Mechanical Foreman

Take the Lead & Build Something Bigger! | Mechanical Foreman - Direct Hire

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Salary: $40 - $55 per hour

A bit about us:

We're partnering with a growing national contractor expanding its mechanical operations, with a strong presence in multifamily housing, high-rise buildings, and student housing. The organization is investing in its people, building its mechanical division, and looking for experienced field leaders who want to make an impact.

Why join us?

Direct-Hire Opportunity: A permanent position, not contract or consulting work.

Room to Grow: Play an important role in building and strengthening an expanding mechanical operation.

Leadership Opportunity: Lead crews, coordinate field activities, and help deliver successful projects.

Training & Development: Access to customized hands-on training at a 16,000-square-foot training facility in St. Petersburg, Florida.

Tools for Success: Company-provided iPad and smartphone to support your work in the field.

Long-Term Potential: Join an organization that values accountability, teamwork, quality, and professional growth.

Job Details

Job Details

Build your future while leading the mechanical systems that bring major buildings to life. We're seeking a hands-on Mechanical Foreman for a permanent opportunity in the engineering and construction industry. This role offers the chance to lead skilled crews, tackle complex installations, and help deliver multifamily, high-rise, and student housing projects.

You'll oversee day-to-day mechanical construction activities, coordinate with project teams and other trades, and keep safety, quality, and productivity at the forefront. If you bring strong field expertise, clear communication, and a commitment to getting the job done right, this is an opportunity to make a visible impact.

Responsibilities

Lead mechanical construction crews through HVAC, plumbing, mechanical piping, and ductwork installation activities.

Plan daily and weekly work assignments, manage manpower, and adjust crew deployment to meet project schedules and production goals.

Coordinate field activities with project managers, superintendents, engineers, subcontractors, and other trades.

Support MEP coordination by identifying installation conflicts, sequencing work effectively, and helping resolve field challenges.

Read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, approved submittals, and installation details.

Oversee mechanical work on multifamily, high-rise, and student housing projects, maintaining alignment with project requirements.

Manage material takeoffs, deliveries, staging, inventory, and equipment needs to keep crews productive and minimize waste.

Enforce jobsite safety requirements and applicable OSHA standards, conduct toolbox talks, and address hazards promptly.

Inspect installations for quality, code compliance, and adherence to approved plans; coordinate corrective work and punch-list completion.

Track field progress, labor utilization, material needs, and installation issues, communicating updates to project leadership.

Mentor crew members, promote accountability, and maintain a collaborative, high-performance jobsite environment.

Support inspections, system testing, commissioning readiness, and project turnover activities.

Qualifications

5+ years of relevant mechanical construction experience, including demonstrated foreman-level supervision or equivalent crew leadership experience.

Hands-on experience with HVAC installation, plumbing construction, mechanical piping, and ductwork installation, or equivalent mechanical construction expertise.

Experience on multifamily, high-rise, and student housing construction projects, or comparable complex building projects.

Proven ability to lead crews, manage manpower, coordinate construction activities, and maintain productivity under demanding schedules.

Strong understanding of MEP coordination, construction sequencing, material management, and quality control.

Ability to interpret mechanical drawings, specifications, building codes, and installation requirements.

OSHA 30 training or equivalent recognized construction safety training, with a strong record of enforcing safe work practices.

Journeyman or Master Mechanical License, or an equivalent trade credential appropriate to the scope of work and applicable licensing requirements.

Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills, with the ability to address field issues and maintain effective working relationships.

Commitment to safe execution, quality workmanship, and successful project delivery.

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