Description

•  Conceptual, Schematic Design, Design Development and Construction Documents.  
• Identify and fill in scope gaps per product/project requirements.  
• Assists with maintaining the estimating cost data base, track past productivity rates, and track historical 
  pricing for subcontractors to expedite budget pricing turnaround and to cross check estimate accuracy.  
• Assemble bid tab with estimates, vendor quotes, and subcontractor quotes.  
• Populate bid forms, pricing breakouts, and optional pricing per the product/project requirements.  
• Consults with customers, architects/engineers, subcontractors, and material suppliers to discuss 
  and formulate estimates, cost reduction options, and resolve issues.  
• Clarify scope with customers, architects/engineers, and prepare proposal RFI’s.  
•  Studies specifications to assist the production team in planning procedures for construction on basis of 
  starting and completion times and staffing requirements for each phase of construction.  
•  Researches construction documents and analyzes specifications to determine estimated costs.  
•  Works with the production team throughout the preconstruction process in reviewing plans and 
  specifications for constructability issues and determining general requirements on the project.  
• Creates, maintains, and manages the preconstruction / design schedule for projects.  
• Has the ability to manage and track multiple preconstruction projects at once.  
•  Manage the subcontractor prequalification process and assure that awarded subcontractors have 
  the proper experience and financial capabilities to perform on the project.  
• Reviews design documents for proper information to receive accurate pricing from subcontractors and 
  suppliers, and generates value engineering ideas.  
• For self-performed scopes, prepare quantity take-offs and estimated costs of materials, labor, and 
  specialty equipment per project requirements.  
• Assures that self-performed estimates comply with the requirements of the project.  
• Understands how to create proper bid packages and works with the design team on the information 
  required in each package to assure complete bids and providing the production team the right 
  information needed to start production or maintain the project schedule.  
•  Manages the subcontractor/vendor solicitation process, assuring that team members are part of the 
  approval process for all bid lists.  
•  Supervises and/or writes the specific and general instructions to bidders and required bid forms.  
• Reviews subcontractor/ supplier bids for conformity to contract requirements and determines 
  acceptable bids.  
• Write project scope letter, project narrative, and develop project proposal as required  
• Presents and explains project budgets to customers, designers, and production teams. 
•  Works with the Chief Estimator in the creation of all final estimates to be given to the production and 
  accounting team for creation of the project budgets.  
•  After project award, conduct a turnover meeting to product managers, project managers, and 
  production teams.  
•  Knowledge in the following CSI master format divisions: 01 General Requirements, 05 Metals, 06 Wood[1]Plastics-Composites, 07 Thermal & Moisture Protection, 08 Openings, 09 Finishes, 21 Fire Suppression, 
  22 Plumbing, 23 HVAC, 26 Electrical, 27 Communications, and 28 Electronic Safety & Security.  
• Familiarity / Proficiency with the following software or internet-based programs (training available): 
  o BlueBeam 
  o MS Visio 
  o OST 
  o MS Excel (advanced skills) 
  o MS Word 
  o MS Project (Scheduling) 
  o BIM 360 
  · Identify and document difficult/non-standard conditions 

•  Minimum of ten (10) years commercial construction experience with a minimum of four (4) years of 
  estimating experience.  
•  B.S. degree in Construction Management, Architectural Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or 
  equivalent field experience.  
•  Data center experience a big plus  
•  Independent sales strengths for presentations and projects pursuits  
• History of successfully working internally with teams and externally with customers, 
  Architects/Engineers, and subcontractors.  
•  Independent decision making.  
• Initiates and maintains relationships with RKMC team and RKI employees.  
•  Makes authoritative decisions and recommendations having important impact on activities of the company.  
• Demonstrates a high degree of creativity, foresight and mature judgment  
• Determines program objectives and requirements, organizing programs and projects and developing 
  standards and guidelines for diverse activities.  

• 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.  

• 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.  

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

• 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.
     

• 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.  

• 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.   

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