Plumbing Superintendent - Chicago Multifamily Projects

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

About the Company

Our client is an established Chicago-area commercial general contractor specializing in construction management, design-build, and general contracting services across a diverse portfolio of projects. Since 2003, they have successfully delivered more than 1,000 projects spanning healthcare, commercial, life sciences, industrial, hospitality, retail, transportation, higher education, adaptive reuse, and tenant improvement sectors. Known for tackling technically complex projects, the company is committed to safety, innovation, sustainable building practices, and building long-term relationships with clients through exceptional project execution.

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Superintendent with 10+ years of experience and a strong background managing plumbing or riser installations on mid-rise or high-rise projects. This individual will oversee all field operations from project start through completion, ensuring work is performed safely, on schedule, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience coordinating complex MEP systems, leading subcontractors, and driving schedules on projects where plumbing risers and vertical utility coordination are critical to project success.

Responsibilities

• Lead all day-to-day field operations from mobilization through project closeout.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, sequencing work to maximize productivity.
• Manage and coordinate subcontractors with a strong emphasis on plumbing, mechanical, electrical, and fire protection trades.
• Oversee installation of plumbing risers, vertical rough-ins, sleeves, and floor-to-floor MEP coordination.
• Coordinate inspections, pressure testing, hydrostatic testing, and required code compliance activities.
• Conduct daily site meetings, safety meetings, and subcontractor coordination meetings.
• Maintain project quality standards while proactively resolving field issues.
• Work closely with Project Managers, Owners, Architects, Engineers, and Inspectors.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations and company safety standards.
• Track progress, document field activities, and communicate schedule impacts and solutions.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience as a on commercial or multifamily construction projects.
• Proven experience managing plumbing riser installations on mid-rise or high-rise buildings.
• Experience with commercial, healthcare, multifamily, hospitality, laboratory, or mixed-use construction preferred.
• Strong understanding of MEP coordination, sequencing, and building systems.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and shop drawings.
• Experience managing subcontractors and maintaining aggressive project schedules.
• Knowledge of Procore, Bluebeam, Microsoft Project, or similar construction management software is preferred.
• OSHA 30 certification preferred.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Experience

• High-rise commercial or multifamily construction

We're looking for a hands-on field leader who thrives in fast-paced environments, builds strong relationships with trade partners, and has the technical expertise to successfully manage complex plumbing riser installations and MEP coordination on challenging commercial construction projects.