Piping Foreman – M&D Mechanical Contractors

Title of the Job: Piping Foreman

Location: Decatur, AL

Job Description: JOB OVERVIEW:
Support and consistently reinforce the Mission and Core Values of M&D Mechanical
Contractors, Inc. The Foreman is responsible for the execution of field operations of M&D
projects per project schedule. The leadership displayed by this individual is critical to the
project’s performance. You will be responsible for coordinating and supervising a specific trade
through the installation process, ensuring adherence to project timelines, quality standards,
code compliance and safety regulations. The ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge and
experience in a specific mechanical and plumbing trade and willingness to develop a basic
knowledge of other trades, strong leadership skills, and the ability to effectively communicate
with various stakeholders.FUNCTIONAL DUTIES & REQUIREMENTS:
A foreman is a key position acting as a bridge between the onsite workers and the
superintendent, project manager or general contractor. The foreman’s primary duty is to
oversee workers and ensure that projects are executed smoothly, efficiently, and safely. Here
are the general and specific duties associated with the role of a foreman:

• Supervision: Overseeing the daily operations on the project site, from personnel to

machinery and materials per the direction of the superintendent or project manager.

• The primary function of a foreman is problem resolution and removal of schedule

roadblocks.

• Safety Protocols: Ensuring all workers adhere to safety guidelines and regulations including

OSHA safety and PPE compliance.

• Project Oversight: Making sure the project is staying on schedule and within budget labor

hours.

• Team Coordination: Coordinating tasks among the crew based on the project’s priorities

and objectives.

• Quality Assurance: Monitoring the quality of work and ensuring it meets the standards set

by the project specifications and code compliance.

• Ensure project quality through inspection and testing
• Reporting: Assist in keeping detailed records of the project’s progress and providing regular

updates to superintendent and/or project manager.

• Communication: Serving as a primary point of contact between M&D field trades and

superintendent/project manager.

• Facilitate and ensure collaboration between the project team, M&D support team and other

trades.

• Training: Instructing, developing and training workers on trade methods, safety protocols,

and the use of equipment.

• Perform other duties assigned by management

JOB SPECIFIC DUTIES:

• Ensuring materials are ordered, delivered, and used efficiently.
• Directs field personnel daily workflow according to the project plan.
• Reviews the project daily to ensure that all activities are being performed in accordance

with all M&D and OSHA and governing requirements and the project site specific safety plan

• Verifying that materials meet project specifications and quality standards.
• Maintaining and inspecting equipment.
• Ensures that all employees participate in a safety pre-construction meeting prior to starting

work on the project.

• Ensuring workers are trained to safely operate machinery.
• Coordinating and overseeing the work of subcontractors, ensuring their work aligns with the

project’s timeline and standards.

• Assigning specific tasks to workers based on their skills and the needs of the project.
• Assist superintendent to identify and resolve personnel issues and construction process

revisions.

• Ensuring that tasks are completed on time and correctly.
• Assist in generation of daily reports and maintains logs of key activities, files, and shop

drawings.

• Manages the quality and condition of all material deliveries. Oversees the process to ensure

compliance with M&D Material Verification requirements.

• Maintain as-built working drawings.
• Handling disputes or conflicts that may arise among crew members.
• Addressing concerns raised by workers about the project or their tasks.
• Maintain site cleanliness to the highest M&D standard
• Conducting safety drills and emergency response practices.
• Monitoring worker attendance and punctuality.
• Coordinating with local authorities or inspectors for necessary permits or inspections.
• Ensuring the site complies with local building codes and regulations.

QUALIFICATION STANDARDS:

• Minimum of high school education, or GED equivalent
• Completed a M&D trade program – Preferred
• State certified journeyman card – Preferred
• Previous construction experience in mechanical or plumbing trades
• Required to read and write English, follow verbal instructions and use simple math
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Detailed understanding of a mechanical or plumbing trade with willingness to learn

others

• Ability to read and comprehend project specifications
• Ability to read, comprehend project drawings
• Ability to read and comprehend industry standards and codes
• Computer skills with a basic knowledge to operate software applications
• Must be detail oriented and organized
• Must be able to self-check own work and that of others to ensure accuracy and

completeness

• Must be able to manage and prioritize multiple task and schedule requirements
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and supervisory skills
• Strong TEAM player

PHYSICAL INVOLVEMENT:
Employee may be required to do the following: climbing ladders, scaffolds, structures, etc.
above and below ground level; maintaining balance on ladders, scaffolds structures, etc.;
reaching in all directions, handling and manipulating objects and materials; coordinating the
movements of eyes, hands and fingers to operate tools and equipment; lifting 30 to 50 pounds
from ground level, waist level, and/or overhead; carrying objects, tools, equipment, etc.;
standing; sitting; walking; pushing; pulling; bending; kneeling; crouching/squatting; crawling;
seeing with or without correction; hearing with or without correction.MENTAL INVOLVEMENT:
Employee may be required to do the following: following set procedures and standards;
applying basic mathematical skills; planning work and selecting proper tools; comparing and
understanding differences in the size, shape and form of lines, figures, and objects; picturing
and evaluating solid objects from drawing or diagrams using standards that can be measured or
checked, following oral and/or written directions, plans and blueprints; reading; writing; ability
to recognize and report safety hazards.WORK ENVIROMENT FACTORS:

• Location: industrial construction sites and/or office environment
• Mobility Barriers to Access Job Site: uneven ground level; obstructed pathways
• Climatic/Environmental Conditions at Job Site: predominately indoor climate; various noise

levels caused by tools, machinery, equipment, etc., potential exposure to chemical substances.M&D Mechanical Contractors, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals will
receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual
orientation, national origin, disability and/or protected veteran status in accordance with
governing law.

Company Name: M&D Mechanical Contractors

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