Pipefitter Foreman; Wendell

Job Summary

The Pipefitter Foreman is responsible for overseeing field installation activities of hydronic and steam systems on industrial and commercial construction projects. This role emphasizes labor productivity, quality control, safety compliance, and effective crew leadership. The foreman coordinates closely with field supervisors and project managers, supervises a team of 2–6 pipe fitters, and performs hands‑on tasks including cutting, threading, welding, and pressure testing of various piping systems.

Candidates must demonstrate proficiency in interpreting job‑specific drawings, managing jobsite operations, and ensuring adherence to company procedures and project specifications. A minimum of 8 years of pipe fitting experience, certified welding credentials, and competency with digital tools such as iPads and construction software are required.

The Pipefitter Foreman is responsible for overseeing field installation activities of hydronic and steam systems on industrial and commercial construction projects. This role emphasizes labor productivity, quality control, safety compliance, and effective crew leadership. The foreman coordinates closely with field supervisors and project managers, supervises a team of 2–6 pipe fitters, and performs hands‑on tasks including cutting, threading, welding, and pressure testing of various piping systems.

Candidates must demonstrate proficiency in interpreting job‑specific drawings, managing jobsite operations, and ensuring adherence to company procedures and project specifications. A minimum of 8 years of pipe fitting experience, certified welding credentials, and competency with digital tools such as iPads and construction software are required.

• Lead work crews in the pipe fitting trade. Manages 2-6 employees. Responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of these units. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work.
• Follows all rules and procedures required by SPC; ensures pipe fitting staff follow procedures and policies.
• Communicate with contractors on various projects to ensure they achieve quality work in a timely manner.
• Communicates with SPC staff and provides feedback to staff regarding the status of the project.
• Instructs pipe fitting staff in the techniques and procedures employed in the hydronic pipe fitting trade.
• Pre‑plans, assigns, and reviews the work of the pipe fitting staff engaged in the installation, modification, and/or repair of hydronic systems and steam/condensate systems.
• Inspects work upon completion to determine that staff followed the necessary procedures and that work conforms to job documents and SPC job‑specific drawings.
• Acts as a working crew supervisor in cutting, threading, soldering, brazing, pressing, grooving, mechanical joint systems, fusion systems similar to Aquatherm, assembling and installing pipe, connecting valves, and pressure testing finished work. Piping materials will include carbon steel, copper, ductile iron, and PVC. Should be proficient at assembling butt weld and socket‑weld carbon steel systems, including tack welding of the same.
  
  Skills regarding cleaning and flushing of hydronic systems are a plus.
• Repairs and replaces water, steam, air, and gas, and performs similar work expected in the pipe fitting trade.
• Monitors work of crew members for adherence to plans, specifications, and SPC job‑specific drawings.
• Certified Welder
• Competent with the use of an iPad

• Minimum of 8 years’ industrial/commercial pipe fitting experience. Ability to read and interpret documents.
• Ability to write routine reports and…