Plumbing Superintendent W.N. Kirkland a Modigent Company
Job Summary
W.N. Kirkland, a Modigent company, and a trusted leader in commercial plumbing since 1932, is seeking an experienced Plumbing Superintendent to lead ground-up commercial plumbing projects from start to finish. Reporting directly to the General Superintendent, you will manage teams of foremen and plumbers, oversee on-site operations, ensure exceptional quality and safety, and drive profitable on-time delivery for clients in commercial, industrial, and institutional sectors. This role requires proven expertise in ground-up new construction plumbing, strong leadership, and a proactive approach to problem-solving and client relationships.
Key Responsibilities
Project Leadership & Execution
- Lead and manage foremen, plumbers, and subcontractors on ground-up commercial plumbing projects ensuring alignment with company goals, budgets, and timelines.
- Develop proactive solutions to prevent issues from becoming problems, conduct thorough material takeoffs, site surveys, and planning.
- Plan, coordinate, and supervise daily on-site activities, including scheduling, material control, equipment rentals, and field supervision.
- Review projects with leadership post-procurement, interpret blueprints, coordinate with engineers, subcontractors, and owners for seamless execution.
- Ensure timely procurement, production scheduling with the shop, and delivery of materials.
- Oversee job start-ups, inspections, testing, and commissioning, verify complete documentation, e.g., start-up sheets, warranties.
Quality Assurance & Client Satisfaction
- Maintain and exceed industry standards for commercial plumbing installations in ground-up construction.
- Perform quality assurance checks, site walks with clients, and analysis to prevent callbacks or warranty issues.
- Proactively build and maintain long-term relationships with clients, subcontractors, and the construction team through clear communication and collaboration.
Safety & Compliance
- Enforce all company project-specific and OSHA safety requirements, ensure all personnel wear required PPE at all times.
- Document incidents, recommend corrective actions, and coordinate with safety officers for job site visits.
- Promote a zero-incident culture on fast-paced commercial sites.
Team Development & Administration
- Track employee progress, nominate for promotions, incentives, and assist with interviewing and hiring.
- Approve and submit weekly time records, ensure accurate documentation of work activities.
Required Qualifications & Competencies
- 7 years of progressive experience in commercial plumbing with strong emphasis on ground-up new construction, e.g., full system installations, underground utilities, rough-in, top-out fixture setting in commercial buildings.
- Proven track record leading plumbing teams on large-scale commercial projects, government, municipal experience a plus.
- Excellent leadership, communication, written, verbal, and multi-tasking skills, self-motivated with strong follow-through.
- Proficiency in reading blueprints, performing takeoffs, scheduling, and managing subcontractors.
- Knowledge of plumbing codes, safety regulations, and quality standards.
- Professional appearance, punctuality, and reliability.
- Valid drivers license, relevant certifications, e.g., OSHA 30, plumbing license preferred.
- Ability to work in physically demanding environments and travel to job sites as needed.
Why Join W.N. Kirkland
As part of Modigent-a national innovator in mechanical plumbing and infrastructure solutions-youll lead impactful ground-up projects in a supportive growth-focused environment. We offer competitive pay, benefits, professional development, and opportunities to advance while contributing to high-performance teams. If youre a hands-on leader ready to drive success on commercial plumbing new builds, apply today and help shape the future with W.N. Kirkland-a Modigent company.
Apply now to lead our next generation of commercial plumbing excellence.