General Superintendent of Piping in Birmingham

About Comfort Systems USA Mid South

Comfort Systems USA Mid South is a leading mechanical services company specializing in commercial and industrial HVAC and piping systems. We provide full‑service mechanical solutions including design‑assist, prefabrication, installation, and service across healthcare, industrial, institutional, and large commercial projects throughout Alabama. With a strong emphasis on safety, quality, workforce development, and operational excellence, we partner closely with our clients and project teams to deliver complex mechanical systems efficiently, safely, and on schedule.

Position Summary

The General Superintendent of Piping is a senior field leadership role responsible for overseeing and coordinating all piping field operations across multiple projects and markets. This individual provides strategic leadership to Superintendents, Foremen, and field crews while ensuring excellence in safety, productivity, quality, scheduling, and workforce planning. This role serves as the primary conduit between project management, operations leadership, fabrication, and field execution, ensuring piping work is executed according to company standards, project requirements, and client expectations. This position is ideal for an experienced piping leader who has progressed from the tools into leadership and is ready to drive consistency, accountability, and performance across multiple jobs.

Key Responsibilities

• Field Leadership & Operations
  • Provide oversight and leadership for all piping field operations across multiple active projects.
  • Directly supervise and support Piping Superintendents and Foremen.
  • Ensure consistent execution of company standards for safety, quality, and productivity.
  • Participate in project kickoff meetings, field planning sessions, and leadership reviews.
• Safety & Compliance
  • Champion a strong safety culture, ensuring compliance with OSHA regulations and company safety policies.
  • Conduct regular site walks, safety audits, and leadership safety discussions.
  • Partner with safety teams to address hazards, incident prevention, and corrective actions.
• Schedule, Productivity & Quality
  • Work closely with Project Managers to develop and support project schedules and manpower plans.
  • Proactively identify and resolve constructability, labor, or sequencing challenges.
  • Ensure piping installations meet contract documents, specifications, and quality standards.
  • Support field quality control, inspections, testing, and turnover activities.
• Workforce Development & Planning
  • Assist in manpower forecasting, hiring needs, and workforce allocation.
  • Mentor and develop Superintendents, Foremen, and key craft leaders.
  • Promote apprenticeship growth, training initiatives, and long‑term talent development.
  • Support labor relations and maintain positive field culture.
• Coordination & Communication
  • Serve as a key liaison between field teams, fabrication, purchasing, and project management.
  • Support prefabrication strategies, material planning, and logistics coordination.
  • Communicate effectively with internal stakeholders and, when appropriate, clients and site leadership.

Qualifications & Experience

• 10+ years of experience in commercial or industrial piping construction.
• Prior experience as a General Superintendent, Senior Superintendent, or equivalent senior field leadership role.
• Strong background in carbon steel, stainless, copper, and specialty piping systems.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and field teams simultaneously.
• Deep understanding of construction sequencing, labor productivity, and jobsite logistics.
• Strong leadership, communication, and decision‑making skills.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications, schedules, and labor projections.
• OSHA 30 (preferred) or willingness to obtain.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel between job sites as required.

We Are Proud to Offer Our Team Members

• Competitive compensation and performance‑based incentives.
• Medical, Vision, and Dental insurance.
• Paid holidays and flexible, generous PTO - 2 weeks after 90 days, with the opportunity to gain up to 5 weeks.
• 401(k) Plan with multiple investment options.
• Training and Leadership Development Programs.
• Company‑paid Employee Assistance Program.
• Employee discount programs.
• Company‑paid and voluntary life insurance.
• Company‑paid and voluntary accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D).
• Company‑paid short‑term disability and voluntary long‑term disability.
• Healthcare reimbursement account and dependent care reimbursement account.
• Health savings account with company contributions.
• Vehicle discount purchase programs.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities.