Piping Superintendent

Piping Superintendent

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What is the Opportunity? We are seeking an experienced, safety-driven Piping Superintendent to lead piping and mechanical construction activities in Brownsville, Tennessee. The ideal candidate brings strong industrial construction experience, hands-on knowledge of piping systems, and proven leadership overseeing craft labor. This role will be responsible for safely and efficiently executing piping scopes while maintaining project schedule, quality, and client expectations.

What You'll Do Here:

• Participate in bid reviews to validate constructability, labor productivity, and piping quantities.
• Lead field execution of piping scopes, including installation, assembly, testing, and commissioning of piping systems.
• Review and interpret isometric drawings, P&IDs, specifications, and welding procedures to ensure accurate installation and compliance.
• Oversee and coordinate pipefitting, steam fitting, and welding activities to meet project specifications and quality standards.
• Ensure proper installation methods are followed for systems involving flow, pressure, and temperature requirements.
• Monitor inspection and testing of piping systems, including hydrotesting, leak testing, and quality control checks.
• Work closely with EHS teams to enforce project-specific safety programs and maintain Aecon's strong safety culture.
• Develop and manage detailed construction and look-ahead schedules, aligning labor, materials, and equipment.
• Coordinate subcontractors, union trades, and internal stakeholders to ensure efficient execution of work.
• Lead troubleshooting and problem-solving activities related to piping installation, system integrity, and constructability challenges.
• Interface with the client to provide updates on piping progress and resolve field-related concerns.
• Support change management processes, including scope changes, schedule impacts, and material adjustments.
• Mentor and develop forepersons, journeypersons, and apprentices while fostering a positive and inclusive team culture.
• Identify project risks and implement mitigation strategies in collaboration with project teams.
• Act as the construction lead for piping scopes in coordination with Project Management, Quality, Engineering, and Project Controls teams.

What You Bring to the Team:

• Minimum 10+ years of industrial construction experience, with significant experience in piping and mechanical systems.
• Proven experience in a supervisory or superintendent-level role overseeing pipefitting and/or steam fitting scopes.
• Strong knowledge of piping systems, installation methods, welding processes, and pressure systems.
• Ability to read and interpret isometric drawings, P&IDs, technical specifications, and welding procedures.
• Valid Journeyperson Pipefitter/Steamfitter certification or equivalent experience is preferred but not required.
• Strong understanding of quality control, inspection processes, and piping testing requirements, including hydrotesting.
• Demonstrated leadership ability managing craft labor in a fast-paced industrial construction environment.
• Solid understanding of industrial safety protocols, including confined space, fall protection, and hazard management.
• Strong organizational and coordination skills with the ability to manage multiple work fronts.
• Effective communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and fostering a positive and inclusive work environment.

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