Foreman - Piping

Comfort Systems USA • Fort Worth, TX

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Foreman - Piping leads one or more crews responsible for the safe, timely, and high-quality installation of commercial mechanical piping systems, including chilled water, heating water, condenser water, refrigerant, condensate, and steam. The role translates project requirements into executable work plans, develops field talent, and coordinates with project teams and trade partners. This position reports to the General Foreman or Superintendent.

Work is performed primarily on active commercial construction sites. The role involves regular exposure to weather, noise, dust, moving equipment, stairs, ladders, lifts, and uneven surfaces. It requires extensive walking and standing, use of required PPE, handling field technology and documents, and occasional lifting or carrying up to 50 pounds. Early starts, schedule changes, and travel among jobsites may be required.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of commercial mechanical construction experience in piping work, including progressively responsible field leadership.
• Demonstrated ability to plan labor and material, read project schedules, and lead safe, productive installation work.
• Strong working knowledge of applicable drawings, specifications, codes, testing requirements, and quality standards.
• Ability to use mobile devices and standard construction software for drawings, reporting, time, and documentation.
• Strong communication, coaching, problem-solving, and conflict-resolution skills.

Nice To Haves

• Completion of a recognized apprenticeship or technical training program.
• OSHA 30-hour Construction credential and current competent-person or equipment certifications relevant to assigned work.
• Experience on large healthcare, data center, laboratory, manufacturing, or other complex commercial projects.
• Experience with lean planning, prefabrication, BIM-enabled work packages, and production tracking.

Responsibilities

• Lead one or more crews performing commercial mechanical piping work and establish expectations for safety, quality, productivity, and conduct.
• Build and communicate daily work plans using drawings, schedules, coordination information, labor budgets, material status, and jobsite constraints.
• Plan manpower, tools, equipment, access, prefabrication, deliveries, and work areas to support reliable production.
• Review project documents, identify constructability issues and scope gaps, and elevate requests for information before they affect the work.
• Coordinate sequencing and access with project management, general contractors, other trades, vendors, inspectors, and commissioning teams.
• Verify installations against drawings, specifications, codes, approved submittals, and quality checklists, and drive timely correction of deficiencies.
• Track installed quantities, labor performance, schedule status, material needs, and constraints; provide accurate daily or weekly reporting.
• Coach employees, assign work, document performance, recognize strong results, and address conduct or performance concerns with management.
• Lead pre-task planning, job hazard analysis, toolbox talks, housekeeping, and incident prevention activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Exceptional health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid Employee-Only Medical Coverage.
• In-house and manufacturer-led training and leadership development.
• Long-term career growth into operations, sales, technical, and/or leadership roles.
• Comprehensive benefits package and employer-sponsored professional memberships.
• 401(k) match, PTO, holiday pay, and more.
• Eligibility for the annual incentive program based on role and plan terms.
• Stable commercial work with opportunities for skills development and advancement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed