Job Description

Overview

B&I Contractors, Inc. is seeking an experienced Pipefitter Superintendent to join their dynamic team. As Florida’s fastest-growing MEP contractor, they specialize in commercial and industrial projects and offer continuous development opportunities.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee and coordinate multiple project sites and field teams to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality installation and construction activities.
  • Provide leadership to Foremen and field personnel, ensuring schedules, budgets, and quality standards are met.
  • Act as a liaison between project management and field operations to drive performance and maintain excellence in workmanship and safety.
  • Supervise and coordinate activities of Foremen and field teams across assigned projects.
  • Interpret plans, specifications, and submittals; review and approve procurement of materials, tools, and equipment.
  • Plan and allocate manpower and resources to maximize field productivity and minimize project delays or conflicts.
  • Conduct regular project site visits to assess progress, safety compliance, and quality of work.
  • Evaluate and mentor Foremen and field staff through performance appraisals, feedback, and ongoing coaching.
  • Ensure all assigned Foreman are completing accurate records including daily timekeeping and safety documentation.
  • Coordinate closely with the BIM team to validate the precision and constructability of finalized shop drawings.
  • Work with the PM & Foreman to develop project manpower projections.
  • Serve as the primary liaison between project management, foreman, and client representative.
  • Oversee the labor tracking process for assigned projects.
  • Participate in jobsite meetings with project foreman on a weekly basis.
  • Uplift and motivate Foreman and team members to promote a healthy job-site environment.
  • Provide accurate cost to complete reports on a monthly basis.
  • Monitor and coordinate equipment and material delivery dates with project managers.
  • Provide approval for shop drawings in a timely manner.
  • Monitor look ahead schedules and identify risks early.

Requirements

  • Minimum of 6 years of field experience, including at least four years in a supervisory or Foreman role.
  • Strong understanding of construction scheduling, coordination, and manpower planning.
  • Ability to read and interpret blueprints, specifications, and technical documentation.
  • Comprehensive understanding of HVAC systems, hydronic systems, and applicable codes.
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
  • Proficiency in computer-based scheduling, reporting, and communication tools.
  • Strong understanding of FL Building and AHCA codes.
  • Knowledge of DX piping preferred.
  • Valid Florida Driver’s License required.

Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • PTO
  • 401k

Additional Information

  • This position requires the ability to lift and carry materials weighing up to 50 pounds frequently.
  • Manual material handling must be performed in accordance with OSHA safety standards.

Benefits

Health Insurance
PTO
401k

How this job compares in Tampa, FL

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs in Tampa, FL currently run a median of $25/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $20–$29/hr across 9 postings with published pay. That median is a reasonable floor to anchor on when a recruiter asks what you're looking for.

The local market in Tampa, FL

We're tracking 20 other active welding openings in Tampa, FL right now, from 18 different employers. 2 of them were added in the last week. Across Florida as a whole we're tracking 273 other active welding openings from 162 employers. A metro this active generally means you have real leverage — employers here are competing for the same welders. Browse every welding job in Tampa, or widen the search to Florida.

B & I Contractors, Inc currently has 3 other openings live in Florida, which is usually a sign of either steady growth or steady turnover — worth asking which in the interview.

The most active employers in Florida at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Welding Shop in Miami, FL (12), BAE Systems (11), and Welding Shop in Tampa, FL (11). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within Florida, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Jacksonville at $32/hr, Cape Canaveral at $29/hr, and Orlando at $29/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

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