Mechanical Pipe Foreman

Job Title: Mechanical Pipefitting Foreman

Job Description

This role leads the field installation of sheet metal and HVAC piping projects, providing overall direction to crews while ensuring quality, safety, and adherence to project schedules. The Mechanical Pipefitting Foreman interprets plans, coordinates daily activities, and serves as a key point of contact with the general contractor to communicate project scope and progress.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the field installation of sheet metal and HVAC piping systems from start to completion.
• Provide clear direction to a crew of approximately six pipefitters and welders, assigning tasks and monitoring performance.
• Read and interpret construction plans, drawings, and specifications to lay out work accurately.
• Coordinate daily activities, manpower, and materials to meet project milestones and deadlines.
• Prepare and maintain manpower loading plans and a rolling two-week look-ahead schedule to anticipate project needs.
• Meet regularly with the general contractor to review project scope, address issues, and communicate progress updates.
• Complete daily reports documenting work performed, crew hours, and any project-related issues.
• Prepare and maintain Job Safety Analyses (JSAs) and ensure they are followed on site.
• Enforce safety protocols and company safety policies at all times to maintain a safe work environment.
• Oversee and participate in pipefitting work, including brazing and soldering on HVAC systems.
• Ensure all work meets quality standards, project specifications, and applicable codes.
• Identify potential field conflicts or delays and proactively work to resolve them.
• Coordinate with other trades and stakeholders on site to ensure smooth project execution.

Essential Skills

• At least 10 years of pipefitting experience, specifically on HVAC systems.
• Proven experience overseeing and directing a crew of approximately six pipefitters and welders.
• Strong ability to read and interpret construction plans, drawings, and specifications.
• Hands-on pipefitting skills, including brazing and soldering.
• Demonstrated experience in construction environments involving sheet metal and HVAC installations.
• Ability to coordinate crews, lay out work, and manage daily field operations.
• Experience preparing and maintaining manpower loading plans and two-week look-ahead schedules.
• Ability to complete accurate daily reports and Job Safety Analyses (JSAs).
• Strong commitment to enforcing and maintaining safety protocols on site.
• Effective communication skills to interact with general contractors and field personnel.
• Ability to speak English to ensure clear communication on site.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Previous foreman or supervisory experience in mechanical, HVAC, or industrial construction.
• Experience in commercial, industrial, or energy-related construction projects.
• Brazing and soldering proficiency on HVAC piping systems.
• Bilingual language skills are a plus.
• Ability to work occasional Saturdays when project needs require.
• Strong organizational skills for scheduling, documentation, and coordination.

Why Work Here?

The company offers a stable, long-term opportunity with a business that has operated for over a century in the energy, commercial, and industrial construction sectors. You will join a team that values craftsmanship, safety, and professional growth, with a contract-to-hire structure that can lead to a full-time role. This environment supports building a lasting career in mechanical and HVAC construction while working on impactful projects.

Work Environment

This is a field-based role with a typical schedule of Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with occasional Saturday work depending on project needs.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Tampa, FL.

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $40.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Tampa,FL.

This position is anticipated to close on May 8, 2026.

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.