Project Superintendent

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. 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 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. 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 Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.