Full-Time

Area Superintendent

RK Industries

RK Industries

1,001-5,000 employees

Specialty contracting, prefabrication, modular systems provider

Compensation Overview

$112k - $140k/yr

Abilene, TX, USA

In Person

Occasional travel between corporate offices and jobsites within the Denver Metro Area may be required.

Bachelor's, Master's

Category
Facilities Operations (1)

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Requirements
  • A master's degree or college/university graduation, or an equivalent combination of skills and experience.
  • At least 15 years of extensive relevant experience and expert-level field knowledge.
  • A high degree of creativity, foresight, and mature judgment in planning, organizing, and guiding extensive programs and activities of importance.
  • Independent decision-making ability.
  • Strong communication, negotiation, and training skills, both verbal and written.
  • Ability to manage autonomous individuals, managers, and diverse groups while providing broader direction.
  • Ability to work during core business hours in an office environment rather than telecommuting.
  • Reliable transportation to and from work.
  • Ability to stand, sit, talk, hear, use hands and fingers to operate computers, telephones, and office equipment, and occasionally reach, stoop, or kneel.
  • Close-vision ability for computer work.
Responsibilities
  • Supervise and coordinate all on-site field or shop operations while providing practical and technical direction pertaining to construction contract scope.
  • Monitor compliance with corporate and project safety program requirements and interface with Safety Managers.
  • Adhere to the project schedule and orchestrate timely, quality project completion within budget.
  • Provide pertinent trade-specific information to the general contractor for project schedule development.
  • Coordinate with project management and maintain communication regarding project budget, productivity, change orders, quality control, and customer satisfaction.
  • Execute, supervise, and maintain CPMI.
  • Lead daily and weekly scope-of-work activities.
  • Requisition, maintain, and account for tools, materials, and equipment.
  • Monitor subcontractor and major equipment supplier progress, performance, and quality of work.
  • Manage the book of business with Operations Managers across multiple projects.
  • Collaborate with Operations and general contractors.
  • Ensure required permits and licenses are obtained and posted.
  • Coordinate required jurisdictional inspections.
  • Provide training, mentoring, coaching, and leadership for field personnel.
  • Coordinate the field and shop workforce day to day with Labor Resources.
  • Enter and maintain field-workforce employee tracking data.
  • Select field-force staff for new projects.
  • Coordinate scheduling of specialty crews, including underground and mechanical room piping.
  • Comply with all company policies and procedures.
  • Maintain prompt, punctual, and regular attendance during core business hours.
  • Travel occasionally between corporate offices and jobsites within the Denver Metro Area during work hours.
  • Maintain accountability for safety and health and stop work when unsafe conditions are present.

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