Foreman- Mechanical -Maine/NH

rhwhite; Concord (NH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

R.H. White is seeking a Millwright Foreman to coordinate the work of millwrights and laborers on construction sites. You will lead crews, read blueprints, plan installations, and ensure safety compliance while meeting project deadlines.

The role requires 5–7 years in mechanical trades, apprenticeship completion, and appropriate licenses. This on-site position emphasizes leadership, teamwork, and quality workmanship in challenging environments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; master craft designation preferred.
• Completion of apprenticeship program and journeyman experience required.
• 5–7 years of experience in mechanical construction trades.
• Ability to read blueprints and make measured decisions.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee the work of Millwrights and Laborers on the site.
• Adhere to safety policies and enforce safety regulations.
• Plan installation sequences and schedule to meet construction timelines.
• Inspect work for conformance to specifications and documents.

Skills

Leadership

Blueprint reading

Team supervision

Safety compliance

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Master craft designation

Apprenticeship program

Journeyman experience

Tools

Pipefitter license

Millwright license

Job description

Position Summary:

Coordinates activities of work crew engaged in the installation, maintenance and repair of a variety of piping and equipment. Installs, maintains and repairs a variety of piping and equipment according to layout plans, blueprints, and other drawings in industrial establishment, using hoists, lift trucks, hand-tools, and power tools: Reads blueprints and schematic drawings to determine work procedures.

Essential Functions/Position Responsibilities:

• Adhere to and promote all Company Safety Policies and the Company Code of Conduct.
• Coordinate and oversee the work of Millwrights and Laborers assigned to their work crew.
• Cut, thread, bend and assemble metal and non-metal pipe. Weld, solder, braze, fuse or cement as necessary.
• Plan sequence of installation and establish/adjust as needed to meet the construction schedule using knowledge of equipment and personnel to avoid obstruction and activities of other construction workers.
• Inspect work in progress and completed to determine that it conforms to specifications.
• Maintains accurate time and material records and completes client paperwork as required.
• Follows company policy and procedure and enforces safety regulations.
• Move and install a variety of heavy equipment and material into buildings and vaults using rigging and chainfalls.
• Repair and maintain basic electric motor control centers and circuit controls.
• Works harmoniously, cooperatively, and courteously with others at all times.
• Performs miscellaneous other duties and responsibilities as required.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Supervises and coordinates the work of the Millwrights and Laborer's on the job site.

Hiring Requirement/Preferences

• High school diploma or equivalent and additional specialized training equal to a master craft designation.

• 5 -7 years' experience in mechanical construction trades.
• Work within precise limits or standards of accuracy; follow instructions, read blueprints and make decisions based on measurable criteria.
• Visualize objects in three-dimension; use logical step-by-step procedures in work; make decisions based on measurable information.
• Perform duties that may change often.
• Possess the leadership ability necessary to lead, motivate and direct the work of subordinates.
• Completion of apprenticeship program and appropriate journeyman experience required.
• Pipefitter, millwright licenses.

• OSHA 10 Construction Certification, or ability to obtain during pre-employment (company provided online training).
• Obtain and maintain a DOT medical card and pass pre-employment drug screen.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a valid unrestricted Driver's License.

At R.H. White, our day-to-day work is construction, and we do it well. Our Core Purpose, however, is to create well-being for our people, our customers, and our communities. We’ve been doing it for 100 years and we are always looking for team members that want to be part of something special.

We could list a variety of construction things we do, the projects that we win, and the accolades we have received, but we would rather tell you about our culture. For instance, our employees selected three charities to dedicate our 100th-anniversary fundraising efforts and we presented each organization - Easterseals, Alzheimer’s Association, and The Greg Hill Foundation - with $100,000 checks following nine months of fundraising. Now, that is living our core purpose!

Additionally, our team members regularly volunteer with organizations that help to fight food insecurity, revitalize homes and neighborhoods, raise money for cancer and other diseases, and participate in charitable missions that are important to them and their families.

We don’t only build things; we build careers. That’s why our Employee Development Department manages our Construction Management Trainee (CMT) and our Foreman Development Programs. Our Leonard H. White Training Center is regularly abuzz with craft skills training and leadership learning activities as well. Yes, we have tuition reimbursement too. It’s been an amazing 100 years - just ask our people!

So, if you’re looking for a dynamic and rewarding career with a diversified, profitable, and sustainable business - that holds Employee Safety as a core value.

R.H. White Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we encourage all qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply.