Superintendent - Process Piping - Dallas, TX

Upgrade Resources; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 115,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle or mileage reimburseme

401(k) with company match

Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP)

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement for career dev

Referral program and growth

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Upgrade Resources in Dallas, TX seeks a Superintendent - Process Piping to lead on-site construction projects in the process piping scope, coordinating teams and ensuring safety, quality, and schedule adherence.

The role requires a construction-related degree, required licenses, OSHA 30, NCCER Pipefitting, and hands-on experience with LEAN, BIM, and blueprint reading. Competitive pay, vehicle or mileage, ESOP, and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Science is strongly preferred.
• Texas Journeyman or Master Plumber license is required if piping work falls under plumbing code jurisdiction.
• OSHA 30 certification or ability to obtain prior to starting.
• NCCER Pipefitting certification (craft or journeyman-level).
• AWS welding qualification or inspector credential (preferred).
• Medical Gas Piping Installation endorsement (preferred).
• Construction Superintendent certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects with technical guidance, ensuring safe, high-quality completion.
• Manage, coach, and develop direct reports with regular performance conversations.
• Plan and adjust work sequences to meet schedules and resources.
• Confirm earned value and forecasted completion percentages.
• Inspect ongoing and completed work for conformance to specs.
• Perform safety observations and mitigate hazards to reduce incidents.
• Apply Quality, LEAN, and reliability principles, including pull planning and six-week look-ahead.
• Budget projects by estimating worker hours and materials; monitor schedules and changes.
• Assist in solving productivity and workflow issues; advise on schedule risks.
• Coordinate with Purchasing, Quality Control, and Engineering for materials and inspections.
• Lead planning meetings to align contract terms, schedules, and requirements.

Skills

Project leadership

Team coaching

Scheduling

Safety management

LEAN principles

Quality control

Blueprint reading

BIM drawings

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Science

Texas Journeyman or Master Plumber license

OSHA 30 certification

NCCER Pipefitting certification

AWS welding qualification or inspector credential

Medical Gas Piping Installation endorsement

Construction Superintendent certification

Tools

CAD/BIM drawings

Job description

Job Title: Superintendent - Process Piping - Dallas, TX

Location: Dallas, TX (On-site)

Employment Type: Full-Time

Salary: $115,000 - $125,000 Annually

Company Introduction

This position is with a premier, employee-owned mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) organization that has delivered full-lifecycle building solutions, from design and construction to service and facilities maintenance, for decades. The company powers critical environments such as hospitals, schools, data centers, stadiums, and commercial buildings across Texas and the Southwest.

As an employee-owned company, team members have a voice, a stake, and a clear path to grow. Recognized nationally as one of the best places to work, the organization invests in top training, career development, and a culture built on trust and servant leadership. This is a growing team where your skills matter and your future is built to last.

Role Overview

The Superintendent leads or coordinates construction projects such as developing a new facility; the addition, expansion, or extension of an existing facility; or renovation and alterations to a facility, in collaboration with the project team, construction site, and management. This role is typically responsible for multiple jobs at once, supervising one or more trade groups within the process piping scope. The Superintendent develops assignments, timetables, and responsibilities for team members for the duration of the project, organizes and directs construction personnel, and ensures that materials and equipment resources are delivered on time.

Core Responsibilities

• Lead projects and provide technical expertise to project partners, ensuring adherence to construction processes for safe, high-quality project completion.
• Manage, coach, and develop direct reports, conducting timely and meaningful performance management conversations that support professional growth.
• Establish and adjust work sequences to meet construction schedules, applying knowledge of tool and equipment capacities and assigned personnel.
• Confirm earned value of work in place and the accuracy of forecasted percent completions.
• Inspect work in progress and completed work to ensure conformance to specifications.
• Perform all required safety observations and eliminate construction and job site hazards as they are recognized, reducing safety incidents and their severity.
• Understand and practice Quality, LEAN, and reliability principles, including pull planning, six-week look-ahead scheduling, value mapping, and constraint logs.
• Budget projects by estimating worker-hour requirements to meet the construction schedule and project budget; monitor schedules to ensure alignment with the overall project schedule; and provide material takeoffs, estimates, and pricing for changes in work scope.
• Assist in resolving construction problems such as productivity gaps, work interfaces, and manpower requirements; advise senior supervision and project management of potential problems, work interferences, and schedule difficulties, and help resolve them as required.
• Maintain liaison with other departments, including Purchasing, Quality Control, and Engineering, to ensure all required materials, equipment, and inspections support craft activities and the project schedule.
• Conduct pre-job and continued planning meetings to ensure all project team members understand contract terms and conditions, clauses, schedules, and any unusual requirements.

Required Background

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Science, Building Science, Construction Management, or a related field is strongly preferred
• Texas Journeyman or Master Plumber license (Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners), required if the piping work falls under plumbing code jurisdiction
• OSHA 30 certification or ability to obtain prior to starting
• NCCER Pipefitting certification (craft or journeyman-level credential)
• AWS (American Welding Society) welding qualification or inspector credential, for overseeing welded piping systems(Preferred)
• Medical Gas Piping Installation endorsement (Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners), for healthcare project scope (Preferred)
• Construction Superintendent certification is preferred
• Minimum of5 years of relevant experience in construction management
• Advanced knowledge of construction management processes, means, and methods
• Expert knowledge of building products, construction details, and relevant rules, regulations, and quality standards
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, coordination and/or BIM drawings, submittals, specifications, details, and job orders
• Understanding of all facets of the construction process, with the ability to plan and see the big picture

Compensation & Perks

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Company vehicle or mileage reimbursement
• 401(k) with company match
• Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) with company match
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• 100% tuition reimbursement for career development
• Referral program and growth opportunities
• Path for advancement into different roles