What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mechanical Piping Superintendent - Healthcare position at RQ Construction?
Join our innovative team as a Full-Time Construction Mechanical Piping Superintendent to lead projects for a large-scale ambulatory care center and dental clinic. This position offers a competitive salary range of $120,000-$160,000, 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. This position may start stateside and then mobilize to Guantanamo Bay in the summer of 2026.
Applicants with experience in hospital or healthcare construction are strongly encouraged to apply.
What You'll Do
We are seeking an experienced professional to lead field operations for mechanical and hydronic piping installations on large-scale commercial and Department of Defense (DoD) construction projects. In this role, you will coordinate field crews and subcontractors to deliver safe, high-quality work while meeting demanding project schedules.
You will work closely with project leadership to oversee installation activities, manage materials, and drive effective field execution across complex job sites. The ideal candidate will proactively identify and resolve field challenges, ensuring projects progress safely, efficiently, and on schedule.
What We're Looking For
- 4 years as a Piping Superintendent or Foreman on government, military, or large commercial construction projects. or healthcare/hospital projects with budgets of 5-10 million or more
- 4 years of trade experience as a journey-level mechanical pipefitter
- Experience with hydronic piping systems, underground utilities, boilers/chillers, and project closeout
- OSHA 30, CPR/First Aid, and EM-385 (or ability to obtain)
- Experience working in active hospital environments or healthcare construction settings is highly preferred
Why Join RQ
- Work on large, high-impact military construction projects.
- Competitive compensation and benefits including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) with company match.
- Opportunities for career growth within a national Design-Build contractor.
- A team culture focused on safety, quality, and mission success.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), religion (all aspects of religious beliefs, observance or practice, including religious dress or grooming practices) marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition (including cancer or a record or history of cancer, and genetic characteristics), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition), genetic information, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other basis or status protected by federal, state, or local law or ordinance or regulation.
All candidates considered for hire must provide evidence of identity and U.S. work authorization at the time of hire. Additionally, all candidates must successfully pass a drug screening and commercial criminal background check, including a stricter Department of Defense background check, for access to job site at military base (if applicable for position being hired for).
Salary : $120,000 - $160,000