Plumber/Pipefitter Foreman

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

Job description

ColonialWebb is 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.

What you will do:

• 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
• Inspect work in process and completed work to ensure conformance to specifications
• Interpret 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

What we are looking for:

• 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)
• Possess OSHA 10-hour certification and knowledge of OSHA safety regulations
• Demonstrate 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

Who we are:

We are focused on our people, our culture, and our business. We specialize in multiple trades and our teams do work in New Construction, Mechanical Service, Industrial Refrigeration, Special Projects, and Manufacturing. We have been providing an array of services for our commercial customers for over 50 years.

What we will offer you:

• 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