Mechanical Superintendent - Pipefitting

Responsibilities

• Aid in estimating for pipefitting scopes and preconstruction services
• Assist in developing the Chart of Accounts for pipefitting work
• Collaborate in creating detailed CPM schedules, focusing on pipefitting procurement, installation, startup, and turnover milestones
• Develop and maintain project site logistics plans for pipefitting equipment deliveries, material staging, crane picks, and installation sequencing
• Maintain a comprehensive understanding of contract documents, mechanical drawings, specifications, coordination drawings, and project requirements
• Manage McCarthy’s labor force or coordinate trade foremen to optimize performance on pipefitting scopes
• Review and comprehend material budgets and offer support for equipment purchases
• Monitor project costs, labor productivity, and installation performance; identify areas for enhancement
• Lead the quality process for pipefitting systems, including layout, installation, testing, balancing, startup, and commissioning readiness
• Lead safety and accident prevention programs for all pipefitting field activities
• Document daily construction activities related to pipefitting progress, manpower, deliveries, issues, and inspections
• Chair or support weekly subcontractor and trade coordination meetings, focusing on pipefitting interfaces and sequencing
• Issue and maintain short-term schedules for pipefitting work activities
• Verify that as-built drawings and field markups for pipefitting systems are up-to-date
• Implement all applicable safety programs and EEO/Affirmative Action programs
• Coordinate pipefitting work with other trades, including electrical, plumbing, fire protection, controls, and general trades, to minimize conflicts and maintain production flow
• Lead field execution for carbon steel, copper, stainless piping, equipment setting, controls coordination, startup activities, and final turnover of pipefitting systems
• Support inspections, testing requirements, punch list completion, and owner turnover documentation for pipefitting systems
• Identify and resolve field issues related to constructability, installation sequence, manpower planning, and system completion

Qualifications

• 7–10+ years of applicable field leadership experience
• Significant experience in pipefitting, mechanical, or MEP construction field operations
• Experience with relevant large-scale commercial or industrial projects
• Previous experience directing and coordinating pipefitting/mechanical trades
• Strong knowledge of pipefitting systems, construction principles, field practices, and sequencing requirements
• Experience leading installation of carbon steel piping, copper piping, stainless piping, mechanical equipment, and related pipefitting systems
• Self-perform construction management experience highly preferred
• Previous experience working closely with Project Management teams through successful completion of project phases
• Ability to read and interpret plans, specifications, shop drawings, and coordination documents
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated commitment to safety, quality, and production performance
• Preferred experience with self-perform mechanical or pipefitting work
• Experience coordinating startup, testing, balancing, commissioning, and turnover processes
• Experience working in occupied facilities, complex phasing environments, or technically challenging mechanical projects
• Familiarity with field technology, scheduling tools, and construction documentation platforms
• Strong field presence and ability to lead crews and foremen effectively
• Consistent focus on safety, quality, planning, and accountability
• Ability to anticipate issues, solve problems in the field, and drive work to completion