General Foreperson - Plumbing

About the role

This position oversees the operations and personnel management of Foreperson, Truck Foreperson, Journeypersons, and Apprentices within the hydronic trades of the assigned area or Project. Direct contact with fabrication facilities is also provided.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee all hydronic field activities to ensure standards and productivity are met in an effort to achieve company goals
• Operations Assist direct reports with Resource management
• Proper assignment of Forepersons
• Aid in project execution strategies and scheduling
• Provide resolution of issues, challenges and obstacles
• Execute QA/QC protocols
• Implement Safety Department’s protocols
• Implement Acco policies and procedures
• Provide suggestions for successful project installation
• Provide counseling to field employees
• Participation in project kick-off, mid-job and wrap-up meetings
• Review project plans, specs, schedules and discuss any issues/concerns with PM/PE
• Generate example RFI’s for PM/PE submission
• Communicate project expectation and required dates with detailers
• Review project documents to determine the proper staffing requirements
• Approach project with shop fabrication and modularization in mind
• In collaboration with detailing and PM/PE generate a material list for an initial buyout from purchasing
• Attend jobsite meetings and provide input to the GC and PM
• Set goals and expectations for field personnel and detailers. Drive the job!
• Know the local code requirements
• Evaluation of field personnel
• Complete and submit ACCO and project documents
• Order tools and equipment required to complete the project
• Schedule manpower with Superintendents
• Schedule material deliveries and shop fabrication
• Coordinate with subcontractors
• Cookordinate with other departments within ACCO
• Schedule and coordinate inspections
• Process required s reports and logs with required signatures and put into proper box folder for the project
• Train crew members
• Ensure a quality product has been installed
• Generate a rolling punch list
• Return tools and equipment
• Return excess materials back to the vendor for a credit
• Manage 3 week or look ahead schedule for project

Requirements

• Extensive market experience and technical knowledge in Plumbing and Process Piping systems
• Proven experience on large commercial, industrial, semiconductor, pharmaceutical, and high-tech construction projects
• Experience managing plumbing scopes ranging from $5M–$100M+
• Ability to lead field crews of 20–100+ plumbers, pipefitters, and subcontractors
• Strong understanding of mission-critical and complex project environments, including data centers, Central Utility Plants, healthcare, industrial/process facilities, semiconductor, and advanced manufacturing projects
• Direct experience supporting fabrication operations, shop production teams, and prefabrication programs
• Experience with the various business and corporate software technologies ACCO currently utilizes

Qualifications

• Laptop and iPad
• MS Office: Word, Excel, Project
• Google Workspace: Docs, Gmail, Sheets, Forms
• Adobe, ProCore, Bluebeam, Box, Smartsheet
• Experience with local union master labor agreement
• Experience with various business and corporate software technologies ACCO utilizes

Skills

• Proactivity/Initiative
• Perseverance
• Motivation/Dedication
• Technical Curiosity/Willingness to Learn
• Insight
• Engagement
• Communication
• Teamwork
• Big Picture
• Execution
• Professionalism

Benefits

Accommodations for disabilities will be provided upon request. Please notify us if you require any accommodations to participate in the hiring process.

Pay

This position is for signatory employees and wages will be in line with the corresponding area CBA Agreement.

Schedule

This is a non-exempt position from Monday through Friday. Work hours will generally start and end in accordance with construction industry standards and/or project needs, with a one-hour lunch break and two rest breaks. Eight hours per day is required and other occasional overtime may be necessary for business needs.

Physical Demands

Must frequently lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Ability to sit, stand, walk, and use hands for extended periods to evaluate active field installations. Frequently required to reach with hands and arms, and occasionally stoop, kneel, crouch, or navigate job site terrain.

About ACCO

ACCO Engineered Systems is one of the largest mechanical contractors in the country. Since 1934, owners and builders have selected ACCO to design, install, and maintain more than 250,000 mechanical projects. ACCO is dedicated to the design, fabrication, installation, maintenance and service of commercial and industrial HVAC, refrigeration, plumbing, process piping, and building automation systems. ACCO IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AA M/F/V/D. We proudly hire U.S. Military Veterans, and those qualified are encouraged to apply. Equal Employment Opportunity is The Law.