What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pipe Superintendent position at RAI?
Pipe Superintendent
Location: Athens, GA (Travel Required)
Company: Reinicke Athens, Inc. (RAI)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Reinicke Athens, Inc. has an immediate opening for a skilled and organized Pipe Superintendent to join our Athens, GA team! We seek candidates with industrial construction experience, specifically in process piping. This position requires travel to job sites throughout the Southeast, and per diem is available for eligible employees.
Key Responsibilities
- Read and interpret contracts, drawings, and specifications; identify and address deviations.
- Ensure compliance with Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) inspection plans and procedures.
- Supervise and coordinate all piping activities, including scheduling and subcontractor oversight.
- Maintain detailed daily logs, tracking progress, issues, and project impacts.
- Develop and manage 3-day and 3-week look-ahead schedules.
- Work closely with the Project Manager to monitor and maintain projected costs (labor, materials, equipment, and subcontractors).
- Evaluate and supervise craftsmen to ensure high performance and project success.
- Plan and oversee piping procedures to optimize efficiency and quality.
- Inspect work in progress to confirm compliance with project specifications.
- Enforce safety, quality, cost, and delivery standards.
- Ensure piping, mechanical work, and welding meet industry standards and specifications.
- Promote a strong commitment to Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) regulations.
- Support project closeout by ensuring proper documentation is transmitted to the client.
Qualifications & Experience
- 7-10 years of experience in industrial process piping construction.
- 5 years of supervisory experience preferred.
- Strong knowledge of pipe fitting and welding.
- Experience with welding maps, WPR/WPS, NDT requirements, and test package preparation.
- Familiarity with OSHA regulations and industry codes (AWS, AISC, etc.).
- Experience managing major industrial piping projects.
Skills & Competencies
- Ability to coordinate with multiple trades.
- Strong leadership, communication, and negotiation skills.
- Exceptional organizational and multitasking abilities.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Microsoft Project.
- Ability to meet project deadlines while maintaining high standards of quality and safety.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive salary packages
- Healthcare benefits (medical, dental, vision)
- Paid time off (PTO) and company-paid holidays
- 401(k) with company match
- Annual bonus program
- Per diem for eligible employees
- Company vehicle provided
- Opportunity to build and lead your own crew
- Overtime opportunities (50-60 hours/week, typically 5 or 6 10-hour shifts)
- Personalized career growth plans with quarterly/annual performance reviews
About Reinicke Athens, Inc. (RAI)
Reinicke Athens, Inc. (RAI) is a full-service steel fabricator and construction firm offering design, engineering, fabrication, and erection services. We are AISC-certified in both fabrication and erection, ensuring fast response times, flexibility, and seamless project coordination. Established in 1996 in Athens, GA, RAI has built a reputation for excellence in industrial construction across the Southeast. Our clients include Fortune 500 companies and major general contractors.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
Reinicke Athens, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
We are a drug-free workplace, and all employment offers are contingent upon a successful drug screening and E-Verification.
