SUPERINTENDENT – COMMERCIAL / INDUSTRIAL PLUMBING
Nationwide Travel Required – Primarily Eastern & Midwest Regions
We are seeking an experienced Commercial / Industrial Plumbing Superintendent to oversee field operations for plumbing scopes within food and beverage manufacturing, industrial, and commercial construction projects across the United States.
This role will focus heavily on plumbing systems, process piping, sanitary and process sewer infrastructure, underground utilities, trenching, drain systems, and facility upgrades within active operating environments. The ideal candidate will have strong experience leading plumbing installation and renovation projects in live manufacturing or industrial facilities while maintaining safety, sanitation, and operational continuity.
Experience with trenchless rehabilitation methods and CIPP systems is considered a strong plus.
The successful candidate must be comfortable managing work within active production facilities and coordinating closely with plant operations to minimize downtime and disruption.
Lead all on site plumbing and utility related construction activities for renovation, maintenance, and infrastructure improvement projects
Manage plumbing installation work involving sanitary sewer, process piping, underground utilities, drain systems, trenching, and concrete cutting and pour backs
Oversee subcontractors, field personnel, vendors, and trade coordination to ensure projects remain on schedule and within budget
Coordinate shutdowns, tie ins, and phased construction activities within active manufacturing environments
Collaborate directly with plant operations teams to minimize production interruptions and maintain operational continuity
Ensure strict compliance with OSHA, FDA, USDA, GMP, and site specific safety and sanitation standards
Maintain daily reports, schedules, production tracking, and project documentation
Lead site meetings and communicate project updates, scheduling concerns, and field issues to project leadership and clients
Identify and proactively resolve field conflicts and operational challenges
Support quality control efforts to ensure plumbing installations meet project specifications and operational requirements
Minimum 10 years of experience as a Superintendent overseeing commercial or industrial plumbing projects
Strong background in plumbing systems within food and beverage manufacturing, industrial facilities, processing plants, or large commercial environments
Experience working within active operating facilities and coordinating phased construction activities
Hands on knowledge of underground utilities, sanitary sewer systems, process piping, trenching, drain systems, concrete cutting, and plumbing infrastructure upgrades
Strong understanding of shutdown coordination, production sensitive work, and live environment construction execution
Ability and willingness to travel extensively throughout the United States
Strong leadership, communication, and coordination skills
Experience in food and beverage manufacturing, pharmaceutical, industrial processing, or GMP regulated environments
Knowledge of process wastewater systems and plant infrastructure upgrades
Experience with trenchless rehabilitation methods, pipe lining, and CIPP systems strongly preferred
Background managing multi site programs or national rollout projects
OSHA 30 Certification preferred
Opportunity to lead specialized projects within highly technical manufacturing environments
Exposure to national clients and complex industrial facility operations
Strong project pipeline with long term career growth opportunities
Competitive compensation package including travel support, health benefits, retirement plans, and performance incentives