Design Mechanical, Inc. – a Comfort Systems USA Company
Design Mechanical operates out of two key locations in Colorado: our corporate headquarters and cutting-edge fabrication facility in Louisville, and our mountain region shop in Gypsum. Together, we’re a team of over 300 employees—and growing. Locally, we are a small family environment, and nationally, as part of Comfort Systems USA, we are one the largest Mechanical Contractors with excellent benefits packages, competitive pay structures, career progression, and more.
Job Title: Field Foreman (Pipefitting)
Department: Construction
Reports to: Labor Manager
Location: Louisville, CO (projects throughout the Denver metro area)
Job Type: Full -Time
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt (eligible for OT)
Wage Range : $33-40+/hour (Depending on experience)
Benefits Included: Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA/HSA, Matching 401K, Long Term Disability, Short Term Disability, Company Paid Life & Voluntary Spouse & Child Insurance, AD&D, Employee Assistance Program, PTO, Paid Holidays, voluntary additional insurances/benefits, and other great perks.
Job Description:
The Pipefitting Foreman ensures the Safety of those we work with and around, the Quality of the services we provide, and the realization of our Profitability goals as it specifically relates to the commercial installation, assembly, fabrication, maintenance, and repairs on a variety of mechanical piping systems. The Foreman will work closely with the Project Team to ensure all projects are completed according to the project documents, adhering to the project budget and the planned schedule. This position is also responsible for understanding all aspects of project documentation and installation of the pipefitting trade, using knowledge and experience in the trade along with management skills to coordinate internal people and external clients. This may include hands on work in the trade.
Responsibilities:
Work with the project team to ensure we are familiar with contract inclusions, scope of work, proposal, and any accepted value engineering options
Know your plans, specifications, contract schedule, and budget
Ensure your team is familiar with and using the most current set of contract documents, including all mechanical/plumbing details
Be familiar with budgeted hours and work with the project manager and team members to identify and implement any cost-saving strategies. Work with the project manager for change order pricing, ensuring we are capturing all costs. Utilize prefabrication. Know and understand your crew cost
Make sure you are aware of schedule changes and make necessary adjustments to manpower and material needs. Work directly with the project manager to develop and maintain a 3-week manpower look ahead and update weekly
Ensure Design Mechanical's core values are always implemented and that the company's safety policies and procedures are always followed
Ensure that systems are installed to the highest degree of quality and functionality
Maintain a positive working relationship with clients, vendors, and colleagues. Provide solutions when called upon. Deliver a quality product on time and within budget
Communicate expectations and expect accountability. When expectations are not being met, address the issue with the individual to determine appropriate action, training, or disciplinary action
Ensure crews are properly laid out, organized, and productive
Attend all appropriate meetings, including pre-plan and weekly subcontractor coordination meetings
Work with project managers to pre-plan your project and understand specific equipment & materials being used
Take an active role in the BIM/CAD process: If the project is modeled, work closely with the CAD department to ensure we are using the right products and producing a buildable model
Create a prefabrication plan with the prefab coordinator and the fab shop. Create and maintain a batching schedule with the CAD department and the fab shop
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