Construction Superintendent - Plumbing & Fire Protection

Position: Plumbing & Fire Protection Superintendent Data Centers

Location: Base Office: Upstate, NY (Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse) U.S. Project Sites (Travel Required; Regionally Based Candidates Preferred)

Reports To: Mechanical Construction Manager / Senior Superintendent

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Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Plumbing & Fire Protection Superintendent to lead and manage the installation of plumbing, piping, and fire protection systems on large-scale data center construction projects. This role ensures that all work is completed safely, on schedule, and to the highest standards of quality and code compliance. The ideal candidate has a deep understanding of plumbing and life safety systems in commercial or mission-critical environments and is skilled in field coordination and subcontractor oversight.

Key Responsibilities:

• Direct the daily activities of subcontractors responsible for installing plumbing, sanitary, domestic water, storm drainage, and fire protection systems.
• Ensure compliance with design specifications, project documents, applicable codes (IPC, NFPA, local AHJ), and safety standards.
• Manage equipment placement, pipe routing, valve installation, fixture mounting, and fire suppression systems (wet, dry, pre-action).
• Verify that materials and equipment are installed per approved submittals and shop drawings.

Schedule Management & Coordination:

• Develop and manage 3-week lookahead schedules for plumbing and fire protection scopes.
• Coordinate with mechanical, electrical, and civil trades to ensure proper sequencing, avoid clashes, and support startup/commissioning.
• Identify schedule risks and work with project leadership to maintain milestone progress.

Quality Control & Compliance:

• Conduct field inspections and QA/QC checks to verify correct installation, system integrity, labeling, and proper support.
• Ensure systems pass required inspections and pressure tests prior to concealment or turnover.
• Support documentation for commissioning, testing, and system signoff (e.g., hydrostatic testing, fire alarm tie-ins).

Safety Leadership:

• Promote a strong jobsite safety culture in coordination with EHS staff.
• Enforce safety protocols related to hot work, confined space entry, fall protection, and system flushing/testing.
• Conduct daily toolbox talks and ensure subcontractor compliance with all project safety procedures.

Documentation & Communication:

• Maintain daily reports on crew activities, progress, inspections, and safety issues.
• Collaborate with the field engineering and document control teams to manage RFIs, field changes, and as-built drawings.
• Participate in coordination and OAC meetings, communicating clearly with project managers and trade partners.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• 7+ years of field experience in plumbing and/or fire protection construction, with 3+ years in a supervisory or superintendent role.
• Strong knowledge of plumbing systems (domestic water, sanitary waste, storm drain) and fire suppression systems (sprinkler, standpipe, fire pumps).
• Experience on large commercial or mission-critical projects such as data centers, hospitals, labs or large industrial.
• Ability to read and interpret plumbing/fire drawings, specifications, shop drawings, and isometric diagrams.
• Familiarity with applicable codes and standards including IPC, UPC, NFPA 13, 14, 20, and local building regulations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Journeyman or Master Plumber license (state-specific).
• OSHA 30 certification or equivalent site safety training.
• Proficiency with field management platforms (e.g., Bluebeam, BIM 360).
• Knowledge of BIM coordination and clash detection principles.

Personal Attributes:

• Field-driven, hands-on leader with a sharp eye for detail and code compliance.
• Excellent communicator capable of building strong relationships with trade partners and project staff.
• Organized, safety-conscious, and capable of managing fast-paced construction environments.
• Problem solver who can adapt quickly to changing field conditions.

Why Join Us?

As a Plumbing & Fire Protection Superintendent with Ramboll, you will play a key role in building state-of-the-art data centers that support today's most critical digital infrastructure. You'll help lead a high-performing construction team delivering reliable, code-compliant systems for top-tier clients across the U.S.