Area Superintendent

RK Industries; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Job summary

A construction and fabrication services company in Abilene, Texas, is seeking an experienced supervisor to oversee field operations. The ideal candidate will have 15+ years of relevant experience and will be responsible for ensuring safety compliance, managing project schedules, and leading a diverse team. The role requires excellent communication and leadership skills. RK Industries offers competitive benefits in a stable environment with opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of extensive relevant experience in the field.
• Ability to manage diverse teams and make independent decisions.
• Great verbal and written communication and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise on-site field operations and coordinate with labor resources.
• Monitor compliance with safety programs.
• Lead daily project activities and ensure timely completion.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Technical knowledge

Project management

Negotiation

Education

Master's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

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.

Purpose of Position

Responsible for supervising and coordinating all on‑site field or shop operations while providing comprehensive onsite practical and technical direction pertaining to contract scope for all construction.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Monitor compliance with corporate/project safety program requirements and interface with Safety Managers.
• Adhere to project schedule and orchestrate timely and quality project completion within budget.
• Provide pertinent information and trade specific information to the GC in the development of the project schedule.
• Cooperate with project management and maintain open lines of communication regarding matters concerning project budget, productivity, change orders, quality control and customer satisfaction.
• Execute, supervise and maintain CPMI.
• Lead daily and weekly scope of work activities.
• Requisition, maintain and account for tools, materials and equipment.
• Monitor progress, performance and quality of work for subcontractors and major equipment suppliers.
• Manage book of business with Operations Managers with multiple projects.
• Constant collaboration with Operations and GC's.
• Ensure required permits and/or licenses are obtained and posted.
• Coordinate required jurisdictional inspections.
• Provide required training, mentoring, coaching and leadership for field personnel.
• Day‑to‑day coordination of field/shop workforce with Labor Resources.
• Data entry and maintenance for field workforce employee tracking.
• Select field force staff for new projects.
• Coordinate scheduling of specialty crews (i.e., underground and mechanical room piping).

Accountability

• Comply with all company policies and procedures.
• Prompt, punctual, and regular attendance during core business hours, in an office environment (not a telecommuting position), including a reliable means of transport to and from work. Ability to occasionally travel between corporate offices and job sites within the Denver Metro Area, during work hours.
• All employees are accountable for safety and health and are empowered to stop work if an unsafe condition is present. Employees should immediately notify their supervisor so that the hazard may be corrected.

Minimum Physical Requirements

• 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.

Qualifications

• Masters or college/university graduate or equivalent combination of skills and experience generally required.
• Expert in field, extensive relevant experience, 15+ years.
• Demonstrates a high degree of creativity, foresight, and mature judgment in planning, organizing and guiding extensive programs and activities of importance.
• Demonstrates independent decision‑making.
• Great communication, negotiation and training skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to manage autonomous individuals, managers and diverse groups giving broader direction.

Benefits

• Benefits: RK Industries offers competitive benefits to support your growth and well‑being.

RK Industries, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law.