Pipefitter Foreman

Smlawrence; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dedicated Pipefitter Foreman to lead a skilled team in commercial construction projects. This role involves managing fabrication processes, ensuring safety compliance, and coordinating with project management teams. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in construction management, strong analytical skills, and a commitment to maintaining high standards of quality and safety. Join a company that values integrity and teamwork, and contribute to projects that make a difference in the community. If you are driven, self-motivated, and ready to take on a leadership role, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• 7 years of experience managing teams in construction preferred.
• Ability to read blueprints and plans effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of pipefitters and laborers for construction projects.
• Ensure safety compliance and quality assurance of fabricated materials.

Skills

Team Management

Blueprint Reading

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Mechanical Aptitude

Education

High School Diploma or GED

7+ years of construction management experience

OSHA 30 hour certification

Tools

Powered Industrial Equipment

Welding Equipment

Job description

S.M. Lawrence has been doing it right for over 100 years. Our foundation of uncompromising integrity, unequaled service and effective project management has led us to where we are today. We are always searching for new and talented people who share our values and are dedicated to the continued success of this company.

As a Pipefitter Foreman, you will be responsible for managing a team that fabricates various components that are installed on commercial construction projects. The pipefitter Foreman is involved with planning, material management, personnel, schedules and communication with project management and field construction teams.

Compensation aspects of the role are dependent upon knowledge, skills and experience.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

1. Manage a team of employees consisting of journeyman, helpers and general laborers.
2. Read and review plans, materials lists, and in-house shop drawings to effectively fabricate duct, pipe, supports, hangers, and other materials according to specifications.
3. Assist with coordination with project management / field construction teams to accurately plan, schedule, and execute prefabrication needs and material delivery to jobsite in a timely manner; Supervise and organize deliveries to job sites.
4. Abide by company safety policies and procedures in accordance with OSHA standards.
5. Accountable for the safe work performance of personnel and equipment and ensures the shop is safe and OSHA compliant.
6. Ensure inventory and return scrap material are returned from job sites.
7. Inventory and return tools and equipment.
8. Place material orders and receive and verify materials.
9. Complete required electronic documentation including reports, material orders, accident reports, disciplinary reports, etc.
10. Perform quality assurance on fabricated materials before shipment from the fabrication shop, responsible for identifying and reporting defective materials or questionable conditions.
11. Maintain the work area and equipment in a clean orderly condition.
12. Perform preventive machine maintenance and minor repairs.
13. Maintain general shop cleanliness and organization.
14. Load and unload trucks as needed.
15. Perform welding, pipefitting, plumbing, and machine operating duties as needed.
16. Perform other related duties or special projects, as assigned.

Education, Training, Licenses and/or Certifications

1. 7 years of experience managing a team of direct reports within a construction environment preferred.
2. Experience with pipe fitting processes using piping such as carbon steel, stainless steel and copper preferred.
3. High school diploma or GED preferred.
4. Able to read blueprint, plans, drawings, and other equipment layout materials.
5. Ability to successfully complete an operator exam and drive powered industrial equipment.
6. OSHA 30 hour, preferred.
7. Able to work from ladders and man lifts from various heights and operate the equipment as needed.

Additional Requirements

1. Must complete company specific welding, soldering and/or brazing test for employment.
2. Requires basic mechanical aptitude, mathematical and English language skills.
3. Maintain a positive, cooperative and coachable attitude.
4. Initiative; self-motivated (driven), self-starter.
5. Analytical and problem-solving skills.
6. Ability to walk, stand, squat, bend, stoop, crouch, kneel, climb, reach, grasp and comfortably lift up to 50 lbs.
7. Regular and predictable attendance.
8. Must be able to fulfill the essential job functions in a consistent state of alertness and a safe manner.
9. Work performed primarily inside but must go outside at times for product and various tasks.
10. Exposure to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions.
11. The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud.
12. Ability to pass a full background screening and drug screening.
13. Ability to pass MVR check (if applicable) or must have reliable transportation.
14. Ability to pass a physical ability test.
15. Ability to travel, as needed, for projects.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

Comfort Systems USA, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, is an equal opportunity employer in all aspects of employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal,stateor local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence,compensationand training.

We strive to foster a work environment that includes and embraces racial, ethnic and gender diversity and other individual differences. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion helps us attract and retain the best talent, enables employees to realize their full potential, and drives high performance through innovation and collaboration.