Superintendent / Foreman - Refrigeration Construction and Pipe Crew

Refrigeration Systems Construction and Service•Phoenix, AZ

3d•$50 - $70•Onsite

About The Position

RSCS is a Full-Service Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Construction and Service company, servicing 10 states across the western USA and in business for over 25 years. We are seeking a highly skilled and dependable Superintendent / Foreman to lead our traveling Refrigeration Construction and Pipe Crew. This is not an entry-level position — only candidates with strong mechanical contracting leadership experience, refrigeration construction knowledge, pipe crew experience, and the ability to lead hands-on in the field will be considered. RSCS believes in the pursuit of service excellence. Treating employees and customers as family and striving toward continual growth and improvement lie at the heart of RSCS core values. We are looking for a hard-working professional who can manage field projects from beginning through execution while maintaining momentum, safety, quality, and project deadlines. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading crews, coordinating job site activity, supporting pipe fitting and welding operations, reading plans, communicating with project leadership, and working alongside the crew when needed to keep the project moving forward. This role requires the ability to adapt in the field, solve problems, manage priorities, and represent RSCS professionally with customers, contractors, subcontractors, and internal team members.

Requirements

5–10 years of leadership experience in the Mechanical Contracting Industry
Refrigeration construction experience required
Pipe welding experience with carbon steel and stainless steel
Experience with small bore to large bore pipe sizes
6G position welding experience
Stick and TIG welding process experience
Strong pipe fitting and layout skills
Rigging experience
Ability to read plans and drawings
Strong understanding of mechanical systems
Proven leadership skills
Strong organization and job site coordination skills
Clean driving record
Dependable, hands-on, self-motivated, and detail oriented
Ability to travel on short notice
Willingness to travel for up to one month at a time, with expenses covered by the company

Nice To Haves

Refrigeration and ammonia systems experience strongly preferred
Experience leading refrigeration construction or mechanical pipe crews
Strong background in industrial refrigeration, ammonia systems, food processing, cold storage, or manufacturing environments
Safety-minded and able to maintain crew accountability
Professional communication and strong follow-through
Comfortable working in active construction environments
Able to lead by example and work alongside the crew when needed
Well organized and able to manage changing project priorities
Self-motivated and able to keep projects moving without constant direction
Strong problem-solving skills in the field
Committed to quality workmanship and service excellence

Responsibilities

Lead and manage a traveling refrigeration construction and pipe crew
Manage project momentum from beginning through execution to help meet deadlines
Coordinate daily job site operations, manpower, materials, tools, equipment, and project priorities
Work hands-on with the crew when needed to keep the project moving forward
Read and interpret plans, drawings, specifications, and project documents
Support pipe fitting, pipe welding, layout, rigging, and refrigeration system installation
Coordinate work involving carbon steel and stainless steel pipe, small bore to large bore pipe sizes, and related mechanical systems
Communicate project updates, labor needs, material needs, delays, and job site concerns to project management and leadership
Adapt to field changes and help resolve job site challenges as they arise
Maintain a safe, organized, and productive job site
Ensure work is completed according to RSCS quality standards, customer expectations, and project requirements
Provide leadership, direction, accountability, and support to crew members
Work professionally with customers, general contractors, subcontractors, inspectors, vendors, and RSCS team members
Support project closeout, punch-list completion, startup coordination, and turnover when applicable