Superintendent - Mechanical Piping, Plumbing & Sheetmetal - Texas

Upgrade Resources; Texas; On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with company match

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Annual bonus program

Term life, AD&D, and voluntary life

Disability income protection insurance

Pre-tax flexible spending plans

Paid parental leave

Paid holidays, vacation, and personal

Training and professional development

Company-paid memberships for licenses

Job summary

Upgrade Resources seeks a Superintendent for Mechanical Piping, Plumbing & Sheetmetal in Texas. You will lead field supervision across piping, plumbing and sheet metal crews, ensuring safety, quality and cost efficiency on multiple Texas projects.

The role requires a craft apprenticeship or equivalent, 8+ years supervisory experience, OSHA-30, and ability to read drawings and schedule work. Work located in Dallas, Houston, and other Texas markets.

Qualifications

• Completion of a craft apprenticeship or equivalent training.
• Minimum 8 years in a supervisory field role.
• High school diploma or equivalent; some college preferred.
• OSHA-30 certification or ability to obtain within six months.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA safety regulations and company policies.
• Hands-on knowledge of mechanical, piping, plumbing, or sheet metal field installation.
• Ability to read drawings and interpret specifications.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall field leadership on piping, plumbing, and sheet metal crews.
• Plan, direct, and coordinate craft personnel to meet labor needs.
• Direct, support, and mentor foremen and general foremen.
• Own safety in the field and participate in safety investigations.
• Develop, implement, and monitor quality control programs.
• Oversee project organization, scheduling, and implementation.
• Resolve issues related to work procedures, damages, delays, and conflicts.
• Requisition supplies and materials and assist with start-up problems.
• Prepare and submit labor and cost tracking reports.

Skills

OSHA-30 certification

Field leadership

Scheduling & cost control

Reading drawings

Bilingual English/Spanish

Supervisory experience

Education

Craft apprenticeship program

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Title: Superintendent - Mechanical Piping, Plumbing & Sheetmetal- Texas

Location: Multiple Texas markets, including North Texas and the Gulf Coast
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: $40.00 - $62.00 per hour

Company Introduction
This opportunity is with one of the nation's largest mechanical and electrical contracting firms, with more than 75 years of experience delivering innovative HVAC, plumbing, piping, sheet metal, and electrical solutions. The company specializes in major construction projects for hyperscale data centers, hospitals, life sciences facilities, and high-rise commercial buildings, earning a reputation for safety, precision, and high-quality workmanship.

The company fosters a collaborative, growth-focused culture where employees refine their skills, share knowledge, and advance within a supportive team environment.

Role Overview

The Superintendent provides overall leadership and direction to field supervision and craft personnel on assigned projects, covering piping, plumbing, and sheet metal teams. This role oversees day-to-day field operations to ensure work is executed safely, efficiently, and in alignment with the company's quality and cost-efficiency standards.

The Superintendent partners closely with project leadership to drive productivity, coordinate resources, and support successful project delivery, and serves as the senior field authority on manpower, scheduling, and quality across assigned projects. Openings exist across multiple Texas markets, and market preference is discussed during the interview process.

This role may be filled at varying levels based on the candidate's skills, experience, and overall qualifications. Final title, level, and compensation will be determined through the interview and assessment process and will be aligned with internal equity and external market benchmarks.

Core Responsibilities

• Provide overall field leadership on assigned projects across piping, plumbing, and sheet metal crews, and serve as the senior technical advisor in the field
• Plan, direct, and coordinate craft personnel against the field's fluctuating labor needs, and coordinate manpower and material needs with project leadership
• Direct, support, and mentor foremen and general foremen, assess their skills, and coach field supervision
• Own safety in the field: implement and interpret safety policies and programs, and participate in safety and incident investigations and reviews
• Develop, implement, and monitor quality control programs on assigned projects
• Participate in the conceptual development of a project and oversee its organization, scheduling, and implementation
• Resolve matters relating to work procedures, complaints, damages, accidents, and delays, and settle conflicts between crews and other trades
• Requisition supplies and materials, and assist with difficult construction or start-up problems
• Prepare and submit labor and cost tracking reports for assigned projects

Required Background

• Completion of a craft apprenticeship program, or equivalent skill level and training
• Minimum of8 years in a supervisory position in the field
• High school degree or equivalent; some college preferred
• OSHA-30 certification, or the ability to obtain it within six months from date of hire
• Advanced knowledge and understanding of OSHA safety regulations as well as company safety policies and procedures
• Hands-on knowledge of mechanical, piping, plumbing, or sheet metal field installation methods
• Ability to understand project scopes and objectives as well as the scopes of other construction trades
• Ability to read drawings and interpret specifications
• Advanced understanding of construction scheduling and cost control
• This role is available to candidates located near our active Texas locations and sites, including Dallas, Carrollton, Fort Worth, Haltom City, and Houston
• Experience across more than one of the mechanical, piping, plumbing, and sheet metal trades (Preferred)
• Hyperscale data center, hospital, life sciences, or high-rise commercial project experience(Preferred)
• Experience supporting prefabrication and modular construction delivery(Preferred)
• Bilingual English and Spanish(Preferred)

Compensation & Perks

• Competitive salary based on experience
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Annual bonus program based on performance, achievement, and company profitability
• Term life, AD&D, and voluntary life insurance
• Disability income protection insurance
• Pre-tax flexible spending plans (health and dependent care)
• Paid parental leave
• Paid holidays, vacation, and personal time
• Training and professional development opportunities
• Company-paid memberships for professional associations and licenses
• Path for advancement into senior VDC and leadership roles