Mechanical General Foreman

RQ Construction•Norfolk, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

RQC, LLC is hiring a Mechanical General Foreman for its self-perform team in Norfolk, Virginia, supporting ongoing projects at Naval Station Norfolk. The role leads the daily supervision, direction, and coordination of mechanical trades crews on site. Crews may include pipefitters, plumbers, sheet metal installers, and helper or trainee-level team members. The foreman ensures work complies with applicable codes and project specifications and is performed with appropriate equipment and required safety practices. The position works with guidance from the Mechanical Superintendent and Project Manager, supporting RQC’s mission, vision, and values. Compensation is $110,000–$115,000, depending on experience. The role offers medical, dental, and vision benefits and a 401(k) plan with company match. Candidates must provide evidence of identity and U.S. work authorization at hire and successfully pass drug screening and commercial criminal background checks, including a stricter Department of Defense background check for military-base access when applicable.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least five years of work experience as a Mechanical Foreman, with mechanical project sizes of at least $400,000 in commercial or industrial settings.
At least five years, or equivalent, of field or trade work experience installing mechanical systems, including piping, plumbing, and/or HVAC ductwork and components.
Experience with a combination of soldering and brazing copper and welding various ferrous and non-ferrous metals on piping ranging from ½ inch and larger.
Experience installing ductwork and performing air-leak testing.
Computer literacy in Microsoft Outlook, Teams, Excel, and Word.
BIM software proficiency.
CPR/First Aid and OSHA-30 certifications.
Must provide evidence of identity and U.S. work authorization at the time of hire.
Must successfully pass drug screening and commercial criminal background checks, including a stricter Department of Defense background check for access to a military-base job site when applicable.

Nice To Haves

Courses in construction management and/or mechanical trade school.
Familiarity with pipefitting, plumbing, sheet metal installation, and helper or trainee-level work.
EM-385 training; training can be provided.
Willingness to travel to project sites in Virginia.

Responsibilities

Lead the daily supervision, direction, and coordination of mechanical trades crews on site.
Ensure work meets applicable codes and project specifications.
Ensure crews use appropriate equipment and follow required safety practices.
Coordinate work involving mechanical trades that may include pipefitters, plumbers, sheet metal installers, and helper or trainee-level team members.