Plumbing/Pipefitting Foreman - Construction

ColonialWebb Contractors; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market competitive wages

Career growth opportunities

401(k) plan with a generous company match

Paid leave and holidays

Excellent Medical, dental, vision insurance

Life insurance

Short and Long-Term Disability insurance

Scholarship program for employees’ children

Job summary

ColonialWebb Contractors is hiring an experienced Plumber and Pipefitter Foreman in Richmond, Virginia. You will guide plumbing teams to deliver high-quality work on various commercial projects including hospitals and schools, ensuring safety and efficiency.

The ideal candidate has commercial plumbing expertise, leadership experience, and knowledge of the relevant regulations. ColonialWebb offers competitive wages and a range of benefits, including a 401(k) plan, medical insurance, and opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

• Current or previous leadership experience as a Foreman working on commercial projects.
• In-depth experience and knowledge of commercial plumbing systems.
• Ability to install work from drawings, submittals, and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Direct the day-to-day work activities of plumbing mechanics and helpers.
• Supervise and coordinate work activities to ensure quality and customer satisfaction.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and teach best practices.

Skills

Leadership experience

Commercial plumbing systems knowledge

Ability to read and understand documents

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Education

Master’s or Journeyman Plumbing License

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

ColonialWebb hiring experienced commercial Plumber and Pipefitter Foremen to provide field leadership and technical support for commercial plumbing and piping projects. As a Foreman, you will direct the day-to-day work activities of plumbing/pipefitter mechanics and helpers, ensuring projects are completed safely and in accordance with budget and quality standards. Typical construction projects include hospitals, data centers, high-rises, universities, secondary schools, and government facilities.

Who we are

At ColonialWebb, we are deeply committed to our people, our culture, and the continued growth of our business. As a full-service MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing) contractor, we pride ourselves on the quality and expertise of our teams, who work across a diverse range of specialties, including New Construction, Mechanical Service, Industrial Refrigeration, and Manufacturing. For over 50 years, we've been dedicated to delivering comprehensive solutions and unmatched service to our commercial customers, earning a reputation as a trusted contractor in the industry.

Perks of joining ColonialWebb

• Market, competitive wages based on experience
• Opportunities for career growth, training, and development
• 401(k) plan with a generous company match
• Personal leave, paid holidays, bereavement leave
• Excellent Medical, dental, vision, and Rx drug insurance
• Life and accidental death insurance
• Short and Long-Term Disability insurance
• Employee referral incentives
• Scholarship program for employees’ children

A day in the life

• Work side by side with mechanics and helpers, provide guidance and demonstrate best practices to ensure job quality and customer satisfaction
• Supervise and coordinate work activities for mechanics and helpers
• Demonstrate a passion for safety, help your team understand that safety is the top priority through teaching and coaching behaviors that will truly prevent injury
• Inspect work in process and completed work to ensure conformance to specifications
• Interpret specifications, blueprints, and job orders as needed for area of supervision
• Study schedules and estimate worker-hour requirements for completion of job
• Establish and adjust work sequences to meet construction schedules, using knowledge and capacities of equipment and assigned personnel
• Work safely, encourage others to do so, and comply with applicable health and safety-related rules, regulations, and procedures and practices
• Install equipment, plumbing and piping made of various materials

Qualifications

• Current or previous leadership experience as a Foreman working on commercial projects
• In-depth experience and knowledge of commercial plumbing systems
• Master’s or Journeyman Plumbing License (preferred, not required)
• Knowledge of applicable code (International Plumbing Code, International Mechanical Code) and general HVAC systems
• Ability to install work from drawings, submittals and specifications
• Ability to direct crews to install work safely with quality and efficiency
• Ability to read and understand project related documents in the English language
• Knowledge of basic construction/shop math (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and fractions)
• OSHA 10-hour certification and knowledge of OSHA safety regulation
• Foresight and problem‑solving skills and ability to make decisions with information on hand
• Ability to communicate and deal effectively with teammates in other trades
• Experience and demonstrated skills with Microsoft office and internet usage

Apply

Apply online at www.ColonialWebb.com/careers.

Equal Opportunity Employer

EOE M/W/Disability/Vets. Veterans and those with previous military experience are encouraged to apply.