General Superintendent - Plumbing

Modigent Company; Austin (TX); Híbrido; USD 120.000 - 160.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical, dental, vision coverage

HSA options with employer contribution

Company-paid basic life and AD&D

Descripción de la vacante

Modigent is seeking a General Superintendent - Plumbing to lead HVAC installation teams on commercial projects. You will oversee superintendents, foremen, and technicians, ensure safety and quality, and drive profitability while delivering code-compliant mechanical systems nationwide.

The role emphasizes people-first leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and professional development within Modigent’s family of brands, with opportunities to shape trade excellence and customer satisfaction.

Formación

• Experience: 10+ years in commercial HVAC/mechanical installation, incl. 5+ years in leadership.
• Education: HS diploma/GED; associate/bachelor in construction management or related field preferred.
• Certifications: OSHA 30-hour; EPA 608 (if applicable); valid driver’s license.

Responsabilidades

• Oversee labor planning, scheduling, and resource allocation across projects.
• Direct safety, quality, scheduling, material control, and client communication.
• Develop labor forecasts and performance metrics for leadership review.
• Ensure compliance with contract docs, budgets, and company procedures.
• Manage weekly/project-level reporting and subcontractor activities.
• Provide vision for planning, coordination, and labor utilization.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Scheduling

Forecasting

Cost control

Communication

Reading contracts/blueprints

Microsoft Office

Project management software

Safety leadership

Educación

High school diploma or GED

Associate or bachelor’s in construction management or mechanical engineering

Herramientas

Procore

Descripción del empleo

Location: Austin, TX

Job Id:4443

# of Openings:1

Position Overview

As General Superintendent - Plumbing, you'll provide senior-level leadership and oversight for HVAC installation teams across multiple commercial projects, ensuring exceptional safety, quality, profitability, and customer satisfaction. Reporting to the Vice President of Installation (or equivalent), you'll manage superintendents, foremen, and technicians within your trade, align with project operations goals, forecast labor needs, champion safety and quality standards, and foster high-performing teams that deliver reliable, code-compliant mechanical systems nationwide. Our people-first culture empowers your strategic leadership with professional development, cross-functional collaboration, and the opportunity to shape trade excellence while contributing to sustainable, efficient commercial building solutions at any of our operating companies.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversee trade-specific labor, manpower planning, and resource allocation across the project portfolio to meet schedule, budget, and quality goals.
• Plan, organize, direct, and control all trade activities, including safety, quality, scheduling, material control, equipment rentals, labor performance, and client communication.
• Develop and deliver labor reports, forecasting, and performance metrics to project operations leadership for informed decision-making.
• Ensure strict compliance with contract documents, specifications, budgets, procedures, safety requirements, quality expectations, and company policies across all trade personnel.
• Manage weekly and project-level reporting (crew time, safety/toolbox talks, production, schedule projections) and assure timely submission and processing.
• Assign superintendents, general foremen, foremen, and trade labor across projects; oversee subcontractor activities and subordinate staff as needed.
• Provide vision for project planning, coordination, sequencing, and labor utilization; collaborate with project operations to develop build plans.
• Communicate project issues, events, and performance updates to executive leadership.
• Build and develop a high-performing team through supervision, training, coaching, mentoring, performance evaluations, promotions, and incentive recommendations.
• Champion quality assurance: conduct job-site visits/reviews, ensure installations meet industry/Modigent standards, prevent repeated issues/call-backs/warranty work, and partner with quality teams to implement processes and inspections.
• Lead safety performance: assure compliance with company/project safety requirements, coordinate inspections, enforce PPE usage, manage safety expectations, document incidents, and work with safety teams to implement protocols and training.
• Foster long-term relationships: proactively communicate with internal departments (HR, finance, safety, quality, service, sales, preconstruction, purchasing, etc.), clients, subcontractors, and vendors to support continuity, growth, and exceptional service.
• Resolve trade-specific conflicts, multitask competing priorities, and maintain urgency/initiative to drive project success and customer relations.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Yes – Direct supervision and leadership of trade-specific superintendents, general foremen, foremen, technicians, and support staff across the portfolio; responsible for hiring recommendations, performance evaluations, training/mentoring, promotions/incentives, labor capacity management, and succession planning to build a high-performing team.

Requirements/Qualifications

• Experience: 10+ years of progressive experience in commercial HVAC/mechanical installation, including 5+ years in supervisory/leadership roles managing trade teams, labor forecasting, and multi-project oversight.
• Education: High school diploma or GED required; associate or bachelor’s degree in construction management, mechanical engineering, or related field preferred.
• Certifications/Licenses: Relevant trade certifications (e.g., OSHA 30-hour, EPA 608 if applicable) strongly preferred; valid driver's license and clean driving record required.
• Physical Demands: Primarily office-based with frequent job-site visits; ability to walk active construction sites, climb ladders/stairs, lift light materials (plans, laptop), and travel regionally/nationally as needed; standard office mobility for computer work and meetings.
• Work Environment/Safety: Professional office with hybrid options and active construction sites; exposure to varying weather, noise, dust, heights; must adhere to OSHA regulations, conduct hazard identification, and wear required PPE (hard hat, safety glasses, steel-toed boots) on sites—safety is our top priority and non-negotiable.

Required Skills

• Strong leadership, team building, coaching/mentoring, and performance management.
• Proficiency in trade labor management, scheduling, forecasting, and cost control.
• Excellent written/verbal communication, conflict resolution, and stakeholder management.
• Ability to read/interpret contract documents, blueprints, specifications, scopes, and schedules.
• Microsoft Office proficiency (Excel, Word, Outlook); familiarity with project management software (Procore, etc.) preferred.
• Safety and quality leadership; multitasking under pressure with urgency and initiative.
• Professional demeanor, self-motivation, punctuality, and commitment to ethics/compliance.

Modigent is a national leader delivering next-generation infrastructure, technology, and energy solutions through our family of specialized brands in HVAC, plumbing, and controls systems. With a strong coast-to-coast presence and extensive service capabilities, we empower customers, communities, and our over 1,500 team members to thrive with sustainable, efficient commercial building services. As part of our team, you'll contribute to thoughtful innovation and our people-first culture rooted in service, collaboration, and integrity.

• Competitive compensation based on experience and level, with opportunities for performance incentives and tool allowances where applicable.
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus HSA options with employer contributions in select plans, and company-paid basic life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance.
• Paid time off, holiday pay, and a 401(k) retirement savings plan to support your long-term financial well-being.
• Professional development through hands-on training, mentorship, apprenticeships, certifications, and clear career advancement paths across our nationwide operating companies.
• Inclusive, supportive culture that values diversity, dignity, respect, collaboration, integrity, and personal fulfillment—empowering you to build a rewarding, long-term career.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Modigent is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic.

Third-Party Recruitment Policy

Modigent and its wholly-owned operating companies will not pay any fees for candidate introductions, resumes, or placements from recruiters, employment agencies, or staffing firms without a prior, signed recruitment agreement specifically authorizing submission for a designated position. Unsolicited resumes or candidate submissions will not obligate Modigent to any payment, and we reserve the right to pursue and hire such candidates without liability. Agencies are requested to refrain from contacting hiring managers directly; all inquiries and submissions must go through our Talent Acquisition team.