Pipefitter General Foreman

Comfort Systems USA, Southwest Inc.; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Comfort Systems USA, Southwest Inc. in Chandler, AZ seeks a Pipefitter General Foreman to lead field crews on complex mechanical and plumbing projects.

You will drive safety, quality, and on-site execution, coordinating foremen, apprentices, and subcontractors to meet project milestones. The role requires strong leadership, extensive field experience with piping systems, and the ability to develop 3-week look-ahead plans, manage manpower, and liaise with project teams to resolve issues and keep

Qualifications

• Knowledge of OSHA requirements as they apply to construction.
• Experience leading pipefitting or plumbing field teams.
• Ability to communicate with diverse field personnel and general contractors.
• Ability to develop 3-week look-ahead plans and manage manpower.

Responsibilities

• Promote CSUSA SW safety culture.
• Lead field teams and manage foremen, apprentices, and subcontractors.
• Coordinate with project managers and trade supers to ensure on-time delivery.
• Attend meetings and drive continuous improvement in field productivity.
• Ensure BIM/VDC inputs are leveraged from start to finish.

Skills

OSHA knowledge

Team leadership

Field coordination

Planning & look-ahead

Troubleshooting

Job description

## Pipefitter General ForemanApplylocations: Chandler, AZ (CSUSA-SW HQ)time type: Full timeposted on: Posted 4 Days Agojob requisition id: JR107113**ESSENTIAL SKILLS:**include the following (Other duties may be assigned)* Must have sound knowledge of your trade profession, and general knowledge and/or experience in other mechanical or plumbing trades.* Must have sound knowledge of OSHA requirements as they apply to construction.* Good organizational skills* Ability to communicate with a diverse range of people when in the field, including but not limited to, fellow employees, other trades, general contractors’ various positions and Sub-Tier Subcontractors of Comfort Systems USA SW, etc.* Ability to understand the field requirements of the industry.* Excellent troubleshooting skills.**ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:**Include the following (Other duties may be assigned)* Promote CSUSASW Safety Culture* Continually stress team approach* Help the foreman to generate an accurate 3 week look ahead and hold team accountable to that 3 week look-a-head.* Manage manpower performance, productivity, and pre-planning.* Manage the proper ratio of apprentices to journeyman on all your projects.* Manage all of Comfort Systems USA SW subcontractors field productivity.* Look to find new talent to build the best teams possible.* Create professional field teams through comprehensive training.* Attend head start, constructability, 25%, 50%, 75% and close out meetings for all team projects and bring constructive ideas to share with project team.* Assure trade specific field foreman are attending and participating in head start, constructability, 25%, 50%, 75% and close out meetings.* Work with trade supers to assure foreman selection is based on best fit for specific projects.* Assure trade foreman are participating in BIM/VDC process from beginning to completion.* Verify pertinent information for each project is turned over to field teams. If not, address with project manager on missing or delinquent items.* Attend weekly staff meeting as much as possible, with minimum 2x per week for each active project for your team.* Attend All trade specific foreman meetings and Quarterly foremen meetings.* Visit as many projects as possible weekly while taking time to discuss the following with foreman. + Productivity + Review job cost reports + Proper safety practices + Quality installation + Manpower needs + Scheduling* Confirm foreman completely understand the entire process used for CDR entry.* Confirm supers have set up project teams upon award of new project and before manning job.* Confirm all CDR time is checked for accuracy and verified in Coins for payroll entry.* Collaborate with project managers, trade supers and Manufacturing to confirm we have exhausted all venues for prefab before any material is delivered to site.* Review with project managers and trade supers to get long lead items and items needing prefabrication or kitting ordered early to meet project schedule.* Communicate with project managers on any unresolved project issues or potential delays. + RFI’s + Change Orders + Design Deficiencies + ASI’s + Submittal delays etc.* Document deficiencies, delays, conflicts, etc. and bring to the attention of project leaders and any items requiring GC involvement and/or notice will be sent by the project leader.* Model and Cultivate a culture of accountability in the entire field (5-Star Accountability)* Address any issues for resolution with GC. If no resolution can be reached in field bring to Project Executive and/or Direct of Project Management.* Act as liaison between General Contractor and CSSW to maintain and/or build relationships daily.* Hold foreman accountable for attending monthly trade foreman meetings. (What is meant by this line item?)* Work with AVP of Construction to have productive all-foreman meetings quarterly.* Seek out training opportunities for trade foreman and lead personnel. Identify and report to AVP of potential individuals to be considered for foreman positions.* Seek out new tools and systems to increase productivity.* Give Feedback on annual reviews of all field employees that where on your teams’ projects. (pipe, plumbing, and sheet metal are done a month apart)* Hold field leaders accountable for completing safety audits, 3-week look ahead as well as a daily task plan.* Confirm these reports are sent into coordinators for entry into PM software.* Be present for any safety violation meetings on your teams’ projects.* Perform or confirm write ups are done to hold field employees accountable for safety, attendance, and/or any violations of employee handbook. Follow up with employee with counseling. Follow all HR procedures if termination is required.* Work with trade supers to band all foreman and workers, quarterly.* Assist or perform in potential employee interviews for your PM team to see if they are the right fit.* Collaborate with project managers to review man hours and materials expensed on a project and formulate a plan for recovery. (Recognize 25% into project labor)* Stress importance of continual improvement through training and hiring practices.* Meet with Field Superintendents once a week to discuss successes and issues needing resolution.