Plumbing Superintendent

Atlantic Constructors•Louisa, VA

About The Position

Atlantic Constructors is seeking a motivated Plumbing Superintendent to oversee day-to-day plumbing crew activities on assigned commercial construction projects. The superintendent guides crews in budgeting and scheduling and ensures installation quality and customer satisfaction throughout each project. The role builds positive relationships with clients, customers, subcontractors, vendors, and internal project teams. The position oversees field crews, subcontractors, and craft activities; coordinates schedules, materials, equipment, and work across trades and departments; and manages production, procurement, cost control, quality, and safety. It also includes identifying potential change orders, conducting weekly safety meetings, coordinating inspections and support activities, and resolving construction and productivity issues. The role may involve travel to multiple job sites and work in a range of weather, noise, and site conditions.

Requirements

At least 7 years of experience in commercial plumbing field operations, or an equivalent combination of vocational training and experience.
Extensive knowledge of plumbing system installation.
Ability to supervise large crews of 20 or more.
Knowledge of other mechanical trade disciplines.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to work across varied disciplines.
Previous 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 present information effectively to customers, clients, and colleagues.
OSHA 30 and CPR.
Knowledge of how to read, interpret, and work from isometric and orthographic design drawings, design guides, specifications, support drawings, contract documents, and site coordination information for subcontractors.
Ability to multitask, work with minimal supervision, follow written and oral instructions, pay attention 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.
Ability to meet the role’s physical and work-environment demands, including lifting up to 50 pounds, climbing, working aloft, and working in varying weather and site conditions.
Ability to correctly identify colors of color-coded cables or wires and have close and distance vision, depth perception, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.

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 determining construction methods, staffing levels, material and equipment needs, scheduling, and documentation.
Coordinate work across 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 support field productivity.
Ensure quality installation of plumbing work.
Manage production, including manufacturing and prefabrication activities.
Manage schedules, cost control, procurement, quality, and safety; monitor production, on-time delivery, and costs.
Maintain a safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following and enforcing standards, procedures, and applicable safety regulations.
Liaise with engineering, estimating, and project teams to support compliance with drawings, specifications, and schedules.
Coordinate with departments such as Quality Control and Engineering to ensure materials, equipment, inspections, and craft support are provided.
Resolve construction issues, monitor productivity and craft compliance with project safety requirements, and document and implement corrective actions.
Perform other duties as assigned.