Pipe Systems Design Lead

Position Summary

As a Pipe Systems Design Lead at RK Industries, you’re at the forefront of digital construction innovation—transforming contract drawings into detailed, build-ready Revit and BIM models that drive prefabrication, quality, and efficiency. You’ll collaborate closely with field managers and fabrication teams, reviewing design intent and constructability, implementing QC on shop drawings, and championing best practices from the field to the model.

Work closely with the Preconstruction Team, Project Managers, VDC/BIM, Field and Manufacturing team to determine material and fabrication best practices, optimize every project prior to spooling drawings for fabrication, and mentor and train staff on trade‑specific methods.

• Provide direction and leadership to the department team to achieve high quality, productivity, and safe standards.
• Ensure compliance with production schedules, process quality, efficiency standards, budget, inventory, and data reporting.
• Facilitate improvement through team involvement, training, and education on specific tasks, safety issues, and company‑related functions.
• Administer corrective action and maintain training matrix.
• Assemble pricing comparisons for optimization and material selection opportunities.
• Review contract drawings for design intent and constructability prior to VDC/BIM kick‑off.
• Evaluate appropriate applications for prefabrication, packaging, and delivery.
• Review shop operations for best practices and productivity tracking tools.
• Conduct quality control reviews and corrections of VDC/BIM drawings or models in compliance with contract documents.
• Perform quality control review of fabrication drawings prior to delivery to shop.
• Regularly walk project sites with Project Field Managers to document best practices and field material preferences.
• Other duties as assigned.

• 5+ years pipe fitting or experience with piping and hydronics.
• College/University graduate preferred with 5 years relevant experience or equivalent.
• Indirect supervision experience.
• Knowledge of project plans, scope, schedule, specs, submittals, budget, and verification of revised materials and systems.
• Firm understanding of drafting and design techniques with clear, concise communication.
• Ability to make independent decisions regarding complexities and methods.
• Superior presentation, time management, and planning abilities.
• Strong critical thinking skills.
• Strong teamwork and relationship management skills.

• Stand, sit, talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer, telephone, and a variety of office equipment.
• Occasionally reach, stoop, or kneel.
• Close vision required due to computer work.

Salary $100,000–$110,000