Plumber/Pipefitter Foreman

ColonialWebb Contractors Company; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages based on experience

Opportunities for career growth

401(k) plan with company match

Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance

Short and long-term disability insurance

Job summary

A leading plumbing and piping contractor in Richmond, VA seeks an experienced commercial Plumber and Pipefitter Foreman to lead field operations on commercial projects. Responsibilities include supervising work activities, ensuring safety, and maintaining project quality standards. Candidates should have leadership experience and in-depth plumbing knowledge. Benefits include competitive wages and opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

• Current or previous leadership experience as a Foreman working on commercial projects.
• In-depth experience and knowledge of commercial plumbing systems.
• Ability to install work from drawings and specifications.
• Ability to read and understand project related documents in English.
• OSHA 10-hour certification and knowledge of safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate work activities for mechanics and helpers.
• Inspect work to ensure conformance to specifications.
• Work safely and encourage compliance with health and safety rules.
• Establish work sequences to meet construction schedules.

Skills

Leadership experience

Commercial plumbing systems knowledge

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

OSHA safety regulation knowledge

Education

Journeyman Plumbing License

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

ColonialWebb hiring experienced commercial Plumber and Pipefitter Foremen to provide field leadership and technical support for commercial plumbing and piping projects. As a Foreman, you will direct the day-to-day work activities of plumbing/pipefitter mechanics and helpers, ensuring projects are completed safely and in accordance with budget and quality standards. Typical construction projects include hospitals, data centers, high-rises, universities, secondary schools, and government facilities.

Who we are:

At ColonialWebb, we are deeply committed to our people, our culture, and the continued growth of our business. As a full-service MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing) contractor, we pride ourselves on the quality and expertise of our teams, who work across a diverse range of specialties, including New Construction, Mechanical Service, Industrial Refrigeration, and Manufacturing. For over 50 years, we've been dedicated to delivering comprehensive solutions and unmatched service to our commercial customers, earning a reputation as a trusted contractor in the industry.

Perks of working at ColonialWebb:

• Market, competitive wages based on experience
• Opportunities for career growth, training, and development
• 401(k) plan with a generous company match
• Personal leave, paid holidays, bereavement leave
• Excellent Medical, dental, vision, and Rx drug insurance
• Life and accidental death insurance
• Short and Long-Term Disability insurance
• Employee referral incentives

A day in the life:

• Work side by side with mechanics and helpers, provide guidance and demonstrate best practices to ensure job quality and customer satisfaction
• Supervise and coordinate work activities for mechanics and helpers
• Demonstrate a passion for safety, help your team understand that safety is the top priority as a result of teaching and coaching behaviors that will truly prevent injury
• Inspects work in process and completed work to ensure conformance to specifications
• Interprets specifications, blueprints, and job orders as needed for area of supervision
• Study schedules and estimate worker-hour requirements for completion of job
• Establish and adjust work sequences to meet construction schedules, using knowledge and capacities of equipment and assigned personnel
• Work safely, encourage others to do so, and comply with applicable health and safety-related rules, regulations, and procedures and practices
• Installation of equipment, plumbing and piping made of various materials

You should have:

• Current or previous leadership experience as a Foreman working on commercial projects
• In-depth experience and knowledge of commercial plumbing systems
• Master’s or Journeyman Plumbing License (preferred, not required)
• Possess knowledge of applicable code (i.e., International Plumbing Code, International Mechanical Code) and general HVAC systems
• Ability to install work from drawings, submittals and specifications
• Ability to direct crews to install work safely with quality and efficiency
• Ability to read and understand project related documents in the English language
• Knowledge of basic construction/shop math (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and fractions)
• OSHA 10-hour certification and knowledge OSHA safety regulation
• Foresight and problem‑solving skills and ability to make decisions with information on hand
• Ability to communicate and deal effectively with teammates in other trades
• Experience and demonstrated skills with Microsoft office and internet usage

• Apply online: www.ColonialWebb.com/careers

  EOE M/W/Disability/Vets

  Veterans and those with previous military experience are encouraged to apply.

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We are an equal opportunity employer.

Qualified minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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