General Foreman Pipe

rkmi; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 73,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Vehicle or Vehicle Allowance

Cell Phone

Company Tablet/Computer

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

6 paid holidays

401(k) with company match

Employee Discount Program through Perk

Job summary

RK Mechanical is seeking a General Foreman - Pipe in Phoenix, AZ to lead pipefitting crews on commercial, industrial, semiconductor, and data center projects. You will coordinate manpower, materials, and schedule, ensuring safety and quality while guiding Foremen and Apprentices.

The role emphasizes leadership, field execution, and the development of future field leaders within a second-generation family-owned company.

Qualifications

• Journeyman pipefitter required; foreman/lead roles preferred.
• Experience managing multiple crews and large crafts.
• Able to read drawings and project documents.
• OSHA 30 preferred.
• Strong leadership and communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple pipefitting crews and Foremen across active construction projects.
• Oversee manpower planning, labor forecasting, scheduling, and project execution.
• Coordinate materials, tools, equipment, and workforce resources to maintain productivity and schedule commitments.
• Review drawings, specifications, and project requirements to ensure quality installations and code compliance.
• Partner with Project Managers, Superintendents, customers, and trade partners to resolve field issues and maintain project momentum.
• Monitor labor productivity, QA/QC requirements, safety performance, and project progress.
• Support project turnover activities and customer satisfaction.
• Mentor Foremen, Journeymen, and Apprentices while developing future field leaders.

Skills

Journeyman pipefitter

General Foreman experience

Leadership

Manpower planning

Labor forecasting

Scheduling

Piping systems

Reading drawings

Code compliance

Job description

General Foreman - Pipe

Phoenix, AZ

$35-$50/hr + Company Vehicle or Vehicle Allowance + Cell Phone + Company Tablet/Computer + Benefits

Lead the foremen. Drive the projects. Build what's next.

General Foremen play a critical role in field leadership, coordinating crews, Foremen, manpower, materials, and project priorities to ensure complex mechanical piping projects are executed safely, efficiently, and on schedule.

At RK Mechanical, you'll support commercial, industrial, semiconductor, data center, and mission-critical projects while partnering with Superintendents, Project Managers, customers, and trade partners to drive field execution. You'll oversee workforce planning, production, safety, quality, and scheduling while developing the next generation of field leaders.

This is an opportunity to lead large field teams, take ownership of major projects, and continue building your career toward Superintendent and Operations leadership.

What You'll Do

• Lead multiple pipefitting crews and Foremen across active construction projects.
• Oversee manpower planning, labor forecasting, scheduling, and project execution.
• Coordinate materials, tools, equipment, and workforce resources to maintain productivity and schedule commitments.
• Review drawings, specifications, and project requirements to ensure quality installations and code compliance.
• Partner with Project Managers, Superintendents, customers, and trade partners to resolve field issues and maintain project momentum.
• Monitor labor productivity, QA/QC requirements, safety performance, and project progress.
• Support project turnover activities and customer satisfaction.
• Mentor Foremen, Journeymen, and Apprentices while developing future field leaders.

What You Bring

• Journeyman-level Pipefitter experience required.
• Previous experience as a General Foreman, Foreman, Lead Foreman, Mechanical Superintendent, or similar field leadership role.
• Experience managing multiple crews, Foremen, and large craft workforces.
• Experience with manpower planning, labor forecasting, scheduling, and material management.
• Strong mechanical piping experience, including hydronic, process, and mechanical room systems.
• Experience with carbon steel, stainless steel, copper, HDPE, Victaulic/grooved, or similar piping systems.
• Experience supporting industrial, semiconductor, manufacturing, data center, mission-critical, healthcare, or central plant projects preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications, schedules, and project documents.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• OSHA 30 preferred.

Why Build Your Career at RK

Lead larger projects. Take ownership of complex mechanical piping installations from planning through completion.

Build exceptional teams. Mentor and develop Foremen, Journeymen, and Apprentices across multiple projects.

Own project success. Drive production, quality, safety, and customer satisfaction.

Develop what's next. Continue building the leadership skills needed to advance into Superintendent and Operations leadership roles.

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

Minimum Physical Requirements

• Work indoors and outdoors, including dusty, noisy, and active construction environments.
• Work at heights, in confined spaces, and in other challenging jobsite conditions.
• Climb, balance, squat, kneel, crouch, and perform physically demanding construction activities.
• Work in all weather conditions.
• Maintain working knowledge of piping trade tools, equipment, and materials.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 75 pounds occasionally, 45 pounds frequently, and 22 pounds continuously.

Your Benefits

• Paid Time Off plus 6 paid holidays
• Health Insurance with a $100 wellness incentive
• 401(k) with company match
• Company Vehicle or Vehicle Allowance
• Cell Phone
• Company Tablet/Computer
• Employee Discount Program through PerkSpot

Lead the foremen. Drive the projects. Build what's next with RK.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.