Piping Foreman- EGC Construction

Messer Construction Co.; Newport (KY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking construction company as a Piping Foreman, where you'll lead a dynamic team in the food and beverage industry. This role offers the chance to mentor skilled craft workers, manage client relations, and ensure project success through effective leadership and safety management. With a commitment to quality and community transformation, this company provides an excellent compensation package and opportunities for personal and professional growth. If you're a motivated self-starter ready to take on new challenges, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• 8+ years construction experience with 3+ years in leadership capacity.
• OSHA 10/30 Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Mentor and grow lead craft workers while managing contract administration.
• Oversee job cost updates and negotiate change orders.

Skills

Leadership

Safety Management

Negotiation

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Location: Newport, KY, United States
Company: EGC
Date Posted: May 3, 2025

EGC Construction, a subsidiary of Messer Construction Co., is currently seeking a Piping Foreman for the Process/Utility Piping Systems team, with preferred experience in the food and beverage industry.

EGC employs more than 120 skilled craft workers that focus on safety, quality and customer satisfaction. We offer general, commercial and industrial construction including electrical work, millwrights, pipe fitters and structural steel detailers. EGC proud to be part of the Messer family of companies and we are committed to building what matters most for our customers and transforming the communities in which we live.

What You Will Do:

• Mentor and help to grow lead craft workers
• Manage contract administration (subcontract/field management meeting for communication)
• Develop a program to maintain good client relations involving staff on site
• Initiate and attend supplementary and regular meetings with client for problem resolution and planning
• Oversee and approve the month job cost updates and quarterly cash flow projections
• Review, approve and negotiate 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

What You Will Bring:

• 8+ years construction experience (3+ years in a foreman/leadership capacity)
• OSHA 10/30 Certified, preferred
• Must be a self-starter, highly motivated with the ability to work with minimal supervision
• Ability to quickly learn and understand various processes regarding procedures and software programs
• Ability to identify and help resolve any problems that may arise
• Excellent organizational, administrative, communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong experience in leadership, safety, negotiations, planning and contract administration
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Candidates must have transportation
• Be willing to work within a 50-mile radius. Willingness to travel to other states for work is a plus!
• Be able to work in a variety of seasonal and weather conditions

Abilities:

• Possess all auditory, speaking and communicating capabilities
• Honest, reliable, dependable and display good character
• Physical requirements: standing, walking, bending, twisting, climbing, pushing, pulling, lifting up to 50lbs., seeing and reading

EGC is a merit shop contractor supporting a Team working environment. All Team members will be required from time to time to perform other duties they are qualified to perform, outside of this job description and their normal work function.

All EGC employees are required to comply with our Substance Abuse Prevention Policy as a condition of employment. EGC Construction may condition offers of employment upon taking and passing of a post-offer/pre-employment drug screen.

We provide an excellent and comprehensive compensation package with unlimited opportunity for personal and professional growth. If you would like to join our team of employee-owners and are interested in a challenging and rewarding career, please visit our website athttps://www.egcconst.com/careers/

EGC Construction is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation or gender identity. EGC is committed to a diverse workforce.