Plumber/Pipefitter Foreman

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Colonialwebb
Leader in commercial & industrial mechanical and electrical contracting across mid‑Atlantic regions.
Lead crew on commercial plumbing/pipefitting projects ensuring safety, quality, schedule.
2 days ago ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Richmond, VA
Onsite
Company Size
1,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Mechanical Services
Electrical Services
Plumbing Services
HVAC Services
Design-Build
Construction Services
Facilities Services
Engineering
Sector Specialisms
Healthcare
Industrial
Commercial
Cold Storage & Food Processing
Education
Grocery & Retail
Hospitality
Manufacturing
Role
What you would be doing
equipment installation
work inspection
team supervision
schedule planning
blueprint review
safety compliance
  • Installation of equipment, plumbing and piping made of various materials
  • Inspects work in process and completed work to ensure conformance to specifications
  • Supervise and coordinate work activities for mechanics and helpers
  • Study schedules and estimate worker-hour requirements for completion of job
  • Establish and adjust work sequences to meet construction schedules, using knowledge and capacities of equipment and assigned personnel
  • Interprets specifications, blueprints, and job orders as needed for area of supervision
  • Work side by side with mechanics and helpers, provide guidance and demonstrate best practices to ensure job quality and customer satisfaction
  • Work safely, encourage others to do so, and comply with applicable health and safety-related rules, regulations, and procedures and practices
What you bring
plumbing license
foreman
osha 10
microsoft office
commercial plumbing
problem solving
  • Ability to install work from drawings, submittals and specifications
  • Ability to direct crews to install work safely with quality and efficiency
  • Knowledge of basic construction/shop math (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and fractions)
  • Foresight and problem-solving skills and ability to make decisions with information on hand
  • Ability to communicate and deal effectively with teammates in other trades
  • Experience and demonstrated skills with Microsoft office and internet usage
  • Master’s or Journeyman Plumbing License (preferred, not required)
  • Current or previous leadership experience as a Foreman working on commercial projects
  • Ability to read and understand project related documents in the English language
  • In-depth experience and knowledge of commercial plumbing systems
  • OSHA 10-hour certification and knowledge OSHA safety regulation
  • Possess knowledge of applicable code (i.e., International Plumbing Code, International Mechanical Code) and general HVAC systems
Benefits
  • 401(k) plan with a generous company match
  • Life and accidental death insurance
  • Scholarship program for employees’ children
  • Employee referral incentives
  • Opportunities for career growth, training, and development
  • Market, competitive wages based on experience
  • Personal leave, paid holidays, bereavement leave
  • Short and Long-Term Disability insurance
  • Excellent Medical, dental, vision, and Rx drug insurance
Training + Development
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship
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Security clearance
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Company
Overview
1972
Year Founded
The company was established through the merger of two prominent building systems contractors.
2010
Joined Comfort Systems
Integrated national resources while maintaining regional focus and headquarters in Richmond.
$200 million
Annual Revenue
Achieved significant revenue at acquisition, supporting diverse infrastructure projects.
50 years
Company Milestone
Celebrated five decades with the launch of an innovative knowledge-sharing platform.
  • Began with a vision to elevate regional building systems contracting.
  • Retained Richmond headquarters and mid-Atlantic focus after joining Comfort Systems USA.
  • Tackles projects ranging from educational campuses and museums to hospitals and Fortune 500 facilities.
  • Serves four business lines: Construction of mechanical/electrical systems, proactive Building Service, Industrial Refrigeration, and in-house Manufacturing.
  • Typical projects include large cold-storage facilities, ammonia refrigeration systems, virtual-construction piping, and commercial office HVAC builds.
  • Launched 'The Webb' platform to share deep trade knowledge via articles, videos, and glossaries.
Culture + Values
  • Who exceed expectations; Who have unmatched expertise; Who have a duty to deliver exceptional service.
  • Making the prevention of injuries and vehicle incidents your number one priority.
  • Being truthful and honest in words and actions.
  • Understanding and appreciating a customer’s or colleague’s position.
  • Giving immediate attention to important tasks without compromising safety.
  • Always Evolving. Always Improving.
Environment + Sustainability
  • Offer energy solutions that reduce consumption without significant capital investments (e.g., retro-commissioning, metering, monitoring utilities, preventive maintenance).
  • Provide facility assessments using benchmarking and certification to Energy Star® and LEED EB for existing buildings.
  • Implement lighting retrofits, building automation, HVAC, refrigeration, water conservation, smart building controls, and alternative energy options.
  • Utilize proprietary Energy Smart Decision Tools® to guide clients based on financial and energy data.
Inclusion & Diversity
June 2022
Leadership Training Initiative
Launched an initiative to educate leaders in cross-cultural communication through the 'Cultural Dimensions' class led by Ray Bushfield.
  • Committed to fostering a diverse and equitable workplace through training and education for current and future leaders on cross‑cultural communication (‘Cultural Dimensions’).
  • Conduct leadership training aimed at preparing leaders for growing diversity in the construction industry.
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