Mechanical Foreman

MWH Constructors, Inc.; Plaistow (NH); On-site; USD 76,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision benefits

401(k) with company match (up to 4%)

Paid time off (vacation and personal)

Sick and Safe Leave

Paid Parental Leave

10 paid holidays

Employee Referral Program

AD&D and Life Insurance

Job summary

Methuen Construction is seeking a Mechanical Foreman to safely and efficiently manage trades, equipment, and materials and to mentor the next generation of professionals. This full-time, hourly non-exempt role reports to the Superintendent.

The position requires strong knowledge of mechanical installations, piping systems, and rigging, with travel limited to local Northeast projects. Excellent communication and leadership skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of industrial construction experience.
• Current licenses applicable to the trade.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Hydraulic equipment operation/hoisting licenses desirable.

Responsibilities

• Thorough knowledge of general construction disciplines with focus on mechanical systems and rigging.
• Plan, layout and execute piping system installations (flanged, grooved, welded, glued, etc.).
• Assemble and install industrial machinery and equipment (bolting, welding, machining).
• Provide accurate layout and measurements for mechanical systems from benchmarks.

Skills

Safety standards

Reading drawings

Oral communication

Mentoring teammates

People management

Piping systems installation

Computer basics

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Licenses applicable to the trade

Hydraulic equipment operation/hoisting licenses

Tools

None

Job description

Methuen Construction is a leading self-performing industrial and heavy civil general contractor with over 65 years of experience. We specialize in the construction of water and wastewater treatment facilities, industrial facilities, and other critical infrastructure projects. Serving private, municipal, state, and federal clients across the Northeast, we deliver innovative, well-planned projects that are completed on time and with an uncompromising focus on safety. At Methuen, we foster a culture of teamwork, respect, and a can-do attitude that values every teammate and stakeholder.

This is a Mechanical Foreman safely and efficiently manages tradespeople, equipment, and materials procurement to construct high-quality projects while mentoring the next generation of professionals. This position reports to the Superintendent and is responsible for the oversight of other teammates. This is a full-time, hourly non-exempt position.

Your Role

• Thorough knowledge of all general construction disciplines including concrete and civil construction with primary experience in installation of mechanical systems and rigging practices. Responsible the planning and enforcement of safety standards with own crew and others on worksite
• Thorough knowledge of the planning, layout, and execution of the installation of piping systems that are flanged, grooved, welded, glued, and /or mechanically joined
• Knowledge and experience of the assembly and installation of industrial and process machines and related equipment including bolting, welding, machining work, etc.
• Ability to provide accurate layout and measurements for mechanical systems and structures including line and grade from established benchmarks and control points
• Working knowledge of job cost report and labor production report review and analysis
• Thorough knowledge of corporate quality control program

Your Education and Experience

• Minimum of 5 years of industrial construction experience
• Current licenses applicable to the trade
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Applicable hydraulic equipment operation and/or hoisting licenses, desirable

What You Bring to the Team

• Proven ability to excel in a fast-paced environment
• Strong team player with a positive can-do attitude
• Hard working and motivated
• Desire to learn and constantly improve
• Ability and desire to train and mentor teammates
• Ability to take direction and manage multiple people
• Excellent oral communication skills
• Ability to read drawings and specifications
• Basic computer knowledge

Work Environment/Physical Demands

• Ability to lift 50 pounds
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time, and safely maneuver around the nearby presence of various construction equipment and vehicles, on an active construction site
• Prepared to regularly encounter moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, and a variety of outside weather conditions
• Able to climb temporary or permanent stairs, and ladders
• Able to bend, squat, kneel, crawl, crouch, balance, and stoop, reach on a regular basis
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus

Travel

Travel is primarily local, and limited to Northeast jobsite locations, during the business day, with occasional out of state and overnight travel. Less than 20% travel expected.

Benefits

• Group health & welfare benefits including options for medical, dental and vision
• Company Benefits: Employee Life Insurance & Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), Spouse and Dependent Life & AD&D, Short Term Disability (STD), Long Term Disability (LTD), Employee Assistance Program and Health Advocate
• Voluntary benefits at discounted group rates for accidents, critical illness, and hospital indemnity
• Flexible Time Off Program (includes vacation and personal time)
• Paid Sick and Safe Leave
• Paid Parental Leave Program
• 10 Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Plan (company matching contributions up to 4%).
• Employee Referral Program

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Pay range: $55 - $64/hr.

Please note that all positions require pre-employment screening, including drug and background check, as a condition of employment.

Why You'll Love Working Here

Methuen Construction is widely recognized as one of the most successful, self-performing general contractors in the industry. Built on over 65 years of experience, Methuen Construction employs the highest skilled trades professionals and managers. As we expand our construction territory, diversify our client base, and enhance our operational capabilities, our need for highly skilled teammates is growing! We offer top-tier compensation and benefits, in addition to a team oriented, motivated, and respectful company culture.

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