VDC Project Lead
About the job
- Five years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of skills and experience.
- Experience with indirect supervision.
- Knowledge of project plans, scope, schedule, specifications, submittals, budget, and verifying the benefits of revised materials and systems.
- Firm understanding of drafting and design techniques, with the ability to convey information clearly and concisely.
- Ability to make independent decisions regarding complexities and methods.
- Superior presentation, time management, and planning abilities.
- Ability to think critically.
- Strong teamwork and relationship management skills.
- Work with the Preconstruction Team, Project Managers, VDC/BIM, Field, and Manufacturing teams to determine material and fabrication best practices for efficient project execution.
- Optimize each project before spooling drawings for fabrication.
- Mentor and train staff members on trade-specific means and 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 other company-related functions.
- Administer corrective action as needed and maintain the training matrix.
- Assemble pricing comparisons for optimization and material selection opportunities.
- Review contract drawings for design intent and constructability before the VDC/BIM kickoff.
- Evaluate appropriate applications for prefabrication, packaging, and delivery.
- Review shop operations for best practices in shop workflow, materials handling, and productivity tracking tools.
- Conduct quality-control reviews and corrections of VDC/BIM drawings or models to ensure compliance with contract documents.
- Conduct quality-control reviews of fabrication drawings before delivery to the shop.
- Walk project sites regularly with Project Field Managers to document best practices and field material preferences.
- College or university graduate.
About the company
RK Industries is a family-owned group delivering specialty contracting, prefabricated solutions and modular systems through seven operating divisions: RK Mechanical, RK Steel, RK Electrical, RK Mission Critical, RK Energy, RK Water and RK Service. It designs, fabricates and installs mechanical, electrical, structural and modular systems across the Mountain West from six facilities headquartered in Denver. Its service model combines on-site contracting work with off-site fabrication and modular construction to streamline projects from design to completion. The company differentiates itself through its long family history, multi-division integration, and regional focus, enabling coordinated, single-source delivery across mechanical, electrical, structural, energy, water and service needs. The goal is to provide reliable, end-to-end contracting and modular solutions that support complex projects while upholding its family legacy and regional service commitments.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Denver, Colorado
Founded
1963
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- RK won ENR Specialty Firm of the Year on September 29, 2026.
- RK says its Aurora expansion created nearly 1,200 jobs in 2026.
- RK posted active hiring on October 5, 2026 across Denver, Aurora, Henderson, and Phoenix.
What critics are saying
- Rapid 2025-2026 expansion can strain execution, quality, and cash discipline across new sites.
- Skilled-trades competition in Colorado, Arizona, and Texas threatens staffing, schedules, and margins.
- Any major safety failure or project blowup would damage RK's family-brand reputation.
What makes RK Industries unique
- RK bundles mechanical, steel, electrical, water, service, and Mission Critical under one operator.
- Its Aurora campus, opened April 2026, unifies headquarters, engineering, fabrication, and manufacturing.
- RK self-performs prefab and modular delivery across data centers, energy, healthcare, and government.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- 401(k) Company Match
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Training Programs
- Professional Development Budget