Job Description

Overview

Harris is a national mechanical contractor with over 70 years of experience, specializing in various sectors including stadiums, manufacturing facilities, and hospitals. The Pipefitter Foreman role is a full-time, on-site position in Fredericksburg, VA, responsible for overseeing pipefitting crews on mechanical construction projects.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee and direct pipefitting crews on mechanical construction projects.
  • Plan daily tasks and assign work to crew members.
  • Coordinate materials and tools for projects.
  • Interpret blueprints, isometrics, and specifications.
  • Install, assemble, and troubleshoot piping systems.
  • Verify measurements and layouts to ensure accuracy.
  • Ensure quality standards and codes are met.
  • Collaborate with project managers, general contractors, and other trades.
  • Document progress and address field issues.
  • Train crew members and reinforce safety practices on site.

Requirements

  • Strong pipefitting trade skills, including layout, cutting, threading, fitting, and installing piping systems for HVAC, plumbing, and process applications.
  • Ability to read and interpret construction documents, such as blueprints, P&IDs, isometrics, and specifications.
  • Experience leading field crews and delegating tasks.
  • Proficiency in coordinating with project management and subcontractors.
  • Solid understanding of mechanical codes and safety regulations.
  • Commitment to jobsite safety and conducting toolbox talks.
  • Effective communication skills for clear instructions and reporting.
  • Ability to use basic construction technology and tools.
  • Prior experience as a pipefitter foreman or lead pipefitter preferred.
  • Relevant trade school training, apprenticeship completion, or equivalent on-the-job experience in pipefitting or mechanical construction.

Additional Information

  • This is a full-time, on-site role based in Fredericksburg, VA.