Mechanical Superintendent - Pipefitting

Responsibilities

• Aid in estimating for pipefitting scopes and preconstruction services
• Support the Project Manager 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, 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