Project Foreman - Sheet Metal

The Sheet Metal/HVAC Foreman is a driving force on our mechanical field team, leading the safe, efficient installation of ductwork, equipment, and ventilation systems across a variety of commercial and industrial projects. From coordinating crews and managing layouts to resolving design conflicts and maintaining quality control, this role is essential to project success from start to finish.

As a foreman, you’ll bring technical expertise and leadership together—guiding installers, supporting apprentices, and working closely with project managers and field engineers to meet critical deadlines. Your hands-on knowledge of HVAC systems, code requirements, and jobsite sequencing makes you a trusted leader and key problem-solver in the field.

Sheet Metal Foremen are respected for their craftsmanship, communication, and ability to lead high-performing crews. Their work ensures systems are built with precision and delivered with excellence, making them essential to every successful build.

RK Overview

RK Industries (RK) is a second-generation family-owned business built on hard work and strong values. Led by brothers Rick and Jon Kinning, we take pride in delivering a wide range of hands-on services including construction, manufacturing, custom fabrication, and building services. With seven specialized business units working in close coordination, we ensure every job is done right from start to finish. Our proven methods, focus on safety, and commitment to quality help bring our customers’ biggest ideas to life.

Position Summary

Provide comprehensive onsite practical and technical direction pertaining to contract scope of work. Oversee the scheduling, coordination, and supervision of all onsite crew activities. Supervise and coordinate all on site field operations of RK Mechanical, Inc. and associated sub-contractors. Adhere to project schedule and orchestrate timely project completion within budgeted costs.

Role Responsibilities

• Work within the perimeters of the project budget.
• Ensure quality craftsmanship on all mechanical system installations.
• Develop ‘Master Plan’ approach for project.
• Execute, supervise and maintain CPMI.
• Schedule daily and weekly scope of work activities.
• Material, tool, and equipment requisitions.
• Maintain proper journeyman to apprentice ratio.
• Code compliance.
• Conflict resolution.
• Assist Corporate Safety Managers as requested.
• Customer satisfaction and public relations liaison.
• Indirect supervision.
• Performs technical responsibilities.
• Contributes to the development and improvement of concepts, techniques and procedures.
• Coordinates own tasks with a specific range of responsibilities under established procedures.
• Contributes to a team under general supervision of an experienced professional or manager.
• Skilled specialist or recent college/university graduate.
• Role specific skills and experience required.
• Requires judgment or initiative in resolving issues and making recommendations.
• Supervision and guidance of crews.

Qualifications

• Comply with all company policies and procedures.
• All employees are accountable for safety and health and are empowered to stop work if an unsafe condition is present. Employees should immediately notify their supervisor so that the hazard may be corrected.
• RK Mechanical employees and subcontractors are required to implement and maintain all safety and health systems practices including the training requirements of RK Mechanical Orientation, site specific orientation, CPR/First Aid/AED/Bloodborne Pathogens, Hazard Identification and Reporting, and OSHA 30.
• Project Foreman Plumbing require a minimum of Journeyman Plumbers License.

Minimum Physical Requirements and Accountability

• Work outside, inside, and in dusty, noisy and hazardous areas.
• Work in high places, tight places, confined spaces and/or other adverse locations.
• Climb, balance, squat, kneel and crouch.
• Work in all types of weather.
• Must have working knowledge of all trade materials and tools.
• Ability to lift and carry 36 to 50 lbs. occasionally, and/or 22 to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 11 to 15 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

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.