General Foreman Pipe

RK Industries, LLC; Phoenix, Northern (AZ, KY); Hybrid; USD 100,289,000 - 143,270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Vehicle or Vehicle Allowance

Cell Phone

Company Tablet/Computer

Benefits

401(k) with company match

Job summary

RK Mechanical in Phoenix, AZ seeks a General Foreman – Pipe to lead pipefitting crews on commercial, industrial, semiconductor, and data center projects. The role emphasizes manpower planning, scheduling, safety, quality, and field execution to drive on‑time delivery.

You will mentor foremen and apprentices, read drawings, coordinate materials, and collaborate with Project Managers, customers, and trade partners to maintain project momentum.

Qualifications

• Journeyman pipefitter required.
• Experience as a General Foreman or similar leadership role.
• Experience managing multiple crews and large craft workforces.
• Ability to read drawings, specifications, and project documents.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• OSHA 30 preferred.

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

Crew management

Reading drawings

Leadership & communication

Job description

Mechanical · Phoenix · Full-Time · Salary: USD 35 - 50 Annually

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.
• 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