Sheet Metal Superintendent - Healthcare

RQ Construction • Jacksonville, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Join our innovative team as a Full-Time Construction Sheet Metal Superintendent to lead projects for a large-scale ambulatory care center and dental clinic. We are seeking a Sheet Metal Superintendent to join our Field Operations team stateside and then mobilize to Guantanamo Bay, Cuba in the summer of 2026. This position offers a competitive salary range, and when in Cuba, company-provided housing for self and dependents on the island, company-provided vehicle, paid utilities, company-paid quarterly trips off island back to your home, and generous foreign income exclusion eligibility, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Life Insurance, Health Savings Account, and Paid Time off. Relocation to Guantanamo Bay, Cuba is required along with a valid passport. Applicants with experience in hospital or healthcare construction are strongly encouraged to apply. We are seeking a skilled professional to lead and supervise all sheet metal construction activities, working in close coordination with plumbing, insulation, pipefitting, and welding teams. This role is responsible for managing sheet metal crews and subcontractors, ensuring all work is completed in accordance with project specifications, schedules, and quality standards. The ideal candidate will uphold strict adherence to safety regulations, quality expectations, and project guidelines, in alignment with RQC's Mission, Vision, and Values. You will collaborate closely with the Superintendent to integrate sheet metal work with multiple trades on fast-paced construction sites, helping drive efficiency and successful project delivery. Responsibilities also include ensuring all mechanical installations comply with applicable government or military standards and building codes, as well as proactively identifying and resolving issues to keep projects on track. This role plays a key part in fostering a professional, team-oriented environment across all mechanical disciplines.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience as a Superintendent or Foreman specializing in sheet metal (preferably within commercial, industrial, institutional, or healthcare/hospital projects with budgets of 5-10 million or more)
• 3+ years of hands-on field experience with pressurized mechanical systems; government or military project experience is a strong plus
• Prior experience in Design-Build project delivery-particularly in assembly, detailing, or installation phases
• On-site safety credentials: CPR, First Aid, OSHA 30-Hour
• High school diploma or GED required; post-secondary coursework in construction management, sheet metal technologies, or related disciplines preferred
• Comfortable with Microsoft Outlook; willingness to learn BIM or other digital construction tools (training available)
• Effective leadership, communication, and collaboration skills on complex project sites

Nice To Haves

• Certifications such as EM-385 or STS are a plus (training can be provided if needed)
• Experience working in active hospital environments or healthcare construction settings is highly preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise all sheet metal construction activities
• Manage sheet metal crews and subcontractors
• Ensure all work is completed in accordance with project specifications, schedules, and quality standards
• Uphold strict adherence to safety regulations, quality expectations, and project guidelines
• Collaborate closely with the Superintendent to integrate sheet metal work with multiple trades on fast-paced construction sites
• Ensure all mechanical installations comply with applicable government or military standards and building codes
• Proactively identifying and resolving issues to keep projects on track
• Foster a professional, team-oriented environment across all mechanical disciplines

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(k)
• Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Paid Time off
• Company-provided housing for self and dependents on the island (Guantanamo Bay, Cuba)
• Company-provided vehicle (Guantanamo Bay, Cuba)
• Paid utilities (Guantanamo Bay, Cuba)
• Company-paid quarterly trips off island back to your home (Guantanamo Bay, Cuba)
• Generous foreign income exclusion eligibility (Guantanamo Bay, Cuba)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees