Estimator - Water

RK; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Training and development opportunities

Strong safety culture

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking an Estimator to develop accurate and competitive estimates essential for project success. This role requires over 7 years of relevant experience and involves responsibilities such as collaborating with teams, conducting takeoffs, and ensuring compliance with regulations. The firm promotes a safety-oriented culture and offers growth through hands-on training and development opportunities. Join the team to impact project outcomes and build a meaningful career.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of relevant experience in estimating within construction.
• Advanced knowledge of estimation methodologies and practices.
• Excellent decision-making and independent responsibility skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop accurate and competitive trade-specific estimates.
• Collaborate with internal and external teams to clarify scope.
• Perform material, labor, and equipment takeoffs accurately.

Skills

Estimation techniques

Construction knowledge

Project management

Collaboration

Education

College/University degree or equivalent experience

Job description

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.

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

• 7+ years of relevant experience.
• Requisite advanced techniques and knowledge within the estimation function.
• Application of diversified knowledge of applicable principles and practices to a broad variety of assignments.
• Independent decision‑making regarding complex methodology.
• Liaison with internal and external groups, exercising independent responsibility within the 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 corresponding 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, including leadership and technical learning opportunities, and 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.