• Piping Estimator

    RK Mechanical (Denver, CO)


    Piping Estimator

     

    Water Denver, Colorado

     

    Salary: USD 80000 - 120000 Annually

     

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    Description

    As an Estimator, you’ll work hands-on with industry-leading teams to shape the scope, find creative efficiencies, and drive the success of major builds across construction, fabrication, and service. You'll play a key role in delivering accurate, complete, and competitive estimates that set the foundation for world-class work.

     

    RK Overview

     

    RK Industries (RK) is a second-generation family-owned business built on hard work and strong values. Led by brothers Rick and Jon Kinning, we take pride in delivering a wide range of hands-on services including construction, manufacturing, custom fabrication, and building services. With seven specialized business units working in close coordination, we ensure every job is done right from start to finish. Our proven methods, focus on safety, and commitment to quality help bring our customers’ biggest ideas to life.

    Position Summary

    Provide complete and accurate trade specific estimates. Assemble Bid Tab with estimates and vendor/sub quotes. Coordinate and clarify scope internally and externally. Identify value engineering opportunities and fill in minor design/score gaps.

    Role Responsibilities

    + Must have solid understanding of estimation process.

    + Review project documents.

    + Identify scope of work.

    + Material, labor, and equipment takeoffs.

    + Walk difficult projects.

    + Identify and document difficult/ non-standard conditions.

    + Coordinate with Preconstruction Team to identify and fill scope gaps.

    + Clarify scope with General Contractor and Engineer.

    + Obtain quotes and coordinate/qualify scope with vendors and subcontractors.

    + Completely assemble the Bid Tab in a timely manner.

    + Provide value engineering ideas.

    + Verify estimate accuracy by comparing data versus similar bids.

    + File electronic documents.

    + Participate in turnover process to Operations.

    + Liaison between Estimating and Field Operations.

    + Follow up on past awards.

    Qualifications

    Primary Estimator 1

     

    + Indirect supervision.

    + Requires the use of advanced techniques and knowledge within his/her function.

    + Applies diversified knowledge of applicable principles and practices to a broad variety of assignments.

    + Makes decisions independently regarding complexities and methods.

    + Supervision and guidance related largely to overall objectives, critical issues, new concepts and policy matters.

    + Liaison to groups within and outside of his/her organization with responsibility to act independently regarding matters pertaining to his/her function.

    + College/University graduate with 7 years relevant experience or equivalent combination of skills and experience generally expected for specified technical roles.

     

    Professional Estimator 2

     

    + Indirect supervision.

    + Fully competent in all conventional aspects of subject matter or functional area.

    + Plans and conducts work requiring judgment in independent evaluation, selection and substantial adaptation/modification of standards.

    + Devises new solutions to problems encountered.

    + Independently performs most assignments with instruction

    + Receives guidance for unusual or complex problems and supervisor approval for changes in standards.

    + 3+ years of relevant experience.

    + College/university graduate or equivalent combination of skills and experience generally expected for specified technical roles.

     

    What Sets RK Industries Apart

     

    + Safety: Our unmatched culture of safety is our foremost core value, guiding everything we do each day: Health, Safety, & Environmental (https://rkindustries.com/about-us/safety/)

    + Awards: Whether in Construction, Manufacturing, Fabrication, or Service, RK Industries is highly recognized and accredited throughout the industry: Accreditations & Recognition (https://rkindustries.com/about-us/accreditations-affiliations/)

    + Benefits: RK Industries offers competitive benefits to support your growth and well-being: Benefits & Rewards (https://rkindustries.com/careers/benefits-rewards/)

    + Philanthropy: RK Industries not only builds our community through our projects, but also invests in it by supporting local services for over a decade through the RK Foundation: RK Foundation (https://rkindustries.com/about-us/rk-foundation/)

    + Development: Through RK University, we provide hands-on training and development opportunities that empower employees to advance their careers and grow within the company, to include leadership and technical learning opportunities, we well as our accredited apprentice program: RK University (https://rkindustries.com/careers/learning-and-development/) & RK Apprenticeship Program (https://rkindustries.com/careers/apprenticeship-program/)

     

    Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

     

    RK Industries, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law