Plumbing & Mechanical Superintendent

Plumbing & Mechanical Superintendent

Our Client | Edmonton & Surrounding Area

Compensation: $48 - $52 per hour

Position Overview

Our client is seeking an experienced Plumbing & Mechanical Superintendent to oversee field operations across commercial and multi-family construction projects.

The Superintendent provides leadership to foremen and field crews, coordinates labour and resources, and ensures work is completed safely, efficiently, and to a high standard. This position works closely with project managers to keep projects on schedule, address site challenges, and maintain clear communication between the office and the field.

Key Responsibilities

Field Leadership & Supervision

• Oversee plumbing and mechanical field operations across assigned projects.
• Lead and support foremen, journeypersons, apprentices, and subcontractors.
• Establish clear expectations for productivity, workmanship, attendance, and professional conduct.
• Conduct regular site visits to review progress, address concerns, and support crews.
• Coach foremen and help develop employees' technical and leadership skills.
• Promote teamwork, accountability, and respectful communication.

Project Planning & Coordination

• Work with project managers and foremen to plan manpower, installation sequences, and project milestones.
• Coordinate labour, tools, equipment, and material requirements across job sites.
• Review drawings, specifications, and schedules to identify conflicts, missing information, and installation challenges before they delay work.
• Coordinate with general contractors, site superintendents, inspectors, and other trades.
• Attend site and coordination meetings as required.
• Identify schedule risks early and recommend practical solutions.

Quality Control & Technical Oversight

• Ensure installations meet project drawings, specifications, applicable codes, and our client's quality standards.
• Monitor workmanship through regular inspections and documented follow-up.
• Support crews with troubleshooting and complex installation issues.
• Coordinate required inspections, testing, commissioning, and deficiency completion.
• Ensure concealed work is inspected and documented before being covered.
• Support accurate as-built records and project turnover documentation.

Safety & Site Accountability

• Lead by example and reinforce our client's health and safety policies and site requirements.
• Ensure foremen and crews complete required daily FLHAs, toolbox meetings, inspections, and safety documentation.
• Address unsafe conditions and stop work when necessary.
• Ensure incidents, near misses, and property damage are reported promptly through company procedures.
• Follow up on corrective actions and reinforce safe work practices.
• Work with the safety team to support training, site inspections, and audit readiness.

Cost Control & Communication

• Monitor labour use and productivity against project plans and flag concerns to project managers.
• Reduce avoidable rework, material waste, and unnecessary equipment costs.
• Identify changes in scope and ensure potential extras are documented and brought forward before proceeding, except where immediate action is required for safety.
• Provide timely updates on progress, staffing needs, delays, deficiencies, and site issues.
• Ensure project decisions and important directions are documented and communicated to the appropriate people.

Qualifications & Experience

• Journeyperson Plumber certification; Red Seal endorsement preferred.
• Demonstrated supervisory experience on commercial and multi-family plumbing and mechanical projects.
• Strong understanding of plumbing, drainage, hydronic heating, and related mechanical systems.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, specifications, and construction schedules.
• Proven ability to lead multiple crews and coordinate work across several sites.
• Strong planning, problem-solving, communication, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Comfortable using email, digital drawings, scheduling tools, and electronic site documentation.
• Valid driver's licence and ability to travel between project sites.
• Additional trade certifications and supervisory safety training are considered assets.

Working Conditions

This position involves regular travel between active construction sites, coordination with the office, and work in varying site and weather conditions. Hours may vary depending on project schedules and operational needs.

What Success Looks Like

Safe and organized job sites, supported and accountable foremen, consistent workmanship, proactive communication, and projects that meet schedule, quality, and budget expectations.