Preconstruction Manager

Water Denver, Colorado
Salary: USD 115000 - 140000 Annually


Description

RK Company Overview  
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
 
  • Work closely with Sales team on open opportunities to understand the opportunity, scope of work and generate timely estimates for sales proposals.
  • Evaluate project opportunities for technical, financial and logistical risks.
  • Develop and manage estimating and proposal schedules.
  • Ability to create conceptual designs and rough order of magnitude estimates to meet customer requests.
  • Lead, train, and develop the Preconstruction team members.
  • Develop schematic design and design development estimates with Sales and Preconstruction team members.
  • Lead and perform opportunity intake and documentation functions.
  • Guide scope and bid development through bid closing functions.
  • Ensure plans and specifications comply with budget and accepted VE and Trends.
  • Document opportunity scope of work and ensure compliance with budget, value engineering, and trends.
  • Key contributor for estimating meetings.
  • Drive estimates to completion to meet bid due dates.
  • Keep records of meeting minutes for opportunity development, design and preconstruction phases.
  • Help manage CRM data for open opportunities.
  • Ensure sales opportunity plans and specifications are updated and complete on the company server.
  • Work with external stakeholders during the preconstruction phase.
  • Take a lead role in the formulation of scope narratives.
  • Manage customer feedback and interaction during proposal phase of project.
  • Help build strong customer relations and repeat business.
  • Provide engineering assistance as requested to the Operations team during construction.
Qualifications 
Career Level: Preconstruction Manager 1
 
  • College/university graduate in business, engineering or science or 10+ years equivalent combination of skills and experience generally required.
  • 5+ years leading estimating and/or preconstruction projects in a mechanical, plumbing or water treatment environment.
  • Participates in company business strategy development and execution. 
  • Participates in decisions and recommendations having impact on preconstruction related activities of the company.
  • Demonstrates creativity, foresight, and mature judgment in planning, organizing and guiding the preconstruction process.
Career Level: Preconstruction Manager 2
 
  • College/university graduate in business, engineering or science or 10+ years equivalent combination of skills and experience generally required.
  • 5+ years leading estimating and/or large scale preconstruction projects in a mechanical, plumbing or water treatment environment.
  • Participates in business related issues with top-level employees and officers.
  • Strongly participates in company business strategy development and execution. 
  • Participates in decisions and recommendations having impact on preconstruction related activities of the company.
  • Demonstrates creativity, foresight, and mature judgment in planning, organizing and guiding the preconstruction process.
Career Level: Preconstruction Manager 3
 
  • College/university graduate in business, engineering or science or 10+ years equivalent combination of skills and experience generally required.
  • 5+ years leading estimating and/or large scale preconstruction projects in a mechanical, plumbing or water treatment environment.
  • Engages and negotiates critical business related issues with top-level employees and officers.
  • Participates at a senior level in company business strategy development and execution. 
  • Makes informed decisions and recommendations having significant impact on preconstruction related activities of the company.
  • Demonstrates a high degree of creativity, foresight, and mature judgment in planning, organizing and guiding extensive preconstruction programs and activities of high importance. 
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. 
  • 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 requirements of RK Mechanical Orientation, shop specific orientation, CPR/First Aid/AED/Bloodborne Pathogens, Hazard Identification and Reporting, and OSHA 10. 
Minimum Physical Requirements  
  • Work outside, inside, and in dusty, noisy and hazardous areas. 
  • Work in high places, tight places, confined spaces and/or other adverse locations. 
  • Climb, balance, squat, kneel and crouch. 
  • Work in all types of weather. 
  • Must have working knowledge of all trade materials and tools. 
  • Ability to lift and carry 51 to 75 lbs. occasionally, and/or 31 to 45 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 16 to 22 pounds of force constantly to move objects. 
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.  

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