Industrial Mechanical Foreman

The Contractor Consultants; Glen Burnie (MD); On-site; USD 48,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Mid-Atlantic Industrial Construction (MAIC) seeks a Lead for High-Impact Piping and Equipment Installations in Glen Burnie, MD to guide field crews on complex piping and equipment installs for demanding industrial projects.

You will mentor craftsmen, ensure quality, and align work with engineered plans across food-grade plants and heavy facilities. Travel up to 40% and a four-day work week with overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• Proven supervisory leadership within industrial construction trades.
• Experience routing and installing process piping in active industrial environments.
• Hands-on proficiency with butt weld and socket weld systems up to 8 inches.
• Ability to read, interpret, and work from P&IDs, plan views, and isometric drawings.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• U.S. citizenship or green card verification.
• OSHA 10 certification.
• Flexibility to travel up to 40% and work nights/overtime as required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate field crews of 3–10 workers to execute high-quality process industrial work.
• Coordinate daily with project engineers and superintendents to map out precise weekly tasks.
• Direct the installation of process equipment, steel platforms, and utility piping systems.
• Track project hour budgets and report out-of-scope changes promptly.
• Verify field fabrications and installations align with engineered plans and specs.
• Maintain daily documentation and lead weekly safety meetings.

Skills

Leadership

Piping installation

P&ID interpretation

OSHA 10

Travel up to 40%

Driver's license

Reliable transportation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

ASME codes

SMAW welding

GTAW welding

FCAW welding

Isometric drawings generation

Job description

Lead High-Impact Piping and Equipment Installations - Mid-Atlantic Industrial Construction

Job Overview

• Company: Mid-Atlantic Industrial Construction (MAIC)
• Salary/Pay Rate: $35.00 - $50.00 per hour plus Performance-Based Bonus
• Location: Glen Burnie, MD (Onsite with 40% travel required)
• Job/Employment Type: Full Time
• Schedule: Monday - Thursday (4-10s) or Monday - Friday (5-8s) with overtime and night shifts as needed
• Project Scope: Process piping, equipment setting, structural steel, and plant maintenance
• Mandatory Licenses & Certifications: Valid Driver's License

The Opportunity

You will serve as a premier field leader, guiding dedicated crews to execute complex industrial piping and equipment installations. At Mid-Atlantic Industrial Construction, your technical expertise and grit will shape high-profile projects from clean, food-grade plants to heavy recycling facilities. This is your chance to lead by example, mentor the next generation of craftsmen, and build a lasting career with a company that values true ownership.

How You Will Make an Impact

• Lead and motivate a field crew of 3 to 10 craft workers to execute high-quality process industrial work.
• Coordinate daily with project engineers and superintendents to map out precise weekly project tasks.
• Direct the precision installation of process equipment, structural steel platforms, and utility piping systems.
• Track project-specific work hour budgets to identify out-of-scope changes and report them promptly.
• Verify that all field fabrications and installations strictly align with engineered plans and specifications.
• Maintain clear daily documentation and facilitate active weekly safety meetings with your field crew.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Proven experience in a supervisory leadership role within the industrial construction trades.
• Strong experience routing and installing process piping through active industrial production environments.
• Hands-on proficiency working with butt weld and socket weld systems up to 8 inches in diameter.
• Demonstrated ability to read, interpret, and work from detailed P&IDs, plan views, and isometric drawings.
• Reliable transportation and a valid driver's license.
• U.S. citizenship or green card verification.
• OSHA 10 certification.
• Flexibility to travel up to 40% and work flexible shifts, including nights and overtime as required.
• Must have reliable transportation

Preferred Qualifications & Experience

• Over 5 years of related industrial mechanical construction experience.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• OSHA 10 /OSHA 30 certification.
• Familiarity with ASME codes and standards alongside SMAW, GTAW, and FCAW welding processes.
• Strong ability to generate accurate isometric shop drawings from direct field measurements.
• Hands-on experience in industrial pipefitting.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate of $35.00 to $50.00 based on experience.
• Consistent performance-based bonus opportunities.
• Reliable four-day work week providing consistent three-day weekends.
• Opportunities for paid travel and professional advancement.
• Direct mentorship and career-building leadership pathways.
• Competitive Medical, Vision, Dental, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Voluntary Term Life Insurances.
• 401(k) Program with Discretionary Match.

About Us

Mid-Atlantic Industrial Construction (MAIC) delivers elite industrial mechanical services, prioritizing safety, craftsmanship, and absolute accountability. We empower our leaders to solve problems proactively and build long-term value for our clients and crews.

Mid-Atlantic Industrial Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.