Pipefitter General Foreman

Mccarthy Building Companies • Phoenix, AZ

260d

About The Position

McCarthy Building Companies is looking for a Pipefitter General Foreman who can take on pipefitter responsibilities as needed to join our team in the Phoenix, AZ and surrounding areas. This is a combo role requiring a well-rounded professional with strong experience in both disciplines. The ideal candidate will be flexible, dependable, and capable of bouncing between plumbing and pipefitting tasks based on project demands.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of commercial pipefitting experience.
• Prior leadership experience required (3+ years).
• Minimum 8 years' total experience.
• OSHA 30 certification required.
• Strong technical skills and ability to interpret blueprints, specifications, and codes.
• Proven ability to lead and coordinate a team while ensuring project efficiency and quality.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Valid journeyman license preferred ($1.00 increase to base pay if licensed).
• Experience in planning trade installations, scheduling work activities, and managing workforce productivity.
• Supervision and guidance of crews with 9-14+ individuals.

Nice To Haves

• High School Diploma (or GED, High School Equivalence Certificate). Preferred but not required.
• Self-Motivated, reliable, punctual, and eager to learn.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Personal tools in accordance with attached trade list by position.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and repair piping systems including Heating Water, Chilled Water, Condenser Water, Chillers, Cooling Towers, Pumps, Lab & Medical Gases, Refrigeration, Fuel & Oil, and High & Low-Pressure Steam.
• Ability to run multiple projects.
• Work with various piping materials including Steel/Carbon, Copper, PVC/PCV, Poly, Stainless Steel, and Aluminum.
• Perform testing, inspections, and documentation to ensure compliance with building codes and project specifications.
• Interpret and work from plans, specifications, VDC/BIM models, spool sheets, and drawings.
• Implement lockout/tag-out procedures to ensure workplace safety.
• Assist in the orientation and training of new team members on the job site.
• Coordinate crew tasks and workflow under established procedures.
• Assist in the development, tracking, and execution of daily and weekly trade activity schedules.
• Provide direct supervision and technical guidance to crews of 9-14 individuals.
• Foster a trainer/teacher mentality, mentoring apprentices and less experienced workers.
• Coordinate and track daily and weekly crew activities, ensuring efficient workflow and productivity.
• Oversee and ensure compliance with McCarthy Safety Guidelines and Procedures, working with Corporate Safety Managers as needed.
• Schedule and coordinate jurisdictional inspections, monitor progress, performance, and quality of work for subcontractors and vendors.
• Resolve conflicts within the team and among trade partners.
• Manage trade-related material, tool, and equipment requisitions, including tracking and servicing logs.
• Report weekly labor and productivity to the General Foreman and Superintendent.
• Implement detailed work plans and Task Hazard Analysis (THA) policy.
• Demonstrate leadership skills by being able to run multiple projects at a time.
• Ensures all installations adhere to code requirements and project specifications.
• Maintains tools and equipment in a serviceable condition.
• Uses materials efficiently to support project success and profitability.

Benefits

• Paid Holidays (7)
• Paid Time Off
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(k) Retirement
• Professional Development
• Referral Cash Bonuses!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Construction of Buildings
• Education Level: High school or GED