General Foreman -Plumbing

RK Industries; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

RK University

Accredited apprenticeship program

Job summary

RK Industries in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a Plumbing Foreman to lead mechanical teams in piping installation, coordinating crews, planning daily tasks, and ensuring code compliance. You will solve layout challenges and drive projects forward on time and within scope.

You will mentor journeymen and apprentices, collaborate with superintendents and project managers, and maintain high safety and craftsmanship standards across field operations for RK Mechanical, Inc.

Qualifications

• Safety is a core value and must be practiced on every job site.
• Journeyman Plumbers License is required for foreman roles.
• Supervise crews with a focus on quality craftsmanship and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to project schedule and complete work within budget.
• Coordinate onsite activities and supervise RK Mechanical crews and subs.
• Mentor journeymen and apprentices to uphold safety and craftsmanship.
• Ensure code compliance and maintain updated drawings for inspections.
• Coordinate with project managers on budget, change orders, and customer satisfaction.

Skills

Leadership

Safety culture

Mentoring

Project coordination

Team supervision

Code compliance

Education

Journeyman Plumbers License

Job description

Description

The PlumbingForeman is a key leader on our mechanical teams, responsible for overseeing all phases of piping installation with precision, efficiency, and a deep commitment to quality. From coordinating crews and planning daily tasks to solving layout challenges and ensuring code compliance, this role plays a vital part in driving projects forward on time and within scope.

In this role, you'll lead by example-drawing on your experience with industrial piping, welding, rigging, and system testing-while mentoring journeymen and apprentices to uphold the highest standards of safety and craftsmanship. You'll collaborate closely with superintendents, project managers, and other trades to keep work flowing and resolve issues in real time.

Pipefitter Foremen are valued for their leadership in the field, their technical expertise, and their ability to build strong, reliable teams. Their impact is seen in the quality of the systems delivered and the success of the projects completed.

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.

Position Summary

Provide comprehensive onsite practical and technical direction pertaining to contract scope of work. Oversee the scheduling, coordination, and supervision of all onsite crew activities. Supervise and coordinate on site field operations of RK Mechanical, Inc. and associated sub-contractors.

Role Responsibilities

• Adhere to project schedule and orchestrate timely project completion within budgeted costs.
• Cooperate with project management and maintain open lines of communication regarding matters concerning project budget, productivity, change orders, and customer satisfaction.
• Practice, promote, and develop mentoring at all trade and manpower levels throughout the project.
• Devotes majority of time to work installation and installation-related duties.
• Assist Corporate Safety Managers as requested.
• Customer satisfaction and public relations liaison.
• Work within the perimeters of the project budget.
• Ensure quality craftsmanship on all mechanical system installations.
• Company policy and procedure compliance.
• Develop 'Master Plan' approach for project.
• Execute, supervise and maintain CPMI.
• Schedule daily and weekly scope of work activities. Short interval plan.
• Material, tool, and equipment requisitions.
• Maintain workforce quality.
• Maintain proper journeyman to apprentice ratio.
• Code compliance.
• Conflict resolution.
• Maintain current updated, amended drawings ready for inspection at all times.

Qualifications

• Comply with all company policies and procedures.
• 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.
• RK Mechanical employees and subcontractors are required to implement and maintain all safety and health systems practices including the training requirements of RK Mechanical Orientation, site specific orientation, CPR/First Aid/AED/Bloodborne Pathogens, Hazard Identification and Reporting, and OSHA 30.
• General Foreman Plumbing and General Foreman Lead Plumbing require a minimum of Journeyman Plumbers License.
• Indirect supervision.
• Performs technical responsibilities.
• Contributes to the development and improvement of concepts, techniques and procedures.
• Coordinates own tasks with a specific range of responsibilities under established procedures.
• Contributes to a team under general supervision of an experienced professional or manager.
• Skilled specialist or recent college/university graduate.
• Role specific skills and experience required.
• Requires judgment or initiative in resolving issues and making recommendations.
• Supervision and guidance of crews.

Minimum Physical Requirements and Accountability

• Work outside, inside, and in dusty, noisy and hazardous areas.
• Work in high places, tight places, confined spaces and/or other adverse locations.
• Climb, balance, squat, kneel and crouch.
• Work in all types of weather.
• Ability to lift, move, and/or carry 50 lbs.

What Sets RK Industries Apart

• Safety: Our unmatched culture of safety is our foremost core value, guiding everything we do each day: Health, Safety, & Environmental
• Awards: Whether in Construction, Manufacturing, Fabrication, or Service, RK Industries is highly recognized and accredited throughout the industry: Accreditations & Recognition
• Benefits: RK Industries offers competitive benefits to support your growth and well-being: Benefits & Rewards
• Philanthropy: RK Industries not only builds our community through our projects, but also invests in it by supporting local services for over a decade through the RK Foundation: RK Foundation
• Development: Through RK University, we provide hands‑on training and development opportunities that empower employees to advance their careers and grow within the company, to include leadership and technical learning opportunities, we well as our accredited apprentice program: RK University & RK Apprenticeship Program

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