Piping Superintendent

Atlantic Constructors • Richmond, VA

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About The Position

Atlantic Constructors is seeking a Piping Superintendent to oversee day-to-day crew activities on assigned commercial construction projects. The role provides direction for budgeting and scheduling, maintains job quality and customer satisfaction, and builds productive relationships with clients, customers, vendors, subcontractors, and internal teams. The superintendent is responsible for coordinating field operations and trades, managing production and project controls, and ensuring safe, compliant, and timely installation of piping systems.

This position supervises field crews, subcontractors, and craft activities; coordinates construction methods, staffing, materials, equipment, scheduling, and documentation; and supports quality installation of hydronic, gas, and steam piping. It also involves manufacturing and prefabrication oversight, material take-offs and procurement, change-order documentation, cost and schedule control, safety meetings, and coordination with engineering, estimating, quality control, and project teams. The role has supervisory responsibility and may require travel to multiple job sites, typically without overnight stays.

Requirements

• At least 7 years of commercial experience in field pipe-fitting operations, or an equivalent combination of vocational training and experience.
• Extensive knowledge of welding, fitting, rigging, equipment setting, and hydronic, steam, and gas systems.
• Ability to successfully supervise large crews of 20 or more.
• Knowledge of other mechanical trade disciplines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills, including the ability to work across varied disciplines.
• Knowledge of man-hour reports, job-cost reports, workforce planning, and estimating.
• Advanced understanding of construction cost control, forecasting, and goal setting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to effectively present information to customers, clients, and colleagues.
• OSHA 30 and CPR.
• Ability to read, interpret, and work from isometric and orthographic design drawings, design guides, specifications, support drawings, contract documents, and subcontractor site-coordination documents.
• Ability to multitask, work with minimal supervision, follow written and oral instructions, attend to detail, and solve problems.
• Must adhere to company policies and procedures.
• Must be available and have the means to report to multiple job sites as assigned.
• Must be able to identify all colors of color-coded cables and wires and have close and distance vision, depth perception, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Must be able to perform the physical demands of the role, including working aloft, climbing, bending, pulling, reaching overhead, standing and walking for extended periods, and lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms.

Nice To Haves

• 10 years of experience in a heavy mechanical construction environment.
• Prior military experience.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Supervise field crews, subcontractors, and craft activities, including construction methods, manpower, material quantities, equipment, scheduling, and documentation.
• Coordinate work among different crafts, company departments, and other contractors.
• Identify and document potential change orders.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with internal project teams, customers, subcontractors, and key vendors.
• Conduct weekly safety meetings.
• Plan, schedule, and coordinate on-site functions.
• Perform material take-offs and order tools, materials, and equipment in a timely manner to maximize field productivity.
• Oversee quality installation of hydronic (chilled water, condensing water, and heating), gas, and steam piping.
• Manage production, including manufacturing and prefabrication activities.
• Manage schedules, cost control, procurement, and quality and safety; monitor production, on-time delivery, and costs.
• Maintain a safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following and enforcing procedures, standards, and applicable legal and safety regulations.
• Liaise with engineering, estimating, and project teams to ensure compliance with drawings, specifications, and schedules.
• Coordinate with Quality Control, Engineering, and other departments to ensure materials, equipment, inspections, and craft support are in place.
• Resolve construction issues, monitor productivity and craft compliance with project safety requirements, and document and implement corrective action.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Travel to multiple assigned job sites when required, typically not overnight.

Benefits

• Medical insurance for employee-only coverage at no cost.
• Dental insurance for employee-only coverage at no cost; a dental insurance plan is also listed.
• Short-term disability insurance for employee-only coverage at no cost.
• Life insurance for employee-only coverage at no cost.
• Vision insurance plan.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching.
• Health savings plan with company matching.
• Wellness programs.
• Competitive benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED