Site Foreman

Insight Global; Newport (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking a Piping Foreman for a leading industrial client. You will lead field crews on complex process piping installations, ensuring execution aligns with drawings, safety standards, and project timelines.

This hands-on leadership role requires 3+ years as a foreman, experience with stainless, copper, and carbon piping, and travel to active job sites. The position is a 6-month contract to hire with potential growth.

Qualifications

• 3+ years leading crews of up to 10 pipefitters in industrial piping projects.
• Experience in food & beverage or pharmaceutical environments.
• Ability to read P&IDs and project drawings for field execution.
• Hands-on installation with stainless steel, copper, and carbon piping.
• OSHA 30 certified; travel 2–3 weeks on, weekends off typical rotation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise crews of up to 10 pipefitters, welders, and laborers.
• Execute installation of process piping systems (stainless, copper, steel).
• Read and interpret P&IDs and project drawings to guide field execution.
• Coordinate with Project Managers on material takeoffs, purchasing, and timelines.
• Monitor project progress and provide updates/reporting.
• Ensure quality, safety, and OSHA compliance across all work.
• Travel to active job sites and help ramp crews as needed.
• Oversee tubing, utility piping, hygienic systems, and orbital welding work.

Skills

Industrial piping

Foreman leadership

P&IDs reading

Food & beverage

Pharma environments

Stainless/Copper piping

OSHA 30

Travel readiness

Job description

An employer is seeking a Piping Foreman for a leading construction client in the industrial and manufacturing space. This individual will lead field crews on complex installations ranging from $3M–$8M, ensuring execution aligns with engineering drawings, safety standards, and project timelines. The ideal candidate is a hands‑on leader with deep knowledge of process piping systems, capable of managing daily operations, coordinating with project leadership, and driving productivity in fast‑paced, travel‑based environments. This role offers strong long‑term potential within an ESOP‑backed organization known for employee growth and retention. This is a 6 month contract to hire opportunity with room to growth once brought on directly with the client.

Day-to-Day:

• Lead and supervise a crews of up to 10 pipefitters, welders, and laborers
• Execute installation of process piping systems (stainless, copper, steel)
• Conduct daily huddles, assign work, and track daily productivity reports
• Read and interpret P&IDs and project drawings to guide field execution
• Coordinate with Project Managers on material takeoffs, purchasing, and timelines
• Monitor project progress and provide updates/reporting
• Ensure quality, safety, and OSHA compliance across all work
• Travel to active job sites and help ramp crews as needed
• Oversee tubing, utility piping, hygienic systems, and orbital welding work

Required Skills & Experience

• Years of industrial piping experience
• 3+ years as a Foreman leading crews of up to ~10
• Experience in food & beverage and/or pharmaceutical environments
• Ability to read and interpret P&IDs (Process & Instrumentation Diagrams)
• Hands‑on experience with installation of stainless steel, copper, and carbon piping systems
• OSHA 30 - Comfortable with travel (2–3 weeks on, weekends off typical rotation)

EEO Language:

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