Construction Superintendent - Plumbing & Fire Protection

Company Description

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

Ramboll in Americas

Ramboll has nearly 2,000 experts working across 50 offices in the Americas applying their passion to deliver innovative solutions within Environment & Health, Water, Energy and Planning & Urban Design. Founded in Denmark, Ramboll is a people company. We invite you to contribute to a sustainable future working in an open, collaborative and empowering culture.

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:

Field Supervision & Execution

* 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…