Estimator

Join a team where your expertise helps bring complex construction projects to life. As an Estimator at RK Steel, you'll play a critical role in delivering accurate and competitive project estimates while collaborating with preconstruction, operations, vendors, and field teams. From reviewing project documents and performing detailed takeoffs to identifying value engineering opportunities and coordinating scope clarification, your attention to detail and industry knowledge will directly impact project success. If you thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and have a strong understanding of the estimating process, this is an opportunity to grow alongside experienced professionals while contributing to high-impact mechanical construction projects. We're looking for motivated individuals who take pride in precision, problem-solving, and delivering quality results. RKCompany Overview As a second-generation, family-owned enterprise, RK Industries, LLC (RK) offers a diverse range of construction, manufacturing, advancedfabricationand building services. Led by Rick and Jon Kinning, RKrepresentsseven distinct lines of business that work together to provide seamless project collaboration. Our exclusive building methodologies, accredited safetystandardsand professional executionallow us to turn our customers' greatest concepts into reality. PositionSummary The primary role of the Estimator is to 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. Support mechanical and structural steel. RoleResponsibilities 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 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. MinimumPhysical Requirementsand 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 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 Awards : Whether in Construction, Manufacturing, Fabrication, or Service, RK Industries is highly recognized and accredited throughout the industry: Accreditations & Recognition Benefits : RK Industries offers competitive benefits to support your growth and well-being: 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 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&RK 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr