Shop Superintendent (Pipe)

RK Industries, LLC

$97K — $120K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7 years of relevant pipe shop experience is mandatory.
  • Experience in commercial HVAC production is beneficial.
  • In-depth knowledge of piping shop operations and techniques.
  • Demonstrated leadership in managing complex projects and multiple teams.
  • Expertise in labor planning, scheduling, and project execution.
  • Strong decision-making skills in fast-paced environments.
  • History of developing team accountability and growth.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain controlled shop production activities and improve processes.
  • Identify and address scope changes early through drawing analysis.
  • Direct employees in material bundling, staging, and shipment.
  • Accurately allocate shop labor costs and manage timecards.
  • Collaborate with VDC teams for smooth work package transitions to production.
  • Work closely with Project Managers and other stakeholders for project delivery.
  • Assist in hiring, evaluations, and terminations of shop staff.

Benefits

  • Generous Paid Time Off and 6 paid holidays.
  • Health insurance with a wellness incentive.
  • 401(K) plan with company matching.
  • Employee Discount Program through PerkSpot.
Full Job Description
Description

Shop Superintendent - Piping

Aurora, CO

$97,000-$120,000 + Annual Incentive Bonus Eligibility

What You'll Lead
  • Maintain controlled conditions across all shop production activities and drive continuous improvement in process, quality, and productivity.
  • Read drawings like a story - catch scope changes early, flag shop drawing revisions, and keep the shop ahead of the schedule instead of chasing it.
  • Direct employees through bundling, staging, and complete shipment of materials, and coordinate delivery dates with our trucking partners.
  • Ensure shop labor costs and timecards are allocated accurately.
  • Coordinate closely with the VDC team and detailing partners so work packages flow cleanly from VDC into production.
  • Partner shoulder-to-shoulder with Project Managers, field personnel, Schedulers, and Work Order Processors to deliver high-quality projects on time.
  • Assist the Shop Operations Manager with hiring, evaluations, and terminations of shop personnel.


What You Bring
  • 7 years of relevant pipe shop experience - this is non-negotiable.
  • Commercial HVAC production is a strong plus.
  • Advanced knowledge and techniques within the piping shop function
  • Proven success leading complex projects, multiple crews, and field leaders
  • Deep expertise in labor planning, scheduling, productivity, quality, cost, and project execution
  • Strong judgment and the ability to make decisions in fast-moving environments
  • A track record of developing people and building accountable teams

Why Build Your Career at RK
  • Build bigger. Lead sophisticated, high-profile projects with the resources and capabilities to execute them well.
  • Have a voice. Influence project strategy, field operations, and how RK continues to improve the way we build.
  • Build with an integrated team. Tap into seven specialized business units and extensive in-house fabrication, manufacturing, and prefabrication capabilities.
  • Develop who's next. Build future field leaders while continuing your own development through mentorship, hands-on learning, and RK University.
  • Build for the long term. Join a second-generation, family-owned company that combines the stability of an established builder with the growth and opportunity of an industry leader.

Your Benefits
  • Paid Time Off plus 6 paid holidays
  • Health Insurance with a $100 wellness incentive
  • 401(K) with company match
  • Employee Discount Program through PerkSpot


If you're ready to lead larger projects, build stronger teams, and put your name behind work that matters, we'd like to talk.

Build projects that matter. Build leaders who last. Build your future at RK.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis

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