Project Superintendent

RK Industries; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Job summary

RK Industries is seeking a Project Superintendent for Mechanical Construction in Phoenix, Arizona. This role requires a hands-on leader to manage the execution of mechanical systems across plumbing, piping, and sheet metal.

As a Project Superintendent, you will oversee field crews, coordinate subcontractors, ensure safety compliance, and maintain quality standards. The ideal candidate will have at least 7 years of relevant experience and a strong ability to drive project success through effective management and leadership.

Competitive benefits are offered for this position, supporting your growth and well-being.

Qualifications

• 7 years relevant experience or equivalent combination of skills and experience generally expected for specified technical roles.
• Ability to make decisions independently regarding complexities and methods.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily field operations and coordinate subcontractors.
• Monitor safety compliance and quality craftsmanship on mechanical systems.
• Schedule and document project progress and updates.

Skills

Leadership

Conflict resolution

Quality control

Safety compliance

Education

College/University graduate

Job description

The Project Superintendent for Mechanical Construction is a hands‑on leader responsible for managing the day‑to‑day execution of complex mechanical systems across plumbing, piping, and sheet metal scopes. From mobilization through closeout, you’ll oversee field crews, coordinate subcontractors, ensure safety compliance, and drive schedule performance on commercial and industrial projects.

Your ability to lead teams, resolve issues in real‑time, and uphold quality standards ensures that systems are installed efficiently and meet both design intent and code requirements. Working closely with Project Managers, Foremen, and other trades, you’ll be the driving force that keeps field operations aligned and moving forward.

Mechanical Superintendents are valued for their technical expertise, jobsite leadership, and ability to deliver high‑performing teams. Their influence directly impacts project success—ensuring systems are built safely, correctly, and on time.

Position Summary

Provide comprehensive onsite practical and technical direction pertaining to contract scope of work. Oversee the scheduling, coordination, and supervision of onsite crew activities. Supervise and coordinate on site field operations of RK Mechanical, Inc. and associated sub‑contractors. Provide pertinent information and trades‑specific advice to the GC in the development of the project schedule. Adhere to project schedule and orchestrate timely project completion within budgeted costs. Practice, promote, and develop mentoring throughout the project.

Role Responsibilities

• Monitor compliance with corporate/project safety program requirements, and interface with RK Mechanical, Inc.'s Safety Managers.
• Document and ensure any required corrective measures are addressed and implemented.
• Customer satisfaction and public relations liaison.
• Ensure quality craftsmanship on mechanical systems and related installations.
• Develop 'Master Plan' approach for project.
• Execute, supervise and maintain CPMI.
• Schedule daily and weekly scope of work activities.
• Maintain proper journeyman to apprentice ratio.
• Conflict resolution.
• Monitor progress, performance and quality of work for Subcontractors and vendors.
• Coordinate required jurisdictional inspections, and maintain good working relationships with inspectors.
• Review, analyze, and update Labor Hours/Job Costs Report information with project management on weekly basis.
• Assist project management with schedule preparation and SIP, including logic and resource/budget allocation, and provide updates as required.
• Keep proper and complete documentation of project, in accordance with RK Mechanical, Inc.'s standard systems and available for inspection.

Qualifications

• Indirect supervision.
• Requires the use of advanced techniques and knowledge within his/her function.
• Applies diversified knowledge of applicable principles and practices to a broad variety of assignments.
• Makes decisions independently regarding complexities and methods.
• Supervision and guidance related largely to overall objectives, critical issues, new concepts and policy matters.
• Liaison to groups within and outside of his/her organization with responsibility to act independently regarding matters pertaining to his/her function.
• College/University graduate with 7 years relevant experience or equivalent combination of skills and experience generally expected for specified technical roles.

Benefits

• 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.