High Density Superintendent

Power Plumbing; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

11 paid holidays

401(k) plan with employer match

Generous vacation

Job summary

Power Plumbing in Texas seeks an experienced HD Superintendent to lead plumbing installation on high-rise and multi-family projects in Austin and San Antonio. You’ll own jobs from kickoff to completion, supervise field crews, manage schedule, scope, and profitability, and work closely with general contractors and project managers.

The role emphasizes building it right, developing people, and delivering projects with excellence.

Qualifications

• Current Journeyman/Journeywoman or Master Plumbing License.
• Knowledge of high-rise and multi-family new construction plumbing installation.
• Thorough knowledge of all plumbing codes.
• Proven ability to lead and develop field supervisors and crews.
• Valid Texas driver''s license and clean driving record.
• Pass pre-employment background check and drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Lead plumbing installation on high-rise and multi-family projects, ensuring code compliance and SOP adherence.
• Oversee field supervision, schedule, scope, and profitability.
• Review project schedule with the field and general contractor, and communicate sequencing to foremen and subcontractors.
• Set up look-ahead planning with foremen for upcoming work, manpower, and materials.
• Drive safety, quality, and production to deliver first-time-right results.
• Define and communicate installation quality standards to field crews and subcontractors.
• Monitor safety and enforce rules; conduct safety stand-downs after incidents.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Excel

Education

Journeyman/Master Plumbing License

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

HD SUPERINTENDENT (AUSTIN/SAN ANTONIO)

Power Plumbing is looking for an experienced, results driven HD (High-Density) Superintendent to lead plumbing installation on our high-rise and multi-family new construction projects in the Austin and San Antonio areas. In this role, you'll own your jobs from kick-off through completion, managing field supervision, schedule, scope, and profitability. You'll work directly with general contractors, project managers, and your field team. The right person takes pride in building it right, developing their people, and delivering every project with excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Project Leadership & Field Management

• Lead plumbing installation on high-rise and multi-family new construction projects in compliance with all applicable plumbing codes and company standards.
• Ensure the field follows Power Plumbing’s HD Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) on every project.
• Know the project schedule in detail. Review it with the field, identify sequencing and coordination issues early, and resolve them with the general contractor.
• Once the schedule and sequence are agreed with the general contractor, communicate them clearly to foremen and subcontractors.
• Assist foremen with setting up look-ahead and pre-planning upcoming work, manpower, and materials.
• Drive quality, safety, and production on every job, ensuring work is completed right the first time.
• Define and communicate installation quality standards to field crews and subcontractors.

Safety

• Follow and enforce all safety rules, codes, and company standards on site.
• Periodically review field JSAs to confirm all potential hazards and safety procedures are covered for the work being performed.
• Stop any unsafe work. Hold a safety stand-down after any unsafe act or near miss to identify required training and set a safety plan going forward.

Scope, Cost & Profitability

• Understand and take responsibility for the profitability of your jobs.
• Review scope of work, plans, and specifications with the Project Manager.
• Review RFIs, ASIs, bulletins, and drawing updates with the Project Manager; adjust scope accordingly and provide change orders with required T&M documentation.
• Work with the Project Manager to define the full scope for subcontractor work orders and ensure a complete turnkey subcontract is in place.
• Review job cost reports with the field and ensure cost coding accuracy.
• Review takeoffs with the field and coordinate adjustments with the office as needed.
• Monitor labor, materials, and schedule to keep projects on track and on budget.

Procurement & Materials

• Review submittals and plans with operations to ensure accurate equipment purchasing.
• Follow up on pending submittals and push the general contractor for required information to prevent delays.
• Ensure long-lead items (equipment, drains, etc.) are procured in time to meet the project schedule.
• Work with the Project Coordinator and Project Manager on the material release schedule.

Coordination & Communication

• Attend kick-off and coordination meetings with general contractors, project managers, and other trades.
• Attend BIM coordination meetings as needed; track notes and update the team.
• Communicate clearly with the general contractor and internal teams about schedule, progress, issues, and next steps.
• Communicate needs to project management early and with clear urgency - no last-minute requests, and no pressure for items not needed yet.
• Use company software and computer systems for data reporting, email, scheduling, and project documentation.

Team Development

• Manage, train, review, and develop the foremen and supervisor(s) under your authority.
• Coach foremen and field teams in collaboration with employee development and operations.
• Hold monthly check-ins with the field team to review progress on goals and personal growth.
• Recognize crews and subcontractors for safe performance, quality work, and being on or ahead of schedule.

Qualifications

Required

• A current Journeyman/Journeywoman or Master Plumbing License.
• Knowledge of high-rise and multi-family new construction plumbing installation.
• Thorough knowledge of all plumbing codes.
• Proven ability to lead and develop field supervisors and crews.
• Computer skills, including familiarity with Excel and Word, and the ability to use computer systems for data reporting, email, scheduling, etc.
• Motivated and driven to ensure excellence.
• Valid Texas driver's license and clean driving record.
• Pass pre-employment background check and drug screen.

Preferred

• Prior superintendent or foreman experience on high-rise or high-density projects.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish).
• Experience with submittals, RFIs, change orders, and job cost review.
• Experience participating in BIM coordination.
• Experience managing subcontractors on turnkey scopes.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• Full-time, field-based position on job sites throughout the Austin and San Antonio areas.
• Work in active construction environments, including multi-story structures and outdoor conditions, including Texas heat.
• Regularly walk job sites, climb stairs and ladders, kneel, bend, and stand for extended periods.
• Regular daytime hours, with occasional additional hours based on project needs.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay.
• Generous vacation and comprehensive benefits package.
• 11 paid holidays.
• 401(k) plan with employer match.
• A supportive, collaborative work environment.

Join the Power Plumbing team where professionalism, teamwork, and growth come together. At Power Plumbing, you're not just joining a workplace, you're building a rewarding career.