Piping Superintendent

Job Description

Job Description

COMPANY OVERVIEW :
Our client is a leading industrial construction contractor specializing in complex material handling systems, mechanical installations, and turnkey solutions across the Southeastern U.S. Our commitment to excellence, safety, and integrity drives our success and builds lasting relationships with clients and vendors alike.

POSITION: Piping Superintendent

COMPENSATION : Competitive salary + DOE + bonus

BENEFITS: Standard package

SUMMARY: The Piping Superintendent directs and leads a piping crew on a project. Responsible for managing all aspects of piping installation activities, including planning, coordination, materials, and monitoring performance/productivity.

DUTIES OR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervising one or more crews and providing guidance and training to pipefitters, welders, craft personnel, and apprentices on crews
• Planning, organizing, and assigning piping work to be done by crews
• Coordinating piping installation activities with other trades, subcontractors, and project personnel
• Reviewing piping drawings, isometrics, specifications, and project requirements to ensure work is performed according to plans
• Monitoring piping installation, fabrication, fit-up, welding, testing, and completion activities
• Ensuring piping work is installed in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, codes, and applicable standards
• Managing, receiving, tracking, and reporting piping materials, fittings, valves, supports, and other materials used on site
• Managing the storage, security, and maintenance of piping tools, equipment, welding equipment, and applicable manuals
• Supervising craft personnel and monitoring daily work assignments and productivity
• Providing input regarding the selection, placement, and termination of field craft personnel
• Assisting in planning and implementing piping construction means and methods, schedules, productivity improvements, and site logistics
• Coordinating on-site piping manpower, materials, equipment, and work areas
• Assisting Foremen with technical and field-related problem resolution
• Assisting with piping system walkdowns, punch list activities, testing, flushing, and turnover requirements
• Participating in schedule reviews, production reviews, and planning meetings
• Monitoring progress against project schedules and identifying potential delays or manpower/material issues
• Ensuring compliance with the project safety and quality plans, OSHA requirements, applicable piping codes, and other regulatory agencies
• Promoting safe work practices and ensuring all piping personnel understand and follow project safety requirements

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Proven experience supervising pipefitters, welders, craft personnel, and apprentices, including assigning work, training, and monitoring productivity.
• Strong knowledge of piping installation, fabrication, fit-up, welding, testing, flushing, and system turnover.
• Ability to read and interpret piping drawings, isometrics, specifications, and project requirements.
• Experience coordinating manpower, materials, equipment, subcontractors, other trades, and site work areas to maintain efficient field operations.
• Knowledge of applicable piping codes, quality standards, OSHA requirements, and project safety procedures.
• Experience with material management, including receiving, tracking, storing, and reporting piping materials, fittings, valves, and supports.
• Strong field leadership and planning skills, with experience monitoring schedules, resolving technical issues, completing walkdowns/punch lists, and identifying potential delays or productivity concerns.

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