About the role
Job Description Board Headline: Pipefitter Foreman - Mechanical Contractor | Austin, TX
Pay: $38.00–$44.00 per hour
Sign-On Bonus: $5,000–$8,000
Location: Austin, TX
Schedule: Full-time with overtime
Travel: None — local Austin, TX work
The Opportunity We are hiring multiple Pipefitter Foremen in Austin, TX for our client, a mechanical contractor supporting work in the local Austin market. This is an opportunity for experienced pipefitting and piping professionals who are ready to lead field crews while remaining actively involved in day-to-day construction operations.
The Pipefitter Foreman will report directly to the Superintendent and take responsibility for coordinating assigned piping crews, field installation activities, manpower, materials, and daily production. Candidates should bring strong hands-on pipefitting knowledge along with the ability to organize work, communicate effectively with field leadership, and keep crews focused on safe, quality installation.
The position pays $38.00–$44.00 per hour and offers a $5,000–$8,000 sign-on bonus .
What You'll Do
- Lead and coordinate daily activities for assigned pipefitting crews.
- Direct the installation, assembly, layout, and completion of piping systems.
- Read and interpret construction drawings, plans, specifications, and piping layouts.
- Coordinate manpower, materials, tools, equipment, and daily work activities with the Superintendent.
- Monitor field production and communicate schedule, material, installation, and manpower concerns.
- Provide clear work direction to pipefitters and help maintain productive field operations.
- Reinforce established jobsite safety procedures and safe work practices.
- Coordinate piping installation with other field personnel and trades.
- Identify installation conflicts and communicate field issues to the Superintendent.
- Help ensure assigned piping work meets project expectations for quality and completion.
What You Bring
- 5+ years of pipefitting/foreman experience.
- Strong hands-on knowledge of pipefitting and piping installation.
- Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and piping layouts.
- Experience directing and coordinating field crews.
- Strong field communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to coordinate effectively with a Superintendent and other field personnel.
- A leadership approach that supports safe, organized, and productive field operations.
No specific license or certification requirement has been identified for this opening.
Why It's Worth It This opening provides experienced Pipefitter Foremen with an opportunity to step into a field leadership role with a mechanical contractor in the Austin market. The position combines hands-on piping expertise with crew leadership and coordination responsibilities.
Compensation is $38.00–$44.00 per hour , with a $5,000–$8,000 sign-on bonus for these openings. Multiple Pipefitter Foreman positions are available.
Location & Schedule This is a full-time, field-based position in Austin, TX , with overtime. The work is local to the Austin area and does not require travel .
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship. Employment eligibility will be verified at the time of hire.
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