Mechanical General Foreman

RQ Construction LLC; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision benefits

401(k) plan with company match

Job summary

RQC, LLC seeks a Mechanical General Foreman to supervise mechanical trades on DoD projects across the Southeast, based in the Jacksonville, FL area. You’ll guide pipefitters, plumbers, sheet metal crews and helpers, ensuring work aligns with codes and specs under the Piping Superintendent and Project Manager.

Expect to apply welding, soldering, brazing, duct work, and testing skills, and to uphold safety practices with Microsoft Office and BIM proficiency; travel to sites will be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; construction management or mechanical trade education preferred.
• Five+ years as Mechanical Foreman for projects >= $400,000 (commercial/industrial).
• Experience with piping, plumbing, HVAC duct work; soldering/brazing copper; welding ferrous/non-ferrous metals.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Outlook/Teams/Excel/Word) and BIM software.
• CPR/First Aid and OSHA-30 certifications; EM-385 preferred training.

Responsibilities

• Direct daily supervision and coordination of mechanical trades crews (Pipefitters, Plumbers, Sheet Metal).
• Ensure work complies with codes and project specs under supervision of Piping Superintendent/PM.
• Promote safety practices and manage site logistics; willing to travel to Southeast project sites.

Skills

Mechanical foreman experience

MS Office (Outlook/Teams/Excel/Word)

BIM Software

Travel willingness

Copper soldering & brazing

Pipefitting & plumbing experience

Welding experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Courses in construction management or mechanical trade school

CPR/First Aid & OSHA-30 certifications

Tools

BIM Software

Job description

Since 1996, RQC, LLC has been a leading player in the commercial and governmental Design-Build economy. We now have a national presence with current projects spanning coast to coast. We offer management of projects throughout the United States, with our field operations team members working on location for each of our projects. We specialize in fast-track projects in new commercial construction for both public and private clients, with a primary focus in the Department of Defense market.

We are seeking an experienced Mechanical General Foreman to join our team and support ongoing DoD construction projects throughout the Southeast. This position will be based out of the Jacksonville, Florida area.

Our Mechanical General Foreman will be responsible for the daily supervision, direction, and coordination of assigned mechanical trades crews. This position may have varying trades crews assigned including Pipefitters, Plumbers, Sheet Metal Installers, and helper/trainee level employees. Work involves technical application of mechanical principles, and exposure to each trade is desirable.

The Mechanical Foreman will be responsible for ensuring that work is done in accordance with relevant codes and project specifications with guidance and supervision from the Piping Superintendent and Project Manager. This is all to be done using the appropriate equipment and implementing the required safety practices in support of RQ's Mission, Vision, and Values.

Mechanical General Foreman are eligible to enroll in comprehensive Medical, Dental, & Vision benefits as well as 401(k) plan with company match.

Requirements for this position include:

• High school diploma or G.E.D. is the minimal education required for this position.
• Courses in construction management and/or mechanical trade school preferred.
• Five or more years of work experience as a Mechanical Foreman, with mechanical project sizes of at least $400,000 (commercial/industrial)
• Five or more years (or equivalent) of field or trade work experience with the installation of mechanical systems (Piping, Plumbing, and/or HVAC duct work & components).
• Experience in a combination of soldering and brazing of copper, welding of various ferrous and non-ferrous metals ranging in pipe sizes from ½" and larger piping. Installation of duct work and performing air leak testing.
• Computer literacy in Microsoft Products (Outlook, Teams, Excel, Word).
• BIM Software proficiency required.
• CPR/First Aid & OSHA-30 Certifications
• EM-385 Preferred Training can be provided.
• Willingness to travel to project sites throughout the Southeast as assigned.

COMPANY PROFILE:

RQC, LLC is a full-service contracting and design firm that specializes in Design/Build projects for both public and private clients, with a primary focus on the Department of Defense. Our mission is "to provide our customers the best built environment while being the first choice of all stakeholders."

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), religion (all aspects of religious beliefs, observance or practice, including religious dress or grooming practices), marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition (including cancer or a record or history of cancer, and genetic characteristics), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition), genetic information, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other basis or status protected by federal, state, or local law or ordinance or regulation.

All candidates considered for hire must provide evidence of identity and U.S. work authorization at the time of hire. Additionally, all candidates must successfully pass a drug screening and commercial criminal background check, including a stricter Department of Defense background check, for access to job site at military base (if applicable for position being hired for).