Plumbing/Pipefitting Working Foreman

Compensation: Prevailing Wage

Location: Oxnard, CA 93033

Role Objective: ZLM Mechanical requires a highly technical, hands-on Working Foreman to lead complex plumbing, pipefitting, and mechanical installations. This role requires continuous, direct field execution. You will be responsible for self-performing critical path scopes while simultaneously directing crew operations, ensuring all installations meet strict QA/QC standards, budget parameters, and project schedules.

Core Responsibilities: Field Execution & Production Leadership

• Direct Installation: Hands-on execution of commercial plumbing, hydronic piping, gas piping, and mechanical equipment installations, utilizing advanced pipefitting techniques (e.g., threading, welding, soldering, and mechanical grooved joints).
• Crew Optimization: Direct and pace field crews to maximize daily labor output, effectively mitigating labor cost overruns and ensuring aggressive production targets are met.
• Layout & Planning: Accurately interpret complex mechanical blueprints, isometric drawings, and project specifications to execute precise field layouts and prevent costly rework.

Operational Control & Quality Assurance

• Material Management: Oversee the procurement, receiving, and secure storage of site materials. Proactively calculate material take-offs to ensure zero downtime due to supply chain or logistical delays.
• System Testing: Perform rigorous pressure testing, system flushing, and pre-commissioning checks on all mechanical and wet utility systems prior to formal inspections.
• Compliance & Safety: Enforce strict adherence to building codes, local jurisdictions, and OSHA safety regulations. Conduct daily Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) and maintain a zero-incident safety culture within the mechanical crew.

Administrative & Schedule Management

• Progress Tracking: Document daily labor hours, material consumption, and project milestones, providing accurate field data to Project Management for cost-to-complete forecasting.
• Subcontractor Coordination: Interface seamlessly with other trades, general contractors, and site officials to ensure uninterrupted workflow and spatial coordination.

Required Qualifications: * Verifiable history (10+ years preferred) as a Journeyman Plumber, Pipefitter, or Master Plumber, with specific experience acting as a Lead or Working Foreman on heavy commercial or federal projects.

• Exceptional technical proficiency in rough and finish plumbing, central plant piping, chilled/heating water loops, and heavy mechanical equipment setting.
• Proven ability to aggressively drive project schedules while maintaining hands-on operational duties.
• Strong logistical comprehension, capable of balancing technical installation with overarching project management directives.
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 Construction certification strongly preferred.

Pay: $83.69 per hour

Work Location: In person