Area Superintendent

RK Mechanical, Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 112,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

6 paid holidays

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

PerkSpot employee discounts

Career development & training

Job summary

RK Industries is seeking an Area Superintendent in Denver, CO to lead field operations across multiple projects. You will coordinate resources, drive safety, and ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to high quality standards.

You’ll work with Operations, Project Management and General Contractors, building strong field teams while mentoring field leaders and maintaining excellent customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of relevant construction or field operations experience.
• College or university degree preferred, or an equivalent combination of education, skills, and experience.
• Expert-level knowledge of construction field operations and project execution.
• Proven experience leading multiple projects, teams, and diverse groups.
• Strong understanding of project scheduling, budgets, quality, and safety.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, coaching, and training skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate field and shop operations across multiple projects.
• Provide technical direction and practical guidance on scope and execution.
• Partner with Safety Managers to ensure safety compliance.
• Drive projects toward timely, quality completion within budget.
• Collaborate with General Contractors to support scheduling.
• Maintain communication with Operations and Project Management on budgets and quality.
• Lead daily and weekly scope-of-work activities aligned with priorities.
• Monitor subcontractor and major equipment supplier performance and quality.
• Manage a book of business in partnership with Operations Managers.
• Maintain strong relationships with Operations teams and General Contractors.
• Ensure permits, licenses, and inspections are completed and up to date.
• Coordinate with Labor Resources for day-to-day workforce planning.

Skills

Field operations

Project execution

Leadership

Communication

Education

College/University degree preferred

Job description

Area Superintendent

Phoenix, AZ

$112,000-$140,000 + Bonus + Benefits

Lead the Field. Drive Execution. Build What's Next.

Area Superintendents play a critical role in driving successful construction execution across multiple projects. In this role, you’ll oversee field operations, provide technical and practical direction, coordinate resources, and ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and to the highest standards of quality.

At RK Industries, you’ll work closely with Operations, Project Management, General Contractors, subcontractors, and field teams to keep projects moving forward. You’ll manage a book of business, develop field talent, coordinate specialty crews, and help solve the challenges that come with complex construction.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and coordinate field and shop operations across multiple projects.
• Provide technical direction and practical guidance related to project scope and construction execution.
• Partner with Safety Managers to ensure compliance with corporate and project safety requirements.
• Drive projects toward timely, quality completion while maintaining budget and productivity goals.
• Collaborate with General Contractors to provide trade-specific information and support project scheduling.
• Maintain open communication with Operations and Project Management regarding budgets, productivity, change orders, quality, and customer satisfaction.
• Lead daily and weekly scope-of-work activities and ensure field teams remain aligned with project priorities.
• Monitor subcontractor and major equipment supplier performance, progress, and quality.
• Manage a book of business in partnership with Operations Managers across multiple projects.
• Maintain strong relationships and constant collaboration with Operations teams and General Contractors.
• Ensure required permits, licenses, and jurisdictional inspections are completed and maintained.
• Partner with Labor Resources on day-to-day workforce coordination.
• Maintain accurate field workforce tracking and employee data.

What You Bring

• 15+ years of relevant construction or field operations experience.
• College or university degree preferred, or an equivalent combination of education, skills, and experience.
• Expert-level knowledge of construction field operations and project execution.
• Proven experience leading multiple projects, teams, and diverse groups.
• Strong understanding of project scheduling, productivity, budgets, quality, and safety.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, coaching, and training skills.
• Ability to make independent decisions and provide clear direction in complex situations.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to guide managers, autonomous individuals, and diverse field teams.
• Ability to build strong relationships with General Contractors, Operations, Project Management, subcontractors, and field personnel.

Why Build Your Career at RK

Build bigger. Lead complex projects and field operations with the resources and capabilities to execute them well.

Have a voice. Influence project execution, field strategy, workforce planning, and how RK continues to improve the way we build.

Lead strong teams. Develop Superintendents, Foremen, and field professionals while helping create the next generation of construction leaders.

Build with an integrated team. Work across seven specialized business units with extensive in-house fabrication, manufacturing, and prefabrication capabilities.

Build for the long term. Join a second-generation, family-owned company that combines the stability of an established builder with the growth and opportunity of an industry leader.

Your Benefits

• Paid Time Off plus 6 paid holidays
• Health Insurance with a $100 wellness incentive
• 401(K) with company match
• Employee Discount Program through PerkSpot
• Career development and training opportunities
• Leadership and technical development through RK University

Safety & Accountability

Safety is RK’s foremost core value. Every employee is responsible for maintaining a safe work environment and is empowered to stop work when an unsafe condition is present.

This is an in-office position based in Denver, CO, with occasional travel between corporate offices and jobsites throughout the Denver Metro Area during work hours. Reliable transportation to and from work is required.

If you’re an experienced construction leader ready to oversee multiple projects, develop strong field teams, and help drive successful project execution, we’d like to talk.

Build with purpose. Build with precision. Build your future with RK.