Senior Estimator

Description

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 mentorship and training of Estimators. Verify Estimating team is prepared for the bid. Pre-close bid tabs. Prepare trend pricing for projects in Preconstruction. Provide conceptual budgetary pricing. Coordinate and clarify scope internally and externally. Assist Preconstruction team during project turnover to Operations.

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

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.

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

Required Experience :

Senior IC

Key Skills

Gas Chromatography,Bluebeam,Construction Estimating,Construction Experience,HeavyBid,Sage,Pricing,Cost Control,Construction Management,Project Management Software,Microsoft Project,Auto Estimating

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Yearly Salary Salary : 115000 - 130000