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

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.

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.

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.

Work at the heart of sustainable change

Ramboll is a global architecture, engineering, and consultancy company. We believe that the purpose of sustainable change is to create a thriving world for both nature and people. So, that's where we start - and how we work. At Ramboll, our core strength is our people, and our history is rooted in a clear vision of how a responsible company should act. Being open and curious is a cornerstone of our culture. We embrace an inclusive mindset that looks for fresh, diverse, and innovative perspectives. We respect, embrace, and invite diversity in all forms to actively cultivate an environment where everyone can flourish and realize their full potential.

Ready to join us?

Please submit your application. Be sure to include all relevant documents including your CV, cover letter, etc.

We recognize that some candidates only apply when they tick every box. However, passion and potential often outweigh a perfect resume and Ramboll's supportive learning culture can help you grow. So if this role resonates with you but you don't meet all the requirements, we encourage you to apply. You might be the perfect fit for this opportunity or another within our team.

Thank you for taking the time to apply! We look forward to receiving your application.

Where People Flourish

Our mission is to create sustainable societies where people and nature flourish. This means that a culture of inclusion is embedded in everything we do. Our people bring diverse backgrounds and experiences to the company, enabling us to deliver innovative and forward-thinking solutions to our clients. We also know how important it is to achieve the right balance of where, when, and how much you work. At Ramboll, we offer flexibility as part of our positive and inclusive approach to work. We are committed to equal employment opportunity, regardless of age, disability or medical condition, gender identity, marriage and domestic partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, ancestry, or national origin, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation, military service and veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. Ramboll wants to ensure opportunities are accessible to candidates with disabilities. So, please let us know if there are any changes we could make to the application process to make it more comfortable for you. You can contact us atjob.advert.accessibility@ramboll.comwith such requests.

Salary Transparency

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across severalU.S. geographic markets, and we pay differently based on those defined markets. The U.S. pay range for this positionis $82,000 - $101,000 annually and does not include bonuses, overtime or other forms of compensation or benefits. Paywithin this range varies by work locationand may also depend on job-related knowledge, skills,and experience. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for the job location during the hiring process.