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RK Industries

Specialty contracting, prefabrication, modular systems provider

General Foreman Pipe

Full-Time
$35 - $50/yr
Mid
Phoenix, AZ, USA
In Person
Building TradesPlumbing & Pipefitting

About the job

Requirements
  • Journeyman-level Pipefitter experience is required.
  • Previous experience as a General Foreman, Foreman, Lead Foreman, Mechanical Superintendent, or similar field leadership role is required.
  • Experience managing multiple crews, Foremen, and large craft workforces is required.
  • Experience with manpower planning, labor forecasting, scheduling, and material management is required.
  • Strong mechanical piping experience, including hydronic, process, and mechanical room systems, is required.
  • Experience with carbon steel, stainless steel, copper, HDPE, Victaulic/grooved, or similar piping systems is required.
  • Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications, schedules, and project documents is required.
  • Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills are required.
  • The role requires working indoors and outdoors, including dusty, noisy, and active construction environments; at heights, in confined spaces, and in other challenging jobsite conditions; climbing, balancing, squatting, kneeling, crouching, and performing physically demanding construction activities; working in all weather conditions; maintaining working knowledge of piping trade tools, equipment, and materials; and lifting and carrying up to 75 pounds occasionally, 45 pounds frequently, and 22 pounds continuously.
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.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience supporting industrial, semiconductor, manufacturing, data center, mission-critical, healthcare, or central plant projects is preferred.
  • OSHA 30 is preferred.

About the company

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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What believers are saying

  • RK won ENR Specialty Firm of the Year on September 29, 2026.
  • RK says its Aurora expansion created nearly 1,200 jobs in 2026.
  • RK posted active hiring on October 5, 2026 across Denver, Aurora, Henderson, and Phoenix.

What critics are saying

  • Rapid 2025-2026 expansion can strain execution, quality, and cash discipline across new sites.
  • Skilled-trades competition in Colorado, Arizona, and Texas threatens staffing, schedules, and margins.
  • Any major safety failure or project blowup would damage RK's family-brand reputation.

What makes RK Industries unique

  • RK bundles mechanical, steel, electrical, water, service, and Mission Critical under one operator.
  • Its Aurora campus, opened April 2026, unifies headquarters, engineering, fabrication, and manufacturing.
  • RK self-performs prefab and modular delivery across data centers, energy, healthcare, and government.

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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