Master Plumber - Heavy Civil Utilities Division

About the role

Sinacola is seeking an experienced Texas Licensed Master Plumber to lead and oversee plumbing, piping, and mechanical installation activities on commercial, industrial, water, wastewater, and infrastructure construction projects. This position combines the technical expertise and licensing requirements of a Master Plumber with the field leadership responsibilities of a Piping Superintendent. The successful candidate will supervise foremen and field crews, coordinate with project management and other trades, interpret plans and specifications, ensure code compliance, maintain quality and safety standards, and keep projects on schedule and within budget. The ideal candidate is a hands-on, experienced plumbing and piping professional with strong leadership, communication, scheduling, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Texas Licensed Master Plumber responsible for overseeing plumbing and piping work in accordance with applicable Texas requirements and project specifications.
• Supervise and coordinate daily plumbing, piping, and mechanical installation activities.
• Lead and direct foremen, plumbers, pipefitters, subcontractors, and field crews.
• Coordinate manpower, equipment, materials, drawings, and work assignments to maintain productivity and project schedules.
• Read and interpret plumbing and piping blueprints, P&IDs, isometrics, specifications, shop drawings, and related construction documents.
• Verify pipe alignment, elevations, grades, layout, and installation accuracy.
• Ensure all piping installations comply with approved plans, specifications, applicable codes, manufacturer requirements, and project standards.
• Coordinate piping activities with project managers, engineers, subcontractors, vendors, and other trades to prevent conflicts and maintain workflow.
• Develop and maintain field work schedules and coordinate manpower requirements to meet project milestones.
• Monitor project progress, crew productivity, labor hours, material usage, and daily production goals.
• Adjust manpower and work assignments as necessary to maintain schedule and productivity.
• Conduct regular quality-control inspections and correct deficiencies promptly.
• Identify and resolve field issues, installation conflicts, and constructability concerns.
• Lead daily safety meetings and enforce OSHA, company, and project-specific safety requirements.
• Maintain a safe and organized work environment and ensure proper use of tools, equipment, and PPE.
• Maintain accurate daily reports, timekeeping, production records, material tracking, and other required project documentation.
• Communicate project status, manpower requirements, material needs, schedule concerns, and field conditions to project management.
• Coordinate material deliveries and ensure materials are available when required.
• Support commissioning, testing, startup, and turnover activities as required.
• Maintain high standards of workmanship, professionalism, teamwork, and accountability.

Qualifications

• Current Texas Licensed Master Plumber license — required.
• Minimum 8 years of verifiable experience in the plumbing, pipefitting, or mechanical piping trades.
• Minimum 4 years of supervisory experience as a Foreman, General Foreman, Plumbing Superintendent, Piping Superintendent, or similar leadership position.
• Proven experience supervising multiple foremen, crews, subcontractors, and/or trades.
• Strong knowledge of commercial plumbing and piping systems.