Shop Superintendent (Plumbing)

RK Industries•Denver, CO

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The Shop Superintendent – Plumbing role at RK Industries is a leadership position focused on overseeing all plumbing fabrication and prefabrication operations. The ideal candidate will not only manage production but also build teams, develop leaders, and foster a culture of quality, productivity, and safety. This role involves owning the shop floor, setting standards for safety, craftsmanship, accountability, and performance. The superintendent will lead people, processes, and production activities to ensure timely and accurate delivery of assemblies, spools, and shipments. The position offers the opportunity to influence execution strategy, workforce planning, prefabrication operations, productivity, safety, and quality, while also developing Foremen, Leads, and craft professionals. RK Industries provides integrated fabrication, manufacturing, construction, and building services capabilities as resources and support.

Requirements

7+ years of plumbing fabrication, prefabrication, or shop operations experience, preferably in commercial and industrial construction environments.
Proven experience leading shop teams, production crews, and frontline leaders in a fast-paced manufacturing or fabrication setting.
Advanced knowledge of plumbing systems, materials, fabrication processes, and installation methods.
Strong understanding of labor planning, scheduling, productivity management, quality control, and operational execution.
Ability to interpret construction drawings, fabrication documents, specifications, and shop drawings with a high degree of accuracy.
Experience coordinating with VDC, detailing, engineering, and project management teams.
Strong leadership presence with the ability to motivate teams, solve problems, and drive accountability.
Excellent organizational, communication, and decision-making skills.
Demonstrated success developing people, building teams, and creating a culture of ownership and continuous improvement.
Proficiency with production tracking, labor reporting, and shop management tools.

Responsibilities

Oversee all plumbing fabrication and prefabrication operations, maintaining a safe, organized, and highly productive shop environment.
Drive continuous improvement across production processes, quality standards, workflow efficiencies, and shop performance.
Interpret drawings to anticipate scope changes, identify potential conflicts, and ensure production stays ahead of project schedules.
Lead the planning, fabrication, bundling, staging, and shipment of plumbing materials, assemblies, and prefabricated components.
Coordinate delivery schedules and logistics with transportation partners to support field operations and project milestones.
Ensure labor hours, productivity metrics, and timecard allocations are accurate and aligned with project budgets.
Partner closely with VDC, detailing, and engineering teams to ensure work packages transition seamlessly from design into production.
Collaborate with Project Managers, Operations Leaders, Schedulers, and field teams to drive schedule adherence and project success.
Maintain high standards for quality control, ensuring all fabricated products meet RK and client expectations.
Lead workforce planning efforts, balancing manpower, production needs, shop capacity, and project demands.
Support recruiting, hiring, onboarding, performance management, and employee development initiatives within the shop.
Mentor and develop Foremen, Leads, and craft professionals, helping build the next generation of shop leadership.
Champion RK's safety culture and hold teams accountable for maintaining a world-class safety record.