Sheet Metal Superintendent - Healthcare

RQ Construction, LLC • North Charleston, SC • 20h ago

2301 South Hobson Avenue, North Charleston, SC 29405, USA | Salary | 120,000-160,000 per year DOE | Full Time

| 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.

Join our innovative team as a Full-Time Construction Sheet Metal Superintendent to lead projects for a large-scale ambulatory care center and dental clinic. We are seeking a Sheet Metal Superintendent to join our Field Operations team stateside and then mobilize to Guantanamo Bay, Cuba in the summer of 2026. This position offers a competitive salary range, 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.

Applicants with experience in hospital or healthcare construction are strongly encouraged to apply.

We are seeking a skilled professional to lead and supervise all sheet metal construction activities, working in close coordination with plumbing, insulation, pipefitting, and welding teams. This role is responsible for managing sheet metal crews and subcontractors, ensuring all work is completed in accordance with project specifications, schedules, and quality standards.

The ideal candidate will uphold strict adherence to safety regulations, quality expectations, and project guidelines, in alignment with RQC's Mission, Vision, and Values. You will collaborate closely with the Superintendent to integrate sheet metal work with multiple trades on fast-paced construction sites, helping drive efficiency and successful project delivery.

Responsibilities also include ensuring all mechanical installations comply with applicable government or military standards and building codes, as well as proactively identifying and resolving issues to keep projects on track. This role plays a key part in fostering a professional, team-oriented environment across all mechanical disciplines.

Required Qualifications

5+ years of experience as a Superintendent or Foreman specializing in sheet metal (preferably within commercial, industrial, institutional, or healthcare/hospital projects with budgets of 5-10 million or more).

3+ years of hands-on field experience with pressurized mechanical systems; government or military project experience is a strong plus.

Prior experience in Design-Build project delivery-particularly in assembly, detailing, or installation phases.

On-site safety credentials: CPR, First Aid, OSHA 30-Hour. Certifications such as EM-385 or STS are a plus (training can be provided if needed).

Education: High school diploma or GED required; post-secondary coursework in construction management, sheet metal technologies, or related disciplines preferred.

Computer Literacy: Comfortable with Microsoft Outlook; willingness to learn BIM or other digital construction tools (training available).

Effective leadership, communication, and collaboration skills on complex project sites.

Experience working in active hospital environments or healthcare construction settings is highly preferred.

What We Offer

Competitive Compensation & Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with company match.

High-Profile, Impactful Projects: Work on national-scale government and DoD assignments.

Professional Development: Ongoing training and support to advance your superintendent skills.

Collaborative Culture: Safety-first mindset, quality-driven execution, and shared commitment to excellence.

If you're a seasoned sheet metal leader who thrives in fast-paced, complex environments-and particularly if you're passionate about government or military project work-RQC offers a rare opportunity to grow your leadership career, contribute to meaningful public infrastructure, and shape next-level commercial construction.

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).

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