Mechanical Superintendent (Piping) - New York
Piping Superintendent
Location: New York, NY
Industry: Commercial Mechanical Construction
Position Overview
An established mechanical contractor is looking for an experienced Piping Superintendent to lead field piping operations across commercial construction projects in New York.
This is a hands-on field leadership position for someone who understands piping installation inside out and can take ownership of manpower, productivity, coordination, safety, quality, and schedule from mobilization through closeout.
Responsibilities
- Oversee day-to-day mechanical piping installation in the field.
- Lead piping foremen, tradespeople, subcontractors, and field manpower.
- Plan and sequence piping activities to maintain project schedules.
- Review mechanical drawings, specifications, coordination drawings, and installation requirements.
- Coordinate with Project Managers, Project Engineers, GCs, and other trades.
- Manage materials, equipment, deliveries, and field logistics.
- Track labor productivity and manpower requirements.
- Identify field conflicts early and drive solutions before they impact installation.
- Ensure piping installations meet project quality and safety requirements.
- Coordinate testing, inspections, punch list, commissioning, and closeout.
- Lead field coordination meetings and communicate progress and constraints to the project team.
Ideal Background
- Experience as a Piping Superintendent, Mechanical Superintendent, General Foreman, or Senior Piping Foreman.
- Strong commercial mechanical construction background.
- Extensive hands-on knowledge of mechanical piping installation.
- Experience working with systems such as hydronic piping, chilled/hot water, steam, condenser water, and process piping.
- Strong understanding of mechanical drawings and coordinated construction drawings.
- Experience managing manpower, productivity, material, sequencing, and field logistics.
- Comfortable coordinating directly with GCs, subcontractors, other trades, and project management.
- Strong focus on safety, quality, and project delivery.
- New York mechanical construction experience preferred.
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