Lead Pipefitter — Field Leadership & Craftsmanship

QLM, Skilled Staffing Solutions; Arizona; On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay based on experience

Overtime opportunities

Long-term employment opportunities

Career growth and advancement

Job summary

Quality Labor Management (QLM) is seeking an experienced foreman to lead pipefitting crews on commercial and industrial projects in Arizona. You will install, assemble, and maintain piping systems, read blueprints, P&IDs, and isometrics, and coordinate daily work with project managers and subcontractors.

You will mentor apprentices, uphold safety standards, and ensure craftsmanship and timely reporting of progress. Strong leadership and hands-on pipefitting skills are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of pipefitting experience with foreman or crew leadership.
• Ability to supervise crews while performing hands-on pipefitting work.
• Strong knowledge of commercial and industrial piping systems.
• Experience with chilled water, hydronic, HVAC, heating, cooling, and process piping systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead by example by actively working alongside pipefitting crews in the field.
• Install, assemble, and maintain commercial and industrial piping systems.
• Read and interpret blueprints, specifications, P&IDs, and isometric drawings.
• Plan daily work activities and coordinate labor, materials, and equipment.
• Perform field measurements and material takeoffs.
• Ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with project specifications.
• Monitor crew productivity and maintain project schedules.
• Coordinate with project managers, superintendents, subcontractors, and other trades.
• Troubleshoot installation issues and develop practical field solutions.
• Train, mentor, and develop apprentices and journeyman pipefitters.
• Maintain high standards of craftsmanship and jobsite professionalism.
• Complete daily reports and communicate project progress to management.

Skills

Pipefitting supervision

Field leadership

Blueprint reading

Team motivation

Safety compliance

Job description

Quality Labor Management (QLM) is seeking an experienced foreman to lead pipefitting crews on commercial and industrial projects in Arizona. You will install, assemble, and maintain piping systems, read blueprints, P&IDs, and isometrics, and coordinate daily work with project managers and subcontractors.

You will mentor apprentices, uphold safety standards, and ensure craftsmanship and timely reporting of progress. Strong leadership and hands-on pipefitting skills are essential for this role.