Lead Plumbing Superintendent – Field Operations

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. is seeking a Plumbing Superintendent to lead field activities for plumbing scopes on complex commercial/industrial projects.

You will supervise crews, coordinate with project management, and ensure safety, schedule, budget, and quality standards are met on plumbing installations from rough‑in to turnover. Responsibilities include developing schedules, managing materials, overseeing subcontractors, and coordinating with trades to maintain production flow and

Qualifications

• 7–10+ years of field leadership experience in plumbing, mechanical, or MEP construction field operations.
• Experience with large-scale commercial or industrial projects.
• Experience directing and coordinating plumbing trades.
• Strong knowledge of plumbing systems, construction principles, and sequencing requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist in development of CPM schedules with emphasis on plumbing procurement, rough‑in, above ceiling work, fixture installation, testing, and turnover milestones.
• Develop and maintain scope of work for commercial plumbing systems.
• Create site logistics plans for plumbing material deliveries, equipment staging, and installation sequencing.
• Manage the mechanical labor force and coordinate trade foremen for plumbing scopes.
• Monitor budgets, costs, labor productivity, and installation performance; identify improvements.
• Lead safety and quality processes for plumbing systems and field activities.
• Coordinate plumbing work with HVAC, electrical, fire protection, civil, and general trades to reduce conflicts.

Skills

Field leadership

Plumbing knowledge

MEP coordination

Reading plans

Problem solving

Effective communication

Job description

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. is seeking a Plumbing Superintendent to lead field activities for plumbing scopes on complex commercial/industrial projects.

You will supervise crews, coordinate with project management, and ensure safety, schedule, budget, and quality standards are met on plumbing installations from rough‑in to turnover. Responsibilities include developing schedules, managing materials, overseeing subcontractors, and coordinating with trades to maintain production flow and