Plumbing Superintendent
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Job Title: Plumbing Superintendent Commercial Mechanical Contracting
Location: DFW Metroplex, TX (On-site)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: $30.00 - $50.00 hourly
Company Introduction
This opportunity is with a well-established mechanical contracting firm with more than 40 years of experience delivering innovative HVAC, plumbing, piping, and sheet metal solutions. The company specializes in major mechanical projects for hospitals, data centers, and high-rise commercial buildings, earning a reputation for safety, precision, and high-quality workmanship.
The organization fosters a collaborative, growth-focused culture where employees refine their skills, share knowledge, and advance within a supportive team environment.
Role Overview
The Plumbing Superintendent directs all field operations for commercial plumbing systems on large-scale projects, including domestic water, sanitary, storm drainage, and medical gas installations. The role spans mission-critical environments such as hospitals, data centers, and high-rise commercial buildings.
The position requires strong field knowledge in plumbing system layout, code compliance, and crew leadership, with the ability to coordinate safely and efficiently across HVAC, piping, and sheet metal trades while maintaining consistent focus on quality, productivity, and project performance.
Core Responsibilities
- Lead and supervise plumbing crews installing domestic water, sanitary, storm, and medical gas systems
- Enforce safety standards across all plumbing operations, including pressure testing and confined-space work
- Interpret and apply plumbing shop drawings, submittals, and coordination drawings
- Supervise hydrostatic and pressure testing along with quality inspections
- Coordinate with piping, HVAC, and sheet metal trades to align scopes and schedules
- Manage material deliveries, prefabrication planning, and site logistics
- Prepare daily reports, manpower documentation, and as-built records
- Mentor journeymen and apprentices to improve productivity, technical skill, and teamwork
- Participate in site meetings with general contractors and project managers
Required Background
- Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship as sponsorship is not available for this position
- 5+ years of commercial plumbing field experience with supervisory responsibilities; commercial mechanical subcontracting backgrounds
- Hands-on knowledge of plumbing systems including domestic water, sanitary, storm drainage, and medical gas
- Texas Master Plumber license required (Responsible Master Plumber designation strongly )
- Texas Medical Gas endorsement
- OSHA 10 certification required; OSHA 30
- Ability to read and interpret plumbing shop drawings, isometrics, and mechanical coordination layouts
- Ability to meet physical demands including lifting, working at heights, and confined spaces
- Valid driver's license with ability to pass background, drug, and MVR screenings
- Hospital, data center, or high-rise project experience strongly
- ASSE 6010 brazer certification ; ASSE 6020/6030 medical gas inspector/installer credentials a plus
- Familiarity with construction software such as Procore or Bluebeam
- Experience with prefabrication planning and BIM coordination
- Bilingual English/Spanish a plus
Compensation & Perks
- Competitive salary based on experience.
- Company vehicle or mileage reimbursement.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Paid time off and paid holidays.
- Referral program and growth opportunities.
- Path for advancement into General Superintendent or Project Manager roles.