General Foreperson - Medical Gas Plumbing

ACCO Engineered Systems; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

ACCO Engineered Systems seeks a General Foreperson to oversee hydronic field operations and personnel, reporting to the Area Superintendent. The role manages Forepersons, Truck Forepersons, Journeypersons and Apprentices across large medical gas and specialty plumbing scopes on healthcare, data center, and high-tech projects.

You will coordinate staffing, scheduling, safety, QA/QC, and collaboration with fabrication and procurement to meet project milestones while ensuring quality and

Qualifications

• Experience leading field crews on large construction projects.
• Ability to manage multiple crews and subcontractors.
• Strong knowledge of hydronic piping and medical gas installations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee hydronic field activities ensuring quality and productivity.
• Coordinate with forepersons, craftsmen and subcontractors to meet project goals.
• Review plans, schedules and coordinate with PM/PE on staffing and logistics.
• Implement QA/QC and safety protocols on site.
• Attend project meetings and communicate status and risks.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Field supervision

Hydronic systems

Safety compliance

Team coordination

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Project

Google Workspace

ProCore

Bluebeam

Smartsheet

Job description

General Job Description:

In collaboration with other Field General Foreperson(s)/Foreperson(s) and under the supervision of the Area Superintendent, this position will be primarily responsible for the oversight of the operations and personnel management of Foreperson, Truck Foreperson, Journeypersons, and Apprentices within the hydronic trades of the assigned area or Project. Also have direct contact with our fabrication facilities.

Market Experience

Extensive market experience and technical knowledge in Medical Gas and Specialty Plumbing systems. Proven experience on large commercial, healthcare, institutional, pharmaceutical, and high-tech construction projects, including:

• Healthcare facilities and hospitals


• Surgical centers and medical office buildings


• Laboratories and research facilities


• Pharmaceutical and biotech facilities


• Data Centers


• High-rise buildings


• Schools and universities


• Hotels and resorts


• Mixed-use developments


• Industrial and manufacturing facilities


• Institutional facilities (universities, airports, government buildings)

Experience managing medical gas and plumbing scopes ranging from $5M-$100M+, with the ability to lead field crews of 5-100 plumbers, medical gas installers, pipefitters, and subcontractors.

Strong understanding of mission-critical and complex project environments including hospitals, healthcare campuses, laboratories, pharmaceutical facilities, Central Utility Plants, semiconductor, and advanced manufacturing projects, with direct experience supporting fabrication operations, shop production teams, and prefabrication programs while ensuring quality, productivity, safety, infection control compliance, and schedule performance across all phases of fabrication and field installation.

Supervises:

Forepersons, Truck Forepersons, Journeypersons, Apprentices

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Lead and oversee all hydronic field activities to ensure standards and productivity are met in an effort to achieve company goals


• Operations
  
  
  
  • Assist direct reports with
    
    
    
    • Resource management
    
    
    • Proper assignment of Forepersons
    
    
    • Assist with project execution strategies and scheduling
    
    
    • Help to provide resolution of issues, challenges and obstacles
    
    
    • Execution of QA/QC protocols
    
    
    • Implementation of Safety Department's protocols
    
    
    • Implementation of Acco policies and procedures
    
    
    • Provide suggestions for successful project installation
    
    
    • Provide counseling to field employees
    
    
    
    
  
  
  
  


• Participation in project kick-off, mid-job and wrap-up meetings


• Review project plans, specs, schedules and discuss any issues/concerns with PM/PE


• Generate example RFI's for PM/PE submission


• Communicate project expectation and required dates with detailers


• Review project documents to determine the proper staffing requirements


• Approach project with shop fabrication and modularization in mind


• In collaboration with detailing and PM/PE generate a material list for an initial buyout from purchasing


• Attend jobsite meetings and provide input to the GC and PM


• Set goals and expectations for field personnel and detailers. Drive the job!


• Know the local code requirements


• Evaluation of field personnel


• Review and track project labor budgets


• Complete and submit ACCO and project documents


• Order tools and equipment required to complete the project


• Schedule manpower with Superintendents


• Schedule material deliveries and shop fabrication


• Verify equipment prior to delivery/rig day


• Schedule crane rig


• Schedule trucking


• Coordinate with subcontractors


• Coordinate with other departments within ACCO


• Schedule and coordinate inspections


• Process required test reports and logs with required signatures and put into proper box folder for the project


• Train crew members


• Ensure a quality product has been installed


• Generate a rolling punch list


• Return tools and equipment


• Return excess materials back to the vendor for a credit


• Read and understand the Local Union Master Labor Agreement


• Manage 3 week or look ahead schedule for project


• Experience with the various business and corporate software technologies ACCO currently utilizes
  
  
  
  • Laptop and iPad
  
  
  • MS Office: Word, Excel, Project
  
  
  • Google Workspace: Docs, Gmail, Sheets, Forms
  
  
  • Others: Adobe, ProCore, Bluebeam, Box, Smartsheet
  
  
  
  


• Other tasks and duties as assigned by Superintendent

Strategic Planning

• Understand and support the strategic plan and department mission statement


• Identify, assess, and mitigate risks associated with construction operations (ie: installations, materials, equipment, personnel)

Personnel Management