McCarthy Holdings Inc

Project Superintendent - Plumbing

McCarthy Holdings Inc$75K — $95K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7-10+ years of field leadership experience in plumbing or MEP construction
  • Experience with large-scale commercial or industrial projects
  • Strong knowledge of plumbing systems and construction principles
  • Experience leading installation of various plumbing systems
  • Self-perform construction management experience preferred
  • Ability to read and interpret construction plans and documents
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

  • Assist in developing detailed project schedules focusing on plumbing activities
  • Create detailed scopes of work for plumbing systems
  • Maintain project site logistics for plumbing materials and installation
  • Oversee plumbing labor performance and coordination with trade foremen
  • Monitor project costs and labor productivity for plumbing work
  • Lead quality assurance processes for plumbing system installations
  • Document daily plumbing construction activities and participate in coordination meetings

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance options
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company matching
  • Paid vacation and holidays
  • Opportunities for professional development and training
  • Workplace initiatives promoting health and safety
Full Job Description
POSITION SUMMARY

The Plumbing Superintendent is a critical field leadership role responsible for overseeing plumbing construction activities in the field and ensuring work is completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and to quality standards. This role works closely with the Project Manager and field leadership to coordinate crews, trade partners, and project execution.

RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Assist in development of detailed CPM schedules with emphasis on plumbing procurement, rough-in, above ceiling work, fixture installation, testing, and turnover milestones
  • Assist in development of detailed scope of work for commercial plumbing systems
  • Develop and maintain project site logistics plans related to plumbing material deliveries, equipment staging, and installation sequencing
  • Maintain a thorough understanding of contract documents, plumbing drawings, specifications, coordination drawings, and project requirements
  • Manage the mechanical labor force and/or coordinate trade foremen to achieve optimum performance on plumbing scopes
  • Review and understand material and equipment budgets for plumbing materials and equipment
  • Monitor project costs, labor productivity, and installation performance; identify areas for improvement
  • Provide leadership in the quality process for plumbing systems, including underground, rough-in, top-out, fixture installation, testing, and turnover readiness
  • Provide leadership in safety and accident prevention programs for all plumbing field activities
  • Document daily construction activities related to plumbing progress, manpower, deliveries, issues, and inspections
  • Chair or support weekly subcontractor and trade coordination meetings with focus on plumbing interfaces and sequencing
  • Issue and maintain long and short-term schedules for plumbing work activities
  • Assist Project Engineers in the shop drawing and submittal process for plumbing materials, equipment, and related systems
  • Verify that as-built drawings and field markups for plumbing systems are kept current
  • Implement all applicable safety programs and EEO/Affirmative Action programs
  • Coordinate plumbing work with other trades including HVAC, electrical, fire protection, civil, and general trades to reduce conflicts and maintain production flow
  • Lead field execution for underground piping, waste and vent systems, domestic water, storm systems, equipment connections, and final turnover of plumbing systems
  • Support inspections, testing requirements, punch list completion, and owner turnover documentation for plumbing systems
  • Help identify and resolve field issues related to constructability, installation sequence, manpower planning, and system completion

QUALIFICATIONS
  • 7-10+ years of applicable field leadership experience in plumbing, mechanical, or MEP construction field operations
  • Experience with relevant large-scale commercial or industrial projects
  • Previous experience directing and coordinating plumbing trades
  • Strong knowledge of plumbing systems, construction principles, field practices, code requirements, and sequencing requirements
  • Experience leading installation of underground piping, waste and vent systems, domestic water, storm systems, and plumbing fixtures
  • 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 plumbing work
  • Experience coordinating inspections, testing, startup support, and turnover processes
  • Experience working in occupied facilities, complex phasing environments, or technically challenging plumbing 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


About McCarthy Holdings Inc

McCarthy Holdings, Inc. is a construction company that provides general contracting, construction management, and design-build services. The company serves clients in the healthcare, education, commercial, and industrial sectors. McCarthy Holdings, Inc. was founded in 1864 and is based in St. Louis, Missouri.
Learn more about McCarthy Holdings Inc
Size
3,000 employees
Industry
Net Income
$100 million
5 Year Trend
+12%
Revenue
$4.4 billion

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