Plumbing Superintendent

Atlantic Constructors•Richmond, VA

About The Position

Responsible for the day-to-day activities of plumbing crews on assigned commercial construction projects. Provides guidance and direction to crews in budgeting and scheduling, and ensures job quality and customer satisfaction at every project stage. Builds relationships with clients, customers, and vendors to cultivate a positive work environment. This position has supervisory responsibility and may require travel to multiple job sites. The role oversees field crews, subcontractors, craft activities, plumbing installation, production management, and project management controls, including schedules, cost control, procurement, and quality and safety. It coordinates on-site functions and work across crafts, departments, and contractors, and serves as a liaison with engineering, estimating, project teams, customers, subcontractors, and vendors. The position also conducts weekly safety meetings, identifies potential change orders, coordinates materials and equipment, and addresses construction and productivity issues. Work may take place indoors or outdoors in varying temperatures and inclement weather, with possible exposure to noise, fumes, airborne particles, confined spaces, or heights. The role routinely uses construction equipment, heavy machinery, hand tools, and power tools. Physical activities may include working aloft, climbing, bending, pulling, reaching overhead, standing or walking for long periods, and lifting up to 50 pounds.

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 systems installation.
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.
Demonstrated knowledge of reading, interpreting, and working to design drawings (isometric and orthographic), design guides, specifications, support drawings, contract documents, and site coordination of 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.
Must be able to correctly identify all colors of color-coded cables or wires and have close and distance vision, depth perception, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
Ability to meet the physical and work-environment demands described for the role.

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, manpower levels, material quantities, equipment, mechanical and plumbing sources, 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 maximize field productivity.
Ensure quality installation of plumbing activities.
Manage production, including manufacturing and pre-fabrication activities.
Manage schedules, cost control, procurement, and quality and safety; monitor production, on-time delivery, and cost control.
Maintain a safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following and enforcing standards and procedures and complying with legal and safety regulations.
Liaise with engineering, estimating, and project teams to ensure compliance with drawings, specifications, and schedules.
Coordinate with departments such as Quality Control and Engineering to ensure required 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 action.
Perform other duties as assigned.