Preconstruction Manager

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Rk
Family‑owned construction and fabrication specialist offering mechanical, steel, electrical, energy and water services.
Lead preconstruction team, oversee estimates, VE, contracts, and client relations
20 days ago ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Intermediate (4-7 years), Experienced (8-12 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
engineering support
estimate development
document management
variance tracking
stakeholder coordination
contract negotiation
  • Provide engineering assistance as requested to the Operations team during construction.
  • Negotiate Contract Scope and ensure compliance with Budget, VE, and Trends.
  • Plays a role in company business strategy development and execution.
  • Makes authoritative decisions and recommendations having significant impact on extensive and related activities of the company.
  • Ensure plans and specifications are updated and complete on the company server.
  • Work with External Stakeholders during the preconstruction phase.
  • Assist in the formulation of Narrative Scopes.
  • Lead, train, and develop the Preconstruction Engineers.
  • Negotiates critical and controversial issues with top-level employees and officers.
  • Attend design meetings for Design Build and Design Assist projects.
  • Develop schematic design and design development estimates with Preconstruction Engineers using DB-Build Tab.
  • Ensure plans and specifications comply with budget and accepted VE and Trends.
  • Responsible for one or more programs/functions of such diversity and scope to be of critical importance to overall company objectives.
  • Keep records of meeting minutes for design and preconstruction phases.
  • Help build Customer Relations.
  • Track and report variance of Estimates from Schematic Documents through Construction Documents including the development and management of the preconstruction trend log and the PCM breakdown variance log.
What you bring
5+ years
masters
preconstruction
manufacturing
electrical
creativity
  • Awards: Whether in Construction, Manufacturing, Fabrication, or Service, RK Industries is highly recognized and accredited throughout the industry: Accreditations & Recognition
  • 5+ years leading team, people, and large scale preconstruction projects in a manufacturing, electrical, and/or plumbing company.
  • Masters or college/university graduate in Business, Engineering or Science or 10+ years equivalent combination of skills and experience generally required.
  • Demonstrates a high degree of creativity, foresight, and mature judgment in planning, organizing and guiding extensive programs and activities of importance.
Benefits
  • Benefits: RK Industries offers competitive benefits to support your growth and well-being: Benefits & Rewards
  • 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
Training + Development
Information not given or found
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.
Culture + Values
  • 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.
Environment + Sustainability
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.
Inclusion & Diversity
  • 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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Preconstruction Manager at Rk in Denver, CO