POSITION SUMMARY
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.
Pay/Benefits:
- Safety-First Mindset
- Paid Holidays (7)
- Paid Time Off
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- 401(k) Retirement
- Professional Development
- Referral Cash Bonuses!
McCarthy's core purpose is to be the Best Builder in America. We value our skilled tradespeople, and we know the abilities you bring to make us a better company. Together, we can build great things.
Safety- The Most Important thing we do
- Work outside, inside, and in dusty, noisy, and hazardous areas.
- Work in high places, tight places, confined spaces and/or other adverse locations.
- Climb, balance, squat, kneel and crouch.
- Work in all types of weather.
- Ability to lift and carry 51 to 75 lbs. occasionally, and/or 31 to 45 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than
- negligible up to 16 to 22 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
- 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.
- Build and maintain good working relationships with partners and clients.
- Learn company policies, imperatives, and contribute to the culture.
- Share innovative ideas for improvement that generate impactful results.
- Clear communication skills with all trade partners that delivers great experiences for everyone.
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.
- Encompasses all General Foreman I Roles and Responsibilities as well as the following:
- 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 to multiple projects at a time.
- Demonstrates a thorough understanding of McCarthy Safety Guidelines and Procedures.
- 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.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- 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.
McCarthy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.