Foreman​/GF - Mechanical Piping & Plumbing

Job Title:
Foreman/GF
- Mechanical Piping & Plumbing
- Texas

Location: Multiple Texas markets, including Carrollton, Pflugerville, and San Antonio
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: $30.00 - $48.00 per hour

Company Introduction

This opportunity is with one of the nation's largest mechanical and electrical contracting firms, with more than 75 years of experience delivering innovative HVAC, plumbing, piping, sheet metal, and electrical solutions. The company specializes in major construction projects for hyperscale data centers, hospitals, life sciences facilities, and high-rise commercial buildings, earning a reputation for safety, precision, and high-quality workmanship.

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

Role Overview

The Foreman leads and supervises a crew to safely and efficiently execute mechanical, piping and plumbing work in the field. This role schedules and coordinates daily activities, provides hands-on leadership, and ensures productivity, quality, and safety standards are met. The Foreman works alongside the crew while setting the standards for workmanship, morale, and jobsite safety, and serves as a liaison between field teams, management, and clients.

At the General Foreman level, the role oversees multiple foremen and crews on assigned projects, sets production expectations across crews, allocates labor and equipment where the schedule demands it, and develops foremen and journeymen into the next level of leadership.

This role may be filled at varying levels, including Foreman and General Foreman, based on the candidate's skills, experience, and overall qualifications. Final title, level, and compensation will be determined through the interview and assessment process and will be aligned with internal equity and external market benchmarks. Openings exist across multiple Texas markets, and market preference is discussed during the interview process.

Core Responsibilities

• Run a safe jobsite: lead weekly toolbox talks, ensure Task Hazard Analysis is performed and recorded daily, participate in safety and incident investigations, and keep the work area clean and organized
• Lead and develop the crew: orient new members, assess competency, assign individual and crew tasks, set work standards, and coordinate on‑job training and mentoring for apprentices
• Perform related craftwork alongside the crew
• Plan and sequence daily and weekly work so the crew meets production goals, and adjust task schedules to hold the production schedule
• Verify tools and materials are staged and complete, and advise the superintendent of equipment and material shortages
• Identify deficiencies in the plan or schedule, and resolve or escalate scheduling conflicts with other crews and trades
• Inspect completed work against job specifications, plans, and blueprints, and drive timely resolution of any problems
• Maintain the foreman's log, daily timekeeping records, and production and quality reporting for the superintendent
• Recommend personnel actions such as hiring, promotions, and discipline
• At the General Foreman level, direct multiple foremen and crews, allocate labor and equipment where the schedule demands it, hold foremen accountable for quality and safety on their crews, and develop foremen and journeymen into the next level of leadership

Required Background

• High school degree or equivalent
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a qualified tradesperson in mechanical, piping or plumbing work
• OSHA-30 certification, or the ability to obtain it within six months from date of hire
• Knowledge and understanding of OSHA safety regulations as well as company safety policies and procedures
• Familiarity with other…