POSITION SUMMARYThe Pipefitting Superintendent is a critical field leadership position and is foundational to project success and safety. This role is responsible for overseeing pipefitting and mechanical construction activities in the field, providing leadership to field foremen and trade partners, and ensuring successful completion of pipefitting work in alignment with project schedule, quality, safety, and budget goals.
The Pipefitting Superintendent works closely with the Project Manager and other field leadership to support timely, coordinated, and high-quality completion of the construction process. This role is intended for an experienced mechanical field leader who can independently lead complex pipefitting scopes with limited oversight with labor and material resources.
RESPONSIBILITIES- Assist Estimating with bidding opportunities and preconstruction services for pipefitting scopes
- Assist the Project Manager in development of the Chart of Accounts for pipefitting work
- Assist in development of detailed CPM schedules with emphasis on pipefitting procurement, installation, startup, and turnover milestones
- Assist in development of detailed scope of work for pipefitting systems
- Develop and maintain project site logistics plans related to pipefitting equipment deliveries, material staging, crane picks, and installation sequencing
- Maintain a thorough understanding of contract documents, mechanical drawings, specifications, coordination drawings, and project requirements
- Manage McCarthy's labor force and/or coordinate trade foremen to achieve optimum performance on pipefitting scopes
- Review and understand material budgets and provide support for equipment purchases.
- Monitor project costs, labor productivity, and installation performance; identify areas for improvement
- Provide leadership in the quality process for pipefitting systems, including layout, installation, testing, balancing, startup, and commissioning readiness
- Provide leadership in safety and accident prevention programs for all pipefitting field activities
- Document daily construction activities related to pipefitting progress, manpower, deliveries, issues, and inspections
- Chair or support weekly subcontractor and trade coordination meetings with focus on pipefitting interfaces and sequencing
- Issue and maintain short-term schedules for pipefitting work activities
- Assist Project Engineers in the shop drawing and submittal process for pipefitting equipment, controls, and related materials
- Verify that as-built drawings and field markups for pipefitting systems are kept current
- Implement all applicable safety programs and EEO/Affirmative Action programs
- Coordinate pipefitting work with other trades including electrical, plumbing, fire protection, controls, and general trades to reduce conflicts and maintain production flow
- Lead field execution for carbon steel, copper, stainless piping, equipment setting, controls coordination, startup activities, and final turnover of pipefitting systems
- Support inspections, testing requirements, punch list completion, and owner turnover documentation for pipefitting systems
- Help identify and resolve field issues related to constructability, installation sequence, manpower planning, and system completion
QUALIFICATIONS- Minimum of 7 years of applicable field leadership experience
- Significant experience in pipefitting, mechanical, or MEP construction field operations
- Experience with relevant large-scale commercial or industrial projects
- Previous experience directing and coordinating pipefitting/mechanical trades
- Strong knowledge of pipefitting systems, construction principles, field practices, and sequencing requirements
- Experience leading installation of carbon steel piping, copper piping, stainless piping, mechanical equipment, and related pipefitting systems
- Self-perform construction management experience highly preferred
- Previous experience working closely with Project Management teams through successful completion of project phases
- Ability to read and interpret plans, specifications, shop drawings, and coordination documents
- Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
- Demonstrated commitment to safety, quality, and production performance
- Experience with self-perform mechanical or pipefitting work
- Experience coordinating startup, testing, balancing, commissioning, and turnover processes
- Experience working in occupied facilities, complex phasing environments, or technically challenging mechanical projects
- Familiarity with field technology, scheduling tools, and construction documentation platforms
- Strong field presence and ability to lead crews and foremen effectively
- Ability to coordinate across multiple trades and maintain schedule commitments
- Consistent focus on safety, quality, planning, and accountability
- Ability to anticipate issues, solve problems in the field, and drive work to completion
- Submitting a project list with details is highly encouraged.
