Field Superintendent, Plumbing & Fire Protection Service

Cobalt Recruitment; New York (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company benefits package

Paid time off

Long-term stability

Job summary

Cobalt Recruitment is seeking a Field Superintendent to manage day-to-day service operations across plumbing, fire protection, pump, and motor systems in the NYC area. You will lead a team of about 20 mechanics and helpers, coordinating across multiple active jobs daily to maintain safety and quality.

The role requires 5+ years of supervisory experience, knowledge of NYC DOB/DEP/FDNY processes, and leadership in high-volume field settings.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of supervisory or field leadership in commercial plumbing, fire protection, heating, or related mechanical service work.
• Experience overseeing crews across multiple simultaneous service jobs or job sites in a single day.
• Working knowledge of NYC DOB, DEP, and FDNY inspection and permit processes.
• Strong safety awareness and ability to enforce safety standards in the field.
• Comfortable managing a high volume of day-to-day scheduling and dispatch decisions.
• Strong communication skills with field crews and office/dispatch staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate a team of approximately 20 mechanics and helpers across multiple active service jobs per day.
• Oversee daily dispatch and job assignments, keeping crews on schedule across plumbing, fire protection, pump, and motor service calls.
• Enforce safety standards and protocols on every job site and hold crews accountable to them.
• Review completed work against company technical and quality standards before a job is signed off.
• Coordinate and support DOB, DEP, and FDNY inspections and approvals as needed.
• Serve as the field's primary point of contact for dispatch and operations, escalating anything outside authority.
• Identify and resolve field problems before they become bigger issues, and know when to escape.
• Communicate daily job status and any open issues clearly to the office.
• Support, train, and hold accountable the mechanics and helpers on the team.

Skills

Team leadership

Safety enforcement

Scheduling & dispatch

Clear communication

Problem solving

Multi-site supervision

Job description

Field Superintendent, Plumbing & Fire Protection Service (JN -092026-85793) Manhattan, New York

Salary: USD140000 - USD160000 per annum

Location: The Bronx, NY, with travel to active service sites across the NYC area

Job Type: Full-time, in-person

Industry: Mechanical / Plumbing & Fire Protection Service Contracting

Pay: $140,000 - $160,000 base salary + benefits + bonus

A mechanical service company in the Bronx, serving plumbing, fire protection, pump, and motor systems, is hiring a Field Superintendent to run day‑to‑day service operations across a high volume of active jobs, commonly multiple per day, not a single long‑term installation project. You'll lead a team of roughly 20 mechanics and helpers, keep every job moving safely and up to standard, and serve as the main link between the field and the office. This is a hands‑on leadership role for someone who thrives managing a lot of moving pieces at once.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate a team of approximately 20 mechanics and helpers across multiple active service jobs per day
• Oversee daily dispatch and job assignments, keeping crews on schedule across plumbing, fire protection, pump, and motor service calls
• Enforce safety standards and protocols on every job site and hold crews accountable to them
• Review completed work against company technical and quality standards before a job is signed off
• Coordinate and support DOB, DEP, and FDNY inspections and approvals as needed
• Serve as the field's primary point of contact for dispatch and operations, escalating anything outside your authority, such as change orders, pricing, or scheduling commitments, rather than committing to it in the field
• Identify and resolve field problems before they become bigger issues, and know when to escape
• Communicate daily job status and any open issues clearly to the office
• Support, train, and hold accountable the mechanics and helpers on your team

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of supervisory or field leadership experience in commercial plumbing, fire protection, heating, or related mechanical service work
• Experience overseeing crews across multiple simultaneous service jobs or job sites in a single day, not just a single long‑term installation project
• Working knowledge of NYC DOB, DEP, and FDNY inspection and permit processes
• Strong safety awareness and ability to enforce safety standards in the field
• Comfortable managing a high volume of day‑to‑day scheduling and dispatch decisions
• Strong communication skills, both with field crews and with office/dispatch staff

Preferred

• Master Plumber license or other relevant trade license
• Experience serving a range of client types: commercial and residential high‑rises, office tenants, schools, hospitals, retail, industrial facilities, nursing homes, or financial institutions

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive salary, commensurate with experience
• Company benefits package
• Paid time off
• Long‑term stability with an established mechanical service contractor