Plumbing/Pipefitting Foreman - Construction

ColonialWebb; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 62,400 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Career growth

401(k) match

Paid leave & holidays

Medical/dental/vision insurance

AD&D insurance

Job summary

ColonialWebb is seeking an experienced Foreman to lead field teams on commercial plumbing and piping projects, including hospitals, data centers, high-rises, universities, and government facilities.

You will direct mechanics and helpers, ensure safety, quality, and budget adherence, and coordinate with project teams to meet schedules and standards.

Qualifications

• Prior Foreman leadership on commercial plumbing projects.
• Deep knowledge of commercial plumbing systems.
• Knowledge of IPC/IMC codes and HVAC fundamentals.
• Ability to read drawings, submittals and specifications.
• OSHA 10-hour safety certification and awareness.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise plumbers and helpers to ensure quality and safety.
• Coordinate day-to-day field activities and crew assignments.
• Demonstrate and enforce safe work practices and jobsite safety culture.
• Inspect in-progress and completed work for conformance to specs.
• Interpret drawings and job orders for supervision area.
• Estimate worker-hour requirements and adjust sequences to meet schedules.
• Ensure installation of equipment and plumbing/piping per materials and plan.

Skills

Leadership experience

Commercial plumbing

Plumbing code knowledge

Blueprint reading

MS Office

Education

Journeyman or Master Plumbing License

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 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

• Competitive pay range of $30/hr - $50/hr
• 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 as a result of teaching and coaching behaviors that will truly prevent injury
• Inspects work in process and completed work to ensure conformance to specifications
• Interprets 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
• Installation of equipment, plumbing and piping made of various materials

You Should Have

• 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)
• Possess knowledge of applicable code (i.e., 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 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 online: www.ColonialWebb.com/careers.

EOE M/W/Disability/Vets

Veterans and those with previous military experience are encouraged to apply.