High-Rise Plumbing Superintendent: MEP & Riser Expert

Navigate Search; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Navigate Search is seeking an experienced Superintendent for mid- to high-rise plumbing-focused projects in the Chicago area. You will lead field operations, manage trades, and ensure safety, schedule, and quality on demanding jobs.

Responsibilities emphasize coordinating MEP systems, overseeing risers, and collaborating with project teams, owners, architects, and inspectors to maintain aggressive timelines.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience on commercial or multifamily construction projects.
• Proficient in coordinating MEP systems and plumbing risers on mid- to high-rise builds.
• Ability to read drawings, specs, and shop drawings.
• Experience coordinating subcontractors and maintaining aggressive schedules.
• OSHA 30 certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead all day-to-day field operations from mobilization through closeout.
• Develop and maintain project schedules and sequencing.
• Manage and coordinate plumbing, mechanical, electrical, and fire protection trades.
• Oversee plumbing risers, vertical rough-ins, sleeves, and MEP coordination.
• Coordinate inspections, testing, and code compliance activities.
• Conduct daily safety and coordination meetings with subs.
• Ensure quality standards and resolve field issues.
• Communicate schedule impacts and solutions with stakeholders.
• Work with Project Managers, Owners, Architects, Engineers, and Inspectors.
• Ensure OSHA regulations and company safety standards are followed.

Skills

MEP coordination

Leadership

Scheduling

Subcontractor coordination

Field safety

Problem-solving

Reading drawings

Communication

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

Microsoft Project

Job description

Navigate Search is seeking an experienced Superintendent for mid- to high-rise plumbing-focused projects in the Chicago area. You will lead field operations, manage trades, and ensure safety, schedule, and quality on demanding jobs.

Responsibilities emphasize coordinating MEP systems, overseeing risers, and collaborating with project teams, owners, architects, and inspectors to maintain aggressive timelines.