Pipefitter Superintendent

Job Summary

Leads or coordinates construction projects such as developing a new facility; the addition, expansion or extension of an existing facility; or renovation/alterations to a facility in collaboration with project team, construction site and management. Typically responsible for multiple jobs, supervising one or more trade groups. Develops assignments, timetables and responsibilities for team members for the duration of the project. Organizes and directs construction personnel and ensures that materials and equipment resources are delivered on time.


Essential Duties

• Serves as a leader on projects and provides technical expertise to partners in order to adhere to all construction processes designed to complete projects safely and with a high standard of quality.
• Manages, coaches, and develops direct reports. Conducts timely, complete and meaningful performance
  management conversations.
• Establishes and adjusts work sequences to meet construction schedules utilizing knowledge of equipment/tools capacities and assigned personnel.
• Confirms earned value of work and accuracy of Forecasted Percent Completions.
• Inspects work in progress and completed work periodically to ensure conformance to specifications.
• Performs all required safety observations and eliminates construction and job site hazards as they are recognized to reduce safety incidents and their severity.
• Understands and practices Quality/LEAN principles (pull planning, six-week look ahead, value mapping, constraint logs, etc.).
• Ability to budget projects by estimating worker hour requirements to meet the needs of the construction schedule and project budget. Monitors schedules to ensure they match project schedules. Provides material takeoff, estimate and pricing for changes to work scope.
• Assists in resolving construction problems (lack of productivity, work interfaces, required manpower, etc.). Advises senior level supervision and project management of potential problems, work interferences, schedule difficulties, etc. Assists in circumventing/resolving such problems as required.
• Maintains liaison with other departments, (i.e., Purchasing, Quality Control, Engineering, etc.) to ensure all required materials, equipment, inspections, etc., support craft activities and project schedule.
• Conducts pre-job and planning meetings to ensure all project team members understand contract terms and conditions, clauses, schedules or any unusual requirements of the project.

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Construction Science, Building Science, Construction Management or related field is preferred.

Must possess associated licenses and/or certifications required by trade for the position.
Construction Superintendent certification is preferred.

5-7 years of experience.

Advanced knowledge of construction management processes, means and methods.
Expert knowledge of building products, construction details and relevant rules, regulations and quality standards.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, coordination and/or BIM drawings, submittals, specifications, details and job orders.
Understanding of all facets of the construction process.
Ability to plan and see the "big picture".
Competent in conflict and crisis management.
Leadership skills.
Excellent time and project management skills.

TDIndustries is an Equal Opportunity Employer. TDIndustries recruits qualified applicants and advances in employment its employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, ethnic or national origin, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. EOE Minorities/ Females/ Protected Veterans/ Disabled


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Established in 1946, TDIndustries has developed into one of America's premier Mechanical Construction and Facility Services companies serving clients through the full life-cycle of a facility, to include engineering, construction, operations and maintenance. For 70 years, our employee-owned company has provided innovative services that optimize the performance of world-class mechanical and electrical systems that serve healthcare facilities, hotels, schools, sports arenas, mission critical facilities and industrial complexes and other essential institutions.

Our employees, whom we call "Partners" are the heart of our success and what sets us apart from our competitors. FORTUNE Magazine recognized TDIndustries as one of the "100 Best Places to Work", "Top 50 Training Organizations" and "Top 30 Companies to Retire From" due to our solid commitment to the personal and professional development of each employee.