Piping Foreman

Staxmatic • Full-time • Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, United States • $40 - $50 / hour • 1m ago

Why Join Staxmatic?

Staxmatic is a fast-growing mechanical and plumbing contractor specializing in large-scale commercial construction projects including healthcare, K-12, higher education, high rises, and other large scale construction developments. We have built a long-standing reputation for delivering high-quality projects through a culture rooted in teamwork, accountability, and craftsmanship. At Staxmatic, we invest in our people, offering competitive pay, strong benefits, and real career growth.

Position Overview

Staxmatic is hiring an experienced Pipefitter Foreman to lead field pipefitting crews on a dedicated commercial or process construction project in Texas. This is a hands-on foreman role responsible for the full lifecycle of field and pre-fabricated pipe installation on one assigned job site, from layout through turnover, overseeing crew supervision, safety compliance, and schedule performance. The Pipefitter Foreman will work closely with the Project Manager, Superintendent, and other trades to ensure all work is completed safely, on schedule, and to quality and code standards.

This is a 100% on-site construction role in Texas for a hands-on foreman who thrives on running one crew at a time, building a strong crew, and seeing the job through all phases.

Compensation & Benefits

Pay Range: $40–$50 per hour, based on experience and certifications
Vehicle Allowance: $800/month
Schedule: Monday–Friday, with potential weekend work dependent on project schedule
Pay Frequency: Weekly
Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
HSA with $700 annual company match
401(k) with 4% company match
Company-paid Basic Life, AD&D, and Long-Term Disability insurance
Voluntary Short-Term Disability, Life, Accident, Hospital, and Identity Theft coverage
Company-provided PPE, iPhone, and iPad
Continuing education and professional development support
Career growth and advancement opportunities into Superintendent or Project Management roles

Key Responsibilities

Supervise, schedule, and direct a crew of pipefitters, welders, and helpers on commercial piping installations, including layout, fabrication, hanging, and testing of piping systems.
Apply mechanical piping knowledge to review drawings, develop material takeoffs, and create field layouts and sketches to support installation activities.
Oversee field installation of process, HVAC, and mechanical piping systems per plans, specifications, and code.
Drive daily production by planning pipefitting activities, loading manpower, and aligning crews, tools, and equipment with the construction schedule.
Coordinate pipe routing and installation with other trades (electrical, sheet metal, controls, fire protection) to avoid conflicts and maintain project schedule.
Read and interpret construction drawings, piping blueprints, isometrics, and specifications.
Maintain control of materials, deliveries, staging areas, and tool inventory to prevent delays and rework.
Conduct daily toolbox talks and enforce jobsite safety policies, including proper use of PPE, fall protection, hot work permits, and confined space procedures.
Enforce company and OSHA job site safety standards and respond to incidents as needed.
Perform quality inspections and welding/joint checks to ensure work meets contract documents, codes, and inspection requirements.
Work alongside the Superintendent to plan upcoming work and contribute pipefitting input to the 3–6 week lookahead.
Assist with tracking and updating RFIs, submittals, and as-built documentation based on field progress.
Step in with tools when needed to address critical path work, support the crew, or maintain schedule commitments.
Other duties and projects as assigned.

Qualifications

3–5 years of commercial piping field experience, including at least 2 years in a foreman or lead role.
Journeyman Pipefitter Status or Welding Certification.
Strong working knowledge of piping systems (steel, copper, PVC/CPVC, black iron, etc.), fittings, valves, and hangers/supports.
Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, isometrics, blueprints, and project specifications.
Demonstrated ability to lead crews, meet deadlines, and maintain high safety and quality standards on commercial job sites.
OSHA 10 certification required.
Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements