Commercial Pipefitter Superintendent

AiRCO Mechanical Ltd.; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Excellent benefits

Advancement opportunities

Work/life balance

Company stability

Job summary

Airco Mechanical in Texas is seeking a Commercial HVAC Hydronic Pipefitter Superintendent to oversee field hydronic piping installations on HVAC projects. This leadership role ensures safe, on-time, within-budget completion to quality standards, supervising foremen, pipefitters, and subcontractors while coordinating with project management.

Key responsibilities include supervising crews, planning work, interpreting blueprints, ensuring codes and safety compliance, coordinating with other trades

Qualifications

• 10+ years of commercial hydronic pipefitting experience with 3+ years in a leadership role.
• In-depth knowledge of hydronic HVAC systems and ability to read mechanical drawings.
• Proven leadership, communication, and organizational skills; OSHA 30 preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage day-to-day activities of pipefitter crews and foremen across job sites.
• Plan and schedule work, materials, and manpower to meet project deadlines.
• Interpret blueprints, specifications, and submittals for hydronic piping systems.
• Ensure all installations comply with mechanical codes, safety regulations, and project drawings.
• Coordinate with other trades, vendors, inspectors, and general contractors.
• Mentor and train foremen and pipefitting crews on best practices, safety, and technical skills.
• Attend and lead field coordination and progress meetings.
• Assist in resolving field issues and change orders in collaboration with the project team.
• Provide daily and weekly reports on job progress, labor, materials, and issues to project managers.

Skills

Hydronic piping

Leadership

Blueprints interpretation

Safety compliance

Team supervision

Communication

Tools

Construction software

MS Office

Job description

COMMERCIAL HVAC HYDRONIC PIPEFITTER SUPERINTENDENT

At Airco Mechanical, we’ve been a leader in commercial HVAC, Electrical, and Plumbing installation and service for over 40 years. With locations in Round Rock and San Antonio, our company continues to grow thanks to a talented team and a commitment to excellence. We provide competitive pay, strong benefits, and clear paths to advancement so our employees can build long-term careers. If you’re ready to work with a company that values its people and rewards performance, we’d love to meet you.

Why Work at Airco Mechanical?

• Competitive pay with opportunities to increase your income
• Excellent benefits package
• Stable company with 40+ years in business
• Opportunities for advancement and internal promotion
• Work/life balance

Job Summary:

The Hydronic Pipefitter Superintendent oversees field operations for hydronic piping installation on commercial HVAC projects. This leadership role ensures projects are completed safely, on time, within budget, and to quality standards. The Superintendent supervises foremen, pipefitters, and subcontractors while coordinating with project management and other trades.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise and manage day-to-day activities of pipefitter crews and foremen across job sites
• Plan and schedule work, materials, and manpower to meet project deadlines
• Interpret blueprints, specifications, and submittals for hydronic piping systems
• Ensure all installations comply with mechanical codes, safety regulations, and project drawings
• Coordinate with other trades, vendors, inspectors, and general contractors
• Mentor and train foremen and pipefitting crews on best practices, safety, and technical skills
• Attend and lead field coordination and progress meetings
• Assist in resolving field issues and change orders in collaboration with the project team
• Provide daily and weekly reports on job progress, labor, materials, and issues to project managers

Qualifications:

• 10+ years of commercial hydronic pipefitting experience, with 3+ years in a leadership/superintendent role
• In-depth knowledge of hydronic HVAC systems
• Strong ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and specifications
• Proven ability to lead and develop teams in a fast-paced construction environment
• OSHA 30 certification preferred
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills
• Proficient in basic computer use (emails, construction software, mobile apps)
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
• Two weeks paid vacation - 1st year
• Paid holidays & sick leave
• Very low mileage service vehicles
• Excellent health, vision, & dental insurance with incredibly low employee cost
• Life insurance – (2X salary paid by company)
• Short-term & long term disability insurance (paid by the company)
• Accidental death and dismemberment Insurance