Hydronic Pipe Superintendent

The Hydronic Piping Superintendent directs and coordinates all hydronic and process piping field activities on complex industrial projects. This role oversees field crews and subcontractors, ensures high-quality installation of hydronic and industrial piping systems, and drives project safety, productivity, and schedule performance. The superintendent collaborates closely with project management, engineering, and BIM/VDC teams to deliver technically sophisticated projects in sectors such as pharmaceutical, life science, semiconductor, manufacturing, power generation, data centers, and other advanced industrial facilities.

• Direct and coordinate all hydronic and process piping field activities on assigned projects from mobilization through completion.
• Supervise General Foremen, Foremen, pipe fitters, welders, and subcontractors to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality work performance.
• Develop detailed daily and weekly work plans that support overall project milestones and production goals.
• Manage labor productivity, workforce planning, and manpower forecasting to align resources with project demands.
• Monitor installation progress in the field and proactively address challenges, constraints, and conflicts to maintain momentum.
• Oversee installation of chilled water systems, heating hot water systems, condenser water systems, glycol piping systems, process water systems, steam and condensate systems, chemical and utility piping systems, and equipment piping connections.
• Verify proper installation of pumps, heat exchangers, boilers, chillers, cooling towers, and related mechanical equipment in accordance with specifications and standards.
• Coordinate hydrostatic testing, flushing, cleaning, balancing, and system startup activities for hydronic and process piping systems.
• Support commissioning and turnover efforts by collaborating with commissioning teams and ensuring systems are ready for functional testing.
• Lead and promote a strong safety culture across all field operations, reinforcing safe work practices at all times.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, company safety policies, and site‑specific safety requirements.
• Conduct toolbox talks, safety meetings, and pre‑task planning sessions to communicate hazards, controls, and expectations.
• Identify and mitigate potential hazards before work begins, implementing corrective measures as needed.
• Participate in incident investigations and support implementation of corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Ensure all installations comply with project specifications, applicable codes, industry standards, and client requirements.
• Review drawings, specifications, isometrics, shop drawings, and BIM coordination models to plan and validate field installations.
• Coordinate inspections, pressure testing, weld documentation, and quality verification activities with project stakeholders.
• Manage punch lists and ensure all deficiencies are corrected promptly and to the required quality standards.
• Maintain high standards of workmanship throughout all phases of the project and reinforce quality expectations with crews.
• Work closely with Project Managers, Engineers, BIM/VDC teams, General Contractors, and Owners to align field execution with project objectives.
• Coordinate field activities with electrical, structural, equipment, and specialty trades to avoid conflicts and rework.
• Participate in progress meetings, planning sessions, and schedule reviews, providing accurate field status and input.
• Assist with procurement planning and material coordination to ensure timely delivery of equipment and materials to the field.
• Identify and resolve field installation conflicts and constructability issues in collaboration…