Estimator - Water

Job description

Join the RK team as an Estimator where your expertise directly impacts winning work and successful project execution. You’ll play a key role in developing accurate, competitive trade-specific estimates, collaborating with sales, preconstruction, and field teams, and shaping project strategy through scope analysis and value engineering. If you’re detail-oriented, thrive in a collaborative environment, and enjoy turning plans into actionable, well-supported bids, this role offers meaningful involvement from pursuit through project handoff. Self.Made. at RK At RK, Self. Made. isn’t a tagline, it’s how work gets done. People here build more than projects; they build capability, confidence, and careers they can be proud of. With so much work designed and fabricated in-house, ideas move quickly from concept to shop floor to job site. Teams collaborate across disciplines, solve real-world challenges, and grow through hands-on work that truly matters RK Company Overview RK Industries is a second-generation family-owned company led by brothers Rick and Jon Kinning. With seven specialized business units working together, we deliver construction, fabrication, manufacturing, and building services with a focus on safety, quality, and craftsmanship. People join RK for the craftsmanship, complexity, and the ability to make a real impact. Our in-house capabilities mean employees see their ideas become real solutions, creating meaningful collaboration and clear visibility into how work gets built. Growth happens through challenging projects, mentorship from experienced builders, and opportunities that stretch your skill set. With RK University, accredited apprenticeships, competitive benefits, and deep community investment, RK offers the stability of a family-owned company with the opportunity and momentum of an industry leader. Salary range: $85,000-$125,000/year Position Summary Provide complete and accurate trade-specific estimates. Assemble bid tabulations and take-offs with estimates and vendor/subcontractor quotes. Coordinate and clarify scope internally and externally. Work with and support Preconstruction team to successfully deliver project bid and proposals on time Role Responsibilities Review project documents, including proposed plans, specifications, addenda, and related documents. Identify scope of work, project requirements, constraints, and potential risks. Collaborate with Sales, field personnel, engineers, consultants, and project managers to verify scope and project approach. Identify scope gaps, clarifications, exclusions, and inconsistencies in proposal documents. Perform material, labor, and equipment takeoffs with accuracy and consistency. Comply with all safety policies and procedures. Drive for a zero incidents or accidents safety culture. Conduct site walks. Provide value engineering input and ideas. Obtain quotes and coordinate/quality scope with vendors and subcontractors. Assist with preparing bid packages, proposals, and supporting documentation. Validate compliance with codes, regulations, and client requirements. Evaluate all estimate components for accuracy and completeness before submission. Assemble project take-offs and bid tabulations (Bid Tab) in a timely manner. Participate in turnover process to Operations. Liaise between Estimating, Sales, Preconstruction and Field Operations. File electronic documents. Maintain organized estimate files, including notes, drawings, revisions, and correspondence. Develop and maintain cost databases, pricing, and benchmarking tools. Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications 2+ years of relevant experience. Requires the use of advanced techniques and knowledge within his/her/their function. Applies diversified knowledge of applicable principles and practices to a broad variety of assignments. Makes decisions independently regarding complexities and methods. Liaises with groups within and outside of his/her/their organization, with responsibility to act independently regarding matters pertaining to his/her/their function. Provides direction for complex or high-value estimates. Develops new estimating methodologies, pricing strategies, and benchmarking tools to improve accuracy and competitiveness. Represents the estimating function in high-level internal and external discussions. College/University graduate 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