Foreman – Mechanical / Plumbing

Freedom Industries, Inc.; Northern (KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Freedom Industries, Inc. is seeking a Mechanical Foreman to manage a section of job site operations on industrial projects, supervising field labor and ensuring timely, profitable completion.

The role includes overseeing plumbing systems such as copper pipe, process piping, PVC, and sanitary sewer systems, with strong leadership and customer service skills. The candidate will lead teams, coordinate with subcontractors, and enforce safety policies while maintaining schedules, documentation, and

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Experience managing people within projects.
• Strong ability to read, interpret and explain drawings and specifications.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of building codes and regulations.
• Ability to supervise field labor and subcontractors.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day onsite supervision of labor force and subcontractors.
• Confront difficult situations and document outcomes.
• Provide technical assistance on drawings and methods as required.
• Inspect contractor operations for contract compliance.
• Maintain relationships with customers and internal stakeholders.
• Manage a look-ahead of at least two weeks to anticipate issues.
• Promote a culture of safety, health, and cleanliness.
• Distribute work to tradesmen and ensure on-schedule activities.
• Maintain daily paperwork (timecards, reports, emails).

Skills

Leadership

Team building

Communication

Technical plumbing

Safety compliance

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Trade license

Tools

Microsoft Office

Estimating software

Job description

About Freedom Industries

Freedom Industries is a trusted MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing) service provider, proudly serving a wide range of industries, including Life Sciences, Automotive, Industrial Manufacturing, Semiconductor, and Food/Beverage. Since our founding in 2004, we have remained committed to delivering exceptional industrial maintenance and construction services. Our core mission is simple yet powerful: “Our purpose is to honor God by building a great future for our Freedom family through relationship-driven industrial construction and maintenance.”

As a 100% employee-owned company, we are passionate about fostering a culture of ownership, collaboration, and growth. We believe in putting ‘the right person in the right seat’ and are actively seeking new owners who share our values and vision for the future.

Employee owners at Freedom enjoy competitive pay, PTO, paid Holidays, and exceptional benefit options.

Freedom is committed to creating a diverse environment and is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

To maintain a safe and productive workplace, and as a condition of employment, all candidates selected for hire are required to successfully pass a preemployment drug screening in accordance with company policy and applicable laws.

Freedom participates in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility. All new hires must provide valid documentation to establish identity and work authorization in the United States.

Position Summary

The Mechanical Foreman is responsible for managing a specific section of job site operations on the projects assigned to achieve timely and profitable completion. The Mechanical Plumbing Foreman directly supervises the field labor force, including laborers and craftsmen, and includes overseeing tasks such as the installation, maintenance, and repair of plumbing systems in industrial settings. This role requires handling plumbing systems that include, but are not limited to, copper pipe, process piping, pvc, and sanitary sewer systems, etc.. This position must demonstrate strong leadership, organizational and time management skills, as well as have strong communication and customer service skills.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to build effective teams by inspiring others to be their best, and to coach and mentor
• Aggressive, but fair and reasonable in all business dealings involving customers, subcontractors and subordinates
• Effective communication skills
• Recognize diverse perspectives and facilitate synergy and collaboration
• Goal oriented and can react quickly to challenging circumstances to achieve desired results
• Good working knowledge of mechanical and plumbing systems in a construction environment
• General knowledge of relevant building codes and regulations

Essential Functions

Essential functions are the basic job duties that an employee must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation. The Company considers the functions listed here as essential to performance of the job duties.

• Day-to-day onsite supervision of labor force, subcontractors and other construction related personnel
• Confront difficult situations and manage to a successful conclusion, while also maintaining appropriate documentation as needed
• Assist with providing technical assistance (interpretation of drawings, recommendation of construction methods and equipment, etc.) as required, including mechanical, plumbing and welding
• Inspection of Contractor or Subcontract operations to ensure compliance with contract
• Maintain good relationships with internal and external customers, including representatives of customers
• Manage a look ahead no less than two weeks to proactively identify issues that could lead to problems and facilitate solutions
• Create and maintain a culture that values respect, safety, health and cleanliness
• Communicate and enforce Safety Processes/PoliciesDemonstrate commitment to an Injury-Free Environment through own actions and mentoring others
• Distribute work to tradesmen and ensure all activities take place on or ahead of schedule
• Maintain daily paperwork such as timecards, field reports, schedule updates and email correspondence
• Provide training and education to support field employees
• Constantly (more than 67% of time)
  • Work in close physical proximity to other people
  • Lift – floor to waist
  • Make repetitive movements
  • Stand for extended periods
  • Walk – on both level and uneven surfaces
  • Use hands to handle, control, or feel, objects, tools or controls
• Frequently (up to 66% of time)
  • Climbing ladders
  • Lift – less than 50 pounds
  • Climb stairs or steps
  • Drive a vehicle
• Occasionally (up to 33% of time)
  • Bend and/or twist
  • Lift – 50 pounds or more
  • Lift – waist to shoulders
  • Operate power equipment and/or tools
  • Sit
  • Work outdoors or in harsh environments

Experience/Education/Other

• High School Diploma or GED

• Trade License is a plus
• Good understanding of work sequencing and strategy of creating effective schedules
• Skilled in Mechanical trades on an industrial level
• Experience managing people within projects
• Strong ability to read, interpret and explain drawings and specifications

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Proficiency with Project Estimating Software preferred