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Director of Design-Build & Engineering
Rk
Lead engineering design department, set strategy, manage projects & teams.
11d ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
Denver, CO
Office Full-Time
Company Size
1,600 Employees
Service Specialisms
Facility Operation
Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning (HVAC)
Plumbing
Structural Metal Framing
Construction Services
Advanced Fabrication
Building Services
Sector Specialisms
Mechanical
Service
Steel
Energy
Water
Electrical
Construction
Manufacturing
Role
What you would be doing
design meetings
model oversight
schematic design
estimate tracking
contract negotiation
stakeholder relations
- Attend and contribute to design meetings for Design-Build and Design-Assist projects.
- Provide oversight for engineering drawings and model assistance during construction.
- Develop and execute the strategic vision for the engineering design department.
- Foster and maintain relationships with key external stakeholders during preconstruction and construction phases.
- Participate in formulating narrative scopes and other relevant project documentation.
- Ensure compliance with all company policies and safety regulations.
- Prepare and present executive-level reports to upper management.
- Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing engineering design team.
- Ensure alignment of departmental goals with corporate objectives.
- Maintain or enhance project costs throughout the design phase.
- Ensure the accuracy and completeness of conceptual estimates and budgets.
- Follow the design assist and design build projects through preconstruction. Verify all value engineering and preconstruction agreements have been incorporated into the final construction documents.
- Establish and measure department goals, ensuring continuous improvement.
- Ensure all plans and specifications are current and accessible on the company server.
- Oversee the creation of schematic designs and design development estimates.
- Manage the tracking and reporting of project variances from schematic through construction documents.
- Ensure comprehensive contract scope negotiations and compliance with budget, VE, and trends.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for design-related inquiries from external stakeholders.
- Build and enhance customer relations to support business development efforts.
- Conduct performance reviews and evaluations for design staff.
- Represent the department in executive meetings and decision-making processes.
- Stay informed of market demands and adjust departmental strategies accordingly.
What you bring
professional engineer
mechanical
refrigeration
plumbing
8 years
leadership
- Must be a Professional Engineer with a current license
- Proficiency in evaluating technical drawings and project proposals.
- Expertise in the field with significant experience in mechanical, refrigeration, and plumbing sectors.
- Awards: Whether in Construction, Manufacturing, Fabrication, or Service, RK Industries is highly recognized and accredited throughout the industry: Accreditations & Recognition
- Demonstrated leadership with a high degree of creativity, foresight, and mature judgment.
- Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience with a proven track record in leading large-scale engineering and design projects.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication abilities.
- Strong strategic planning, organizational, and analytical skills.
- 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
- Benefits: RK Industries offers competitive benefits to support your growth and well-being: Benefits & Rewards
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Company
Overview
1963
Year Founded
The company traces its roots back to its founding in Colorado.
1985
Year Incorporated
The company became officially incorporated, marking a significant milestone in its growth journey.
- Headquartered in Denver with strategic facilities in Aurora, Henderson, Phoenix and Salt Lake City, it now anchors the Mountain West skyline.
- Combining construction, advanced fabrication, CNC machining and mission‑critical services, RK delivers end‑to‑end project solutions.
- Its seven business lines—Mechanical, Steel, Electrical, Mission Critical, Energy, Water, and Service—drive diversified revenue streams.
- Projects span from hospital systems and data centers to industrial plants and water infrastructure, showcasing wide sector competence.
- Despite operating at scale, RK retains its hands‑on ethos, leveraging in‑house fabrication bays and licensed professionals.
- Its expansion into the Southwest reflects a growth mindset, investing in large, purpose-built fabrication hubs.
- A rare blend in its market, RK complements traditional construction with precision machining, metal fabrication and full‑service value delivery.
- Hard Work. Big Passion.
- Respect, teamwork, passion and advancement.
- “Can‑do” attitude and drive to excel.
- Employees feel heard, valued and fulfilled through listening tours and brown‑bag sessions.
- Annual picnic, golf outings, BBQs, years‑of‑service celebrations.
- Safety, mentorship, accountability, relationships and teamwork.
50+ LEED Experts
LEED-Accredited Professionals
The company employs over 50 professionals who are accredited in the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) program, demonstrating expertise in sustainable design and construction.
100+ Sustainable Projects
Completed LEED-Certified Projects
The company has successfully completed over 100 projects that meet the rigorous sustainability standards set by the LEED certification program.
- First Colorado mechanical contractor in USGBC LEED program.
- Largest portfolio of LEED-certified mechanical projects in the state.
- ISO 14001:2015 environmental management system certified.
- Equal opportunity employer policy covering sex, gender identity, disability, etc.
- No DEI‑specific strategy or gender‑based targets publicly stated.
- No gender‑split workforce data disclosed.
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