Lead Piping Superintendent
Job Summary
Leads field execution of all piping activities including underground utilities, above-ground piping systems, pipe fabrication, welding interfaces, testing, and mechanical completion. Responsible for coordinating piping superintendents, managing subcontractors, driving safety, quality, productivity, and schedule performance, and ensuring piping systems are completed in accordance with project requirements and turnover milestones.
Major Responsibilities
Leadership / Supervision (Discipline Supervision of superintendents supporting 50 to 100 craft or Responsible for Area/Facility)
Supervises and directs craft activities, subordinate superintendents, and others, as assigned. (Direct Hire)
Schedules work to be performed and reviews work accomplished by each craft. (Direct Hire)
Planning / Productivity
Determines workforce requirements. Coordinates established area operational plans.
Tools, Materials & Equipment
Oversees tool and equipment usage on the site. Manages the preparation of Field Material Requisitions for tools and consumables and ensures that the craft professionals have the tools they require to be productive.
Safety & Quality
Ensures the most current design document is used to complete the work and that all design changes are approved prior to implementation. Ensures assigned construction operations and subcontractors’ performance are in compliance with specifications and within schedules and budgets.
Technical
Works with Construction Field Engineers, Foremen, and Craft Professionals, in interpreting Engineering design documents, vendor documents, and other technical documents. Manages engineering solutions with Subcontractors, and Foremen and Craft Professionals.
Requirements
Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 10-13 years of relevant experience or 14-17 years of relevant work experience.
Extensive industrial piping construction experience on EPC projects
Strong knowledge of underground and above-ground piping systems
Experience managing pipe fabrication, installation, and testing activities
Understanding of welding, NDE, hydrotesting, flushing, and reinstatement
Experience coordinating subcontractors and multidisciplinary interfaces
Strong knowledge of construction sequencing and workface planning
Experience supporting mechanical completion and system turnover
Strong leadership, communication, and field coordination skills
Able to manage multiple work fronts and critical path activities
Industrial or power generation project experience preferred
Total Rewards/Benefits
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