Lead Plumbing Project Superintendent for $5M+ Projects

TP Mechanical; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

TP Mechanical is seeking an experienced on-site leader for projects across Ohio, including travel as needed. You will oversee plumbing, piping, sprinkler and heating systems, coordinating with subcontractors and internal teams to deliver complex mechanical work.

The role requires reading blueprints, strong communication, and the ability to manage crews and schedules. Expect involvement in projects over $5 million and active collaboration with project managers.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years commercial experience in field plumbing, sprinkler or heating operations.
• Stable work history.
• Educational requirements include high school or GED; trade school a plus.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all on-site activity regarding manpower, materials and scheduling; primary point of contact for the customer/general contractor/owner.
• Ensure safety is the top priority; conduct pre-safety meetings and safety reports; OSHA 30 hour trained at minimum.
• Preplan new jobs by reviewing plans and specs; identify pre-fab opportunities; determine material take-offs and crew sizes.
• Direct coordination issues; review CAD drawings with designer; sign off drawings for fabrication and shop.
• Minimize downtime by scheduling work, ensuring tools and materials are on-site; have contingency plans for productivity.
• Monitor productivity by comparing estimates to actual installations; set and reward performance goals.
• Handle orders, deliveries, back orders, and submittals; coordinate with project managers weekly on progress.
• Walk the job daily to inspect progress, quality, and safety.
• Manage personnel, subs, and vendors; foster teamwork and fair decisions.
• Close out jobs with testing, startup sign-off, as-builts, punch lists; handover to PM.

Skills

Read blueprints

Plumbing and piping installation

Fabricate offsets

Hand and power tools

Take offs

Install equipment

Communication

Math skills

Education

High School or GED

Trade School

Job description

TP Mechanical is seeking an experienced on-site leader for projects across Ohio, including travel as needed. You will oversee plumbing, piping, sprinkler and heating systems, coordinating with subcontractors and internal teams to deliver complex mechanical work.

The role requires reading blueprints, strong communication, and the ability to manage crews and schedules. Expect involvement in projects over $5 million and active collaboration with project managers.