Senior Estimator- Electrical

Description

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 JonKinning, 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

• Prepares estimates with the proper level of detail for all design stages :
• 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 o Identify and document difficult / non-standard conditions Qualifications

estimating experience.

equivalent field experience.

Architects / Engineers, and subcontractors.

standards and guidelines for diverse activities.

Company Benefits

In-house Programs

Partnership Programs

Safety is Our Top Priority

Minimum Physical Requirements

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.

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 ColoradoBizMagazine , and we're proud of our long-standing position as number one in the Top 50 Family-Owned Companies since 2011.

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