The Role
Leads pipe systems design and BIM modeling for construction and prefabrication projects. Reviews contract documents, constructability, shop drawings, and fabrication models; directs quality control and material optimization; collaborates with preconstruction, project management, field, VDC/BIM, and manufacturing teams; and trains staff on trade methods, safety, and best practices. The role also oversees productivity, schedules, budgets, inventory, corrective actions, and continuous workflow improvements.
Summary Generated by Built In
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.
In this role, you’ll lead technical direction and training, ensuring projects stay on schedule, within budget, and exceed RK’s renowned safety and quality standards. It’s a standout opportunity for someone with a Pipefitting background and 3+ years Design experience (Revit, Navisworks, Tekla), strong independent decision-making, and a passion for driving innovation in construction. Come build the future of fabrication with a company that truly invests in your growth through RK University, weekly pay, full benefits, and a safety-first culture.
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
Work closely with Preconstruction Team, Project Managers, VDC/BIM, Field and Manufacturing team to determine material and fabrication best practices to execute projects most efficiently. Optimize every project prior to spooling drawings for fabrication. Mentor and train members of the staff on trade-specific means and methods.
Role Responsibilities
- Provide direction and leadership to the department team to achieve high quality, productivity, and safe standards.
- Ensures compliance to 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 other company-related functions.
- Administer corrective action as needed and maintains training matrix.
- Assemble pricing comparisons for optimization and material selection opportunities.
- Review Contract drawings for design intent as well as constructability prior to VDC/BIM Kick-off.
- Evaluate appropriate applications for prefabrication, packaging, and delivery.
- Review shop operations for best practices for shop work flow, materials handling, and productivity tracking tools.
- Quality control reviews and corrections of VDC/BIM Drawings or models; compliance with contract documents.
- Quality Control review of fabrication drawings prior to delivering to shop.
- Regularly walk project sites with the Project Field Managers to document best practices, and field material preferences.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- 5+ years Pipefitting or experience with Piping and Hydronics preferred
- Collage/University graduate preferred with 5 years relevant experience or equivalent combination of skills and experience.
- Indirect supervision.
- Knowledge of project plans, scope, schedule, specs, submittals, budget, verify benefits of revised materials and systems, etc.
- Firm understanding of drafting and design techniques and are able to convey all information in a clear, concise manner.
- Able to makes decisions independently regarding complexities and methods.
- Superior presentation, time management, and planning abilities.
- Ability to critically think.
- Strong teamwork/relationship management skills.
Minimum Physical Requirements and Accountability
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to: stand, sit, talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer, telephone, and a variety of office equipment.
- Occasionally may need to reach, stoop, or kneel.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision requirements due to computer work.
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, to include leadership and technical learning opportunities, we well as our accredited apprentice program: RK University & RK Apprenticeship Program
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
Salary $100-$110k
Skills Required
- 5+ years of pipefitting or experience with piping and hydronics
- College or university graduation with 5 years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of skills and experience
- Experience with Revit, Navisworks, and Tekla design software
- Knowledge of project plans, scope, schedules, specifications, submittals, budgets, and material or system revisions
- Strong understanding of drafting and design techniques
- Ability to communicate information clearly and concisely
- Ability to make independent decisions regarding complexities and methods
- Superior presentation, time management, and planning abilities
- Critical thinking ability
- Strong teamwork and relationship management skills
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The Company
What We Do
RK Industries, LLC is a second-generation, family-owned company serving the Mountain West through construction, specialty contracting, fabrication, manufacturing, and building services. Its seven business units—Mechanical, Steel, Electrical, Energy, Mission Critical, Service, and Water—provide integrated solutions and modular or prefabricated systems. The company emphasizes safety, quality, craftsmanship, employee development, and community investment, operating from its headquarters in Aurora, Colorado.
