Full-Time

Plumbing General Foreman

RK Industries

RK Industries

1,001-5,000 employees

Specialty contracting, prefabrication, modular systems provider

Compensation Overview

$35 - $50/hr

Phoenix, AZ, USA

In Person

Category
Building Trades (2)
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Required Skills
Welding
Plumbing

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Requirements
  • A minimum of a Journeyman Plumbers License is required for General Foreman Plumbing and General Foreman Lead Plumbing.
  • Employees must implement and maintain safety and health practices, including RK Mechanical orientation, site-specific orientation, CPR/First Aid/AED/Bloodborne Pathogens training, Hazard Identification and Reporting, and OSHA 30.
  • The role requires indirect supervision, technical responsibility, judgment or initiative in resolving issues, and supervision and guidance of crews.
  • The role requires the ability to work indoors and outdoors in dusty, noisy, hazardous, high, tight, and confined spaces and in all types of weather.
  • The role requires the ability to climb, balance, squat, kneel, crouch, and lift, move, or carry 50 pounds.
  • Role-specific skills and experience are required.
Responsibilities
  • Provide comprehensive onsite practical and technical direction for the contract scope of work.
  • Oversee the scheduling, coordination, and supervision of all onsite crew activities.
  • Supervise and coordinate onsite field operations of RK Mechanical and associated subcontractors.
  • Adhere to the project schedule and orchestrate timely project completion within budgeted costs.
  • Coordinate with project management regarding project budget, productivity, change orders, and customer satisfaction.
  • Mentor journeymen and apprentices and develop mentoring at all trade and manpower levels throughout the project.
  • Perform work installation and installation-related duties.
  • Assist Corporate Safety Managers as requested.
  • Serve as a customer satisfaction and public relations liaison.
  • Work within the project budget.
  • Ensure quality craftsmanship on mechanical system installations.
  • Comply with company policies and procedures.
  • Develop the Master Plan approach for the project.
  • Execute, supervise, and maintain CPMI.
  • Schedule daily and weekly scope-of-work activities using short-interval planning.
  • Submit material, tool, and equipment requisitions.
  • Maintain workforce quality and the proper journeyman-to-apprentice ratio.
  • Ensure code compliance.
  • Resolve conflicts.
  • Maintain current, updated, and amended drawings ready for inspection.
  • Stop work when an unsafe condition is present and notify the supervisor so the hazard can be corrected.

RK Industries is a family-owned group delivering specialty contracting, prefabricated solutions and modular systems through seven operating divisions: RK Mechanical, RK Steel, RK Electrical, RK Mission Critical, RK Energy, RK Water and RK Service. It designs, fabricates and installs mechanical, electrical, structural and modular systems across the Mountain West from six facilities headquartered in Denver. Its service model combines on-site contracting work with off-site fabrication and modular construction to streamline projects from design to completion. The company differentiates itself through its long family history, multi-division integration, and regional focus, enabling coordinated, single-source delivery across mechanical, electrical, structural, energy, water and service needs. The goal is to provide reliable, end-to-end contracting and modular solutions that support complex projects while upholding its family legacy and regional service commitments.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Denver, Colorado

Founded

1963

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • RK opened its Aurora headquarters on April 1, 2026, targeting nearly 1,200 jobs.
  • LinkedIn said RK expanded into Arizona and Texas and won major HPC work.
  • RK Water opened a 35,440-square-foot Denver facility in spring 2026.

What critics are saying

  • Digital Shovel sued RK in Colorado over portable mining patents in 2024.
  • Powell Electrical Systems filed a Texas breach-of-contract suit against RK on August 11, 2025.
  • Aurora tax credits require hiring targets; missed benchmarks trigger clawbacks by 2034.

What makes RK Industries unique

  • RK Industries combines construction, fabrication, service, and manufacturing under one roof.
  • Its eight divisions span RK Mechanical, Steel, Electrical, Energy, Water, and Mission Critical.
  • The April 2026 Aurora headquarters consolidates operations, manufacturing, and support teams.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Training Programs

Professional Development Budget

Employee Discounts

Mental Health Support