Lead Piping Foreman - Process & Utility Systems

Messer Construction Co.; Newport (KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Messer Construction Co. and its EGC Construction unit seek an experienced Process and Utility Piping Foreman for our Newport, Kentucky project teams.

The role focuses on mentoring craft workers, interpreting P&IDs and isometrics, and ensuring materials and welding standards meet project specs. You will lead in planning, client relations on-site, and coordination with Project Managers to manage labor, materials, and schedules for timely project completion, while upholding safety and quality

Qualifications

• 8+ years construction experience, 3+ years in a foreman/leadership capacity.
• OSHA 30 Certified.
• Self-starter with ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to quickly learn procedures and software programs.
• Strong organizational, administrative, communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Mentor and help to grow lead craft workers.
• Manage contract administration (subcontract/field management meeting for communication).
• Read and interpret P&IDs.
• Understand isometric drawings and build according to the drawings.
• Understand specification books and ensure the correct materials are used.
• Understand welding procedures and identify acceptable and unacceptable welds.
• Develop a program to maintain strong client relations with on-site staff.
• Initiate and attend supplemental and regular meetings with clients for problem resolution and planning.
• Manage site labor to meet or exceed labor productivity goals.
• Assist Project Managers in preparing necessary labor, materials, rental equipment and schedule extensions for change orders.
• Develop and implement a plan for project completion and turnover.
• Maintain daily for record keeping purposes.
• Ensure that all performance evaluations are completed in a timely fashion for direct reports.
• Recommend, where appropriate, organizational, policy and procedural or staff changes.

Skills

Leadership

Safety

Project management

Communication

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Messer Construction Co. and its EGC Construction unit seek an experienced Process and Utility Piping Foreman for our Newport, Kentucky project teams.

The role focuses on mentoring craft workers, interpreting P&IDs and isometrics, and ensuring materials and welding standards meet project specs. You will lead in planning, client relations on-site, and coordination with Project Managers to manage labor, materials, and schedules for timely project completion, while upholding safety and quality