: Winner, Category: Construction Engineering

ColoradoBiz Magazine Top 50 Family Owned Companies: Ranked #1 since 2011

ColoradoBiz Magazine Top 200 Private Companies: Ranked #8 in 2021 and 2020, Ranked #10 in 2019, Ranked #11 2018

ColoradoBiz Magazine Top 250 Private Companies: Every year since 2011

American Heart Association Fit-Friendly Worksite Award: 2020 (Gold), 2019 (Gold), 2018 (Gold), 2017 (Silver), 2016 (Platinum), 2015 (Gold)

Colorado Workforce Development Council: Celebration of Excellence in Apprenticeship, 2018 Outstanding Employer

Business Experiential Learning Commission: 2020 Colorado Apprentice Award, Employer category

Engineering News Record Specialty Contractor of the Year - Mountain States: 2020

Health Links Healthy Workplace: Certified leader in 2022 and 2021

SAFETY AWARDS

ABC STEP Awards: Diamond level: 2022, 2017, Platinum level: 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2016, 2015, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008

ACCA Award Member: Safety Master’s Club

AGC Safety Utah: Silver Award with 5 stars, 2022

COMMUNITY AND PHILANTHROPY

Denver Business Journal Corporate Foundations: Ranked # 6 in 2021, #7 in 2020, #6 in 2019

Denver Business Journal Denver Area Corporate Philanthropists: Ranked #22 in 2021, #23 in 2020

The Civic 50 Colorado: One of the most community-minded companies 2020, 2019

Carson J Spencer Foundation: 2015 Corporate Shooting Star Award for RK’s suicide prevention efforts