Piping General Foreman - Special Projects - DFW, TX

Upgrade Resources; Fort Worth (TX); Sur place; USD 62 000 - 66 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Company vehicle

Mileage reimbursement

401(k) match

Health, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off

Holidays

Referral program

Career growth

Résumé du poste

Upgrade Resources is seeking a Piping General Foreman for the DFW area to lead safe, on-time piping installations on special projects. The role combines hands-on field work with team leadership, coordinating with project management and trades to deliver quality results on complex commercial piping systems.

You will oversee crews of 6–10, develop work plans, ensure safety and quality, and drive productive, efficient execution across chilled water, heating water, condenser water, refrigerant,

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of commercial mechanical construction experience in piping with field leadership.
• Experience leading crews of 6–10 on piping installations.
• Hands-on foreman who can work with tools in the field.
• Ability to plan labor and material, read schedules, and lead safe installations.
• Strong drawing, specification, and code knowledge.

Responsabilités

• Lead a crew of 6–10 on commercial piping projects, hands-on in the field.
• Set safety, quality, productivity, and conduct expectations.
• Develop daily work plans using drawings, schedules, and labor budgets.
• Plan manpower, tools, equipment, and work areas to support production.
• Review documents for constructability and request information as needed.
• Coordinate sequencing with project management and trades.
• Verify installations against drawings, specs, and codes; correct deficiencies.
• Track quantities, labor, schedule status, and material needs; report progress.
• Coach employees, assign work, document performance, and address issues.

Connaissances

Leadership

Safety management

Field leadership

Reading drawings

Project planning

Communication

Formation

Apprenticeship/Technical training

OSHA 30-hour credential

Outils

Construction software

BIM

Description du poste

Job Title: Piping General Foreman - Special Projects - DFW, TX

Location: DFW Metroplex, TX (On-site)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: $45.00 - $48.00 Hourly

Company Introduction

This opportunity is with a well-established mechanical contracting firm with more than 40 years of experience delivering innovative HVAC, plumbing, piping, and sheet metal solutions. The company specializes in major mechanical projects for hospitals, data centers, and high-rise commercial buildings, earning a reputation for safety, precision, and high-quality workmanship.

The organization fosters a collaborative, growth-focused culture where employees refine their skills, share knowledge, and advance within a supportive team environment.

Role Overview

The Piping General Foreman leads the safe, timely, and high-quality installation of commercial mechanical piping systems on smaller projects within the Special Projects group, including chilled water, heating water, condenser water, refrigerant, condensate, and steam. This is a working position: the General Foreman leads a crew of 6 to 10 while staying hands-on in the field, converts project requirements into executable work plans, develops field talent, and coordinates closely with project management and trade partners.

Core Responsibilities

• Lead a crew of 6 to 10 performing work on commercial mechanical piping systems, including chilled water, heating water, condenser water, refrigerant, condensate, and steam, while working hands-on alongside the team.
• Establish clear expectations for safety, quality, productivity, and conduct.
• Build and communicate daily work plans using drawings, schedules, coordination information, labor budgets, material status, and jobsite constraints.
• Plan manpower, tools, equipment, access, prefabrication, deliveries, and work areas to support reliable production.
• Review project documents, identify constructability issues and scope gaps, and elevate requests for information before they affect the work.
• Coordinate sequencing and access with project management, general contractors, other trades, vendors, inspectors, and commissioning teams.
• Verify installations against drawings, specifications, codes, approved submittals, and quality checklists; drive timely correction of deficiencies.
• Track installed quantities, labor performance, schedule status, material needs, and constraints; provide accurate daily or weekly reporting.
• Coach employees, assign work, document performance, recognize strong results, and address conduct or performance concerns with management.
• Lead pre-task planning, job hazard analysis, toolbox talks, housekeeping, and incident prevention activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Background

• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship, as sponsorship is not available for this position.
• Minimum of 5 years of commercial mechanical construction experience in piping work, including progressively responsible field leadership.
• Experience leading crews of 6 to 10 on commercial mechanical piping installations.
• Willingness to work hands-on with the tools in a working General Foreman role.
• Demonstrated ability to plan labor and material, read project schedules, and lead safe, productive installation work.
• Strong working knowledge of applicable drawings, specifications, codes, testing requirements, and quality standards.
• Ability to use mobile devices and standard construction software for drawings, reporting, time, and documentation.
• Strong communication, coaching, problem-solving, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel among DFW jobsites.
• Completion of a recognized apprenticeship or technical training program.(Preferred)
• OSHA 30-hour Construction credential and current competent-person or equipment certifications relevant to assigned work.(Preferred)
• Healthcare, data center, laboratory, manufacturing, or other complex commercial project experience.(Preferred)
• Experience with lean planning, prefabrication, BIM-enabled work packages, and production tracking.(Preferred)

Compensation & Perks

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Company vehicle or mileage reimbursement
• 401(k) with company match
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Referral program and growth opportunities
• Path for advancement into Superintendent and Management roles