Plumbing Superintendent

Skillforce; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

401k

Company truck

Job summary

Skillforce has teamed up with a leading mechanical contractor to hire a Plumbing Superintendent for commercial and industrial projects in Charleston, SC. This full-time, direct hire role is based out of Charleston with occasional local travel.

The Plumbing Superintendent will supervise foremen, journeymen, apprentices, and subcontractors, oversee installations, perform takeoffs, and develop look-ahead schedules while coordinating with other trades and project managers.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• 10+ years of commercial plumbing construction experience.
• 3+ years of plumbing crew supervision experience.
• Strong knowledge of commercial plumbing systems and applicable codes.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Supervise plumbing foremen, journeymen, apprentices, helpers, and subcontractors.
• Oversee commercial plumbing installations and ensure work meets plans, specifications, codes, and manufacturer requirements.
• Perform material takeoffs, obtain pricing, and coordinate material orders.
• Develop three‑week look‑ahead schedules and manpower plans.
• Coordinate inspections, testing, sequencing, and work with other trades.
• Lead jobsite safety efforts and conduct weekly toolbox talks.
• Inspect work, manage punch lists, and maintain quality standards.
• Communicate with Project Managers, GCs, inspectors, and subcontractors.
• Maintain daily reports, labor tracking, inspection records, and as‑builts.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Reading drawings

Supervision

Safety leadership

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

BIM

Job description

Skillforce has teamed up with a leading mechanical contractor to find a skilled Plumbing Superintendent to work on their commercial and industrial projects.

This is a full-time, direct hire position based out of Charleston, SC with occasional local travel.

• Background check, drug screen, and MVR required
• PTO and 401k
• Company truck
• Supervise plumbing foremen, journeymen, apprentices, helpers, and subcontractors.
• Oversee commercial plumbing installations and ensure work meets plans, specifications, codes, and manufacturer requirements.
• Perform material takeoffs, obtain pricing, and coordinate material orders.
• Develop three‑week look‑ahead schedules and manpower plans.
• Coordinate inspections, testing, sequencing, and work with other trades.
• Lead jobsite safety efforts and conduct weekly toolbox talks.
• Inspect work, manage punch lists, and maintain quality standards.
• Communicate with Project Managers, GCs, inspectors, and subcontractors.
• Maintain daily reports, labor tracking, inspection records, and as‑builts.

Plumbing Superintendent Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 10+ years of commercial plumbing construction experience.
• 3+ years of plumbing crew supervision experience.
• Strong knowledge of commercial plumbing systems and applicable codes.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.
• Journeyman/Master license and OSHA 30 preferred
• Experience with large commercial/industrial projects and BIM/digital construction tools preferred