Plumbing Superintendent

Overview

Crawford Mechanical Services, a Quantum Industrial company, is a leading mechanical and plumbing contractor with operations across multiple states. We specialize in large-scale commercial and industrial projects, delivering solutions for data centers, semiconductor manufacturing, biopharma, aviation, oil & gas, and more. We focus on cutting-edge fabrication technologies, quality craftsmanship, client relationships, and a culture that empowers employees to grow and advance.

The Plumbing Superintendent is responsible for overseeing the execution, supervision, and completion of industrial plumbing and process piping construction scopes, including pipe fabrication, installation, and system testing. This role ensures projects are completed safely, on time, and within budget while maintaining quality and compliance with industry regulations. The Plumbing Superintendent coordinates with project managers, subcontractors, and field personnel to optimize labor, materials, and schedules for efficient project execution, with particular attention to mission-critical piping systems.

• Project Execution & Supervision: Oversee all field plumbing and piping construction activities, including pipe fabrication, installation, and system testing, to ensure alignment with project plans and schedules.
• Workforce Coordination: Manage plumbers, pipe fitters, and helpers, ensuring the right personnel are assigned to appropriate tasks.
• Schedule Management: Develop and maintain plumbing and piping construction schedules, coordinating tie-ins, pressure testing, and system turnovers to ensure timely completion.
• Quality Control: Monitor pipe installation and joining methods (welding, brazing, threading, soldering) to enforce adherence to plumbing codes and company quality standards.
• Safety Compliance: Ensure all plumbing crews follow OSHA and company safety regulations, including hot work, trenching/excavation, and confined space protocols.
• Subcontractor Management: Coordinate and supervise plumbing and piping subcontractors to maintain project efficiency.
• Material & Equipment Management: Ensure timely delivery and availability of pipe, fittings, valves, backflow devices, and specialty piping materials.
• System Testing & Commissioning Support: Coordinate hydrostatic/pressure testing, flushing, and disinfection of piping systems, and support commissioning of process and utility piping systems critical to data center operations.
• Issue Resolution: Identify and resolve field issues related to pipe routing, underground utility conflicts, and trade coordination to avoid project delays.
• Regulatory Compliance: Stay informed of local, state, and federal plumbing codes (IPC/UPC) and backflow prevention regulations to ensure compliance.
• Stakeholder Communication: Maintain regular communication with project managers, engineers, inspectors, and site personnel.
• Documentation & Reporting: Maintain accurate records of daily construction activities, safety incidents, test results, and work progress.
• Performance Evaluation: Assess workforce efficiency and implement strategies for continuous improvement.

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field is preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• OSHA 30 certification required.
• Journeyman or Master Plumber license preferred; backflow prevention assembly tester
• Must possess any licenses or certifications required by state or local regulations.
• Minimum of 7+ years of experience in industrial plumbing and piping construction.
• At least 3 years of supervisory or leadership experience on plumbing or piping projects.
• Experience with mission-critical or data center piping systems (process/utility piping, cooling distribution piping, backflow prevention, fire protection coordination) strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of plumbing and piping systems, installation methods, and applicable plumbing codes (IPC/UPC).
• Ability to read and interpret plumbing/piping blueprints, isometric drawings, and project specifications.
• Proficiency in construction scheduling software (e.g., Procore, MS…