Sheet Metal Pre-Fabrication Foreman

Since 1996, RQC, LLC. has been a leading player in Southern California's robust commercial and governmental Design-Build economy. We now have a national presence with current projects exceeding $500M, spanning coast to coast, as well as internationally in the Caribbean. We are a full-service Design-Build company offering management of projects throughout the United States, with our field operations team members working on location for each project. We specialize in fast-track new commercial construction for both public and private clients, with a primary focus in the Department of Defense (DoD) market.

Our team has experienced significant growth and is expanding our Sheet Metal & Ductwork prefabrication capabilities to support construction projects across the United States and Caribbean. As part of this growth, we are seeking a Sheet Metal Pre-Fabrication Shop Foreman to join our team based at our Jacksonville, NC Pre-Fabrication warehouse. Contracted work is currently located in North Carolina, Virginia, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, and continues to grow.

This position reports to the Project Manager and is responsible for the daily supervision, direction, and coordination of sheet metal prefabrication shop operations. The Foreman ensures quality duct fabrication, maintains production efficiency, enforces safety standards, and supports project schedule requirements while aligning with RQ's Mission, Vision, and Values. Local candidates (greater Jacksonville, NC area) will be given priority; relocation may be considered. Limited travel to project sites, including military installations, may be required.

Qualifications include:

• A GED or high school diploma is the minimum formal education required for this position.

• Minimum five (5) years of sheet metal fabrication experience required, with at least three (3) years in a leadership or foreman role.

• Strong working knowledge of duct fabrication processes and shop production workflow required.

• Demonstrated ability to oversee daily shop operations, direct shop personnel, and maintain productivity standards required.

• Proficiency in reading and interpreting blueprints, shop drawings, and fabrication specifications required.

• Working knowledge of SMACNA standards and fabrication codes required.

• Experience conducting daily safety meetings and enforcing shop safety compliance required.

• Ability to inspect and ensure all shop equipment remains fully operational; responsible for coordinating maintenance as needed.

• Experience managing shop inventory and tracking stock levels to ensure uninterrupted production required.

• Strong communication skills to coordinate fabrication needs, fittings, and production requirements with project teams.

• Experience in design-build, government, military, or commercial construction environments preferred.

• Computer literacy (Microsoft Office Suite, Internet, etc.) required; familiarity with BIM or fabrication software preferred.

Certifications:

• CPR, First Aid, and OSHA 30-hour certifications required (or ability to obtain upon hire).

• Additional safety certifications preferred; training can be provided:

  • Trenching and shoring training

  • Fall protection training

  • Confined space training

  • Forklift/Manlift certification

  • Power actuated tools certification

  • Lockout/Tagout training

  • Scissor lift/boom lift certification

  • EM-385 familiarity

Come join our growing team!

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), religion (all aspects of religious beliefs, observance or practice, including religious dress or grooming practices) marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition (including cancer or a record or history of cancer, and genetic characteristics), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition), genetic information, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other basis or status protected by federal, state, or local law or ordinance or regulation.