Sr. Mechanical Estimator

Description
Senior Estimator
Aurora, CO $95,000-$120,000 + Bonus + Benefits
Lead the Bid. Shape the Project. Build What’s Next.Senior Estimators at RK Industries play a critical role in bringing complex projects from concept to reality. In this role, you’ll lead high-impact bids, provide strategic pricing and value engineering, mentor Estimators, and partner closely with Preconstruction and Operations to set projects up for success.

At RK, you’ll have the opportunity to influence how we approach projects from the earliest stages while working alongside experienced teams across construction, fabrication, manufacturing, and building services.

This is an opportunity to put your estimating expertise to work on meaningful projects with a growing, second-generation, family-owned company that values safety, innovation, craftsmanship, and career development.
What You’ll Do

• Lead and coordinate estimates for complex projects from initial concept through bid submission and turnover to Operations.
• Mentor, train, and support Estimators while ensuring the team is prepared for upcoming bids.
• Review project documents and identify scope, design, and estimating gaps.
• Perform and oversee material, labor, and equipment takeoffs.
• Develop conceptual, budgetary, and trend pricing for Preconstruction projects.
• Provide detailed pricing breakouts and complete, trade-specific estimates.
• Identify and develop value engineering opportunities that improve project value and constructability.
• Clarify project scope with General Contractors, Engineers, vendors, subcontractors, and internal teams.
• Obtain, review, and qualify vendor and subcontractor quotes.
• Assemble accurate and timely bid tabs and pre-close bids before submission.
• Compare estimates against historical data and similar projects to verify accuracy.
• Track productivity and pricing from completed projects and incorporate lessons learned into future estimates.
• Identify and document difficult, non-standard, or unique project conditions.
• Update and maintain estimating database pricing.
• Serve as a key liaison between Estimating, Preconstruction, and Operations.
• Support project turnover by helping ensure Operations has the information needed for successful execution.

• 10+ years of relevant estimating experience or an equivalent combination of education, skills, and experience.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Strong knowledge of estimating, project scope, pricing, and construction processes.
• Ability to independently make sound decisions and recommendations that impact projects and business objectives.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to anticipate challenges and develop creative solutions for complex or non-standard projects.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build relationships across departments and with external partners.
• Experience mentoring or developing Estimators is preferred.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver accurate work within deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to understand both the big picture and the finer details of a project.