Process & Utility Piping Foreman

Messer Construction Co.; Newport (KY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

EGC Construction, an operating unit of Messer Construction Co., seeks a piping foreman for process/utility piping systems in the Food & Beverage and Pharmaceutical industries. Headquarters in Newport, KY, with a history dating to 1978, emphasizes safety, quality, and customer satisfaction.

The role focuses on mentoring craft workers, managing subcontract communications, reading P&IDs and isometrics, and coordinating materials and weld procedures.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8+ years construction experience with 3+ years in a foreman/leadership role.
• OSHA 30 certification required.
• Ability to read P&IDs, isometrics, and specification books.
• Willingness to travel to other states and work within a 75-mile radius.

Responsibilities

• Mentor and develop lead craft workers.
• Manage subcontract/field management communications and contract administration.
• Read and interpret P&IDs and isometrics; ensure correct materials and welds.
• Develop client relations with on-site staff and manage labor productivity.
• Assist Project Managers with labor, materials, rentals and change orders.
• Plan project completion, turnover, and maintain daily records.
• Ensure timely performance evaluations for direct reports and drive policy improvements.

Skills

Leadership

OSHA 30

Self-starter

Supervision

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Contract administration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

EGC Process and Utility Piping Foreman

EGC Construction, an operating unit of Messer Construction Co., is currently seeking a piping foreman for the Process/Utility Piping Systems in the Food and Beverage and Pharmaceutical Industries.

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.

Headquarters in Newport, Kentucky and have been servicing local, regional, and international clients since 1978. EGC is committed to the safety and continuous improvement of our safety systems. We have received national safety awards as a result of our performance. EGC is 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)
• Read and interpret P&IDs
• Understand isometric drawings and build according to the drawings
• Understand specification books and ensure the correct materials are used
• Understand welding procedures and identify acceptable and unacceptable welds
• Develop a program to maintain strong client relations with on-site staff
• Initiate and attend supplemental and regular meetings with clients for problem resolution and planning
• Manage site labor to meet or exceed labor productivity goals
• Assist Project Managers in preparing necessary labor, materials, rental equipment and schedule extensions for 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 30 Certified
• 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 reliable transportation
• Be willing to work within a 75-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

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.

EGC Construction does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Candidates who need employer immigration sponsorship now or in the future will not be considered for this position.

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.