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McKenney's

Builds heating, cooling and plumbing systems

Pipe Fitting Foreman

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/23/2026
No salary listed
Senior
Charlotte, NC, USA
In PersonOut-of-town travel may be required.
Building TradesPlumbing & Pipefitting

About the job

Requirements
  • A high school diploma or GED is required.
  • At least five years of experience in the mechanical industry is required, or completion of a JATC apprenticeship program with at least five years of experience in a leadership or foreman role.
  • OSHA 30 certification is required.
  • The candidate must be able to multitask, be well organized, and solve problems.
  • The candidate must be able to make key personnel decisions without being influenced by personal feelings.
  • The candidate must be trustworthy, dedicated to serving project needs, and willing to work long hours if needed.
  • The candidate must strive for improvements in every aspect.
Responsibilities
  • Review project documents to understand the full contract scope and plan and execute all work required by those documents.
  • Maintain project requirements directed by the project manager concerning schedule, budget, and safety.
  • Plan manpower and equipment delivery needs.
  • Build positive relationships with customers and business associates.
  • Conduct Flex & Stretch with all crew members.
  • Plan each day's tasks and supply the tools and equipment necessary to complete them.
  • Work with Field Operations and the project manager to select manpower for the project.
  • Resolve issues that arise in the field and shops.
  • Schedule shop and warehouse deliveries as needed.
  • Identify and address safety issues in each work area and complete required Safety Observations.
  • Coordinate with other trades on the project.
  • Complete three-week look-ahead schedules.
  • Conduct weekly toolbox talks with all crew members.
  • Develop the completion list and minimize return work.
  • Update as-built drawings.
  • Submit payroll time through Crew Connect every day.
  • Attend project coordination meetings as required.
  • Review and revise the overall job plan as needed.
  • Review and revise the schedule delivery calendar as needed.
  • Review the previous year's project and safety performance.
  • Set and define goals for the upcoming year.
  • Complete continuing education required by the collective bargaining agreement and McKenney's.
Desired Qualifications
  • Project management experience is a plus.
  • UA 40-hour Foreman Certification is preferred.
  • Industry certifications in welding, brazing, medical gas, or related areas are preferred.
  • Willingness to travel out of town is preferred.
  • A professional appearance is preferred.

About the company

McKenney's designs, installs and maintains heating, cooling and plumbing systems for commercial buildings across the southeastern United States. Its work spans building construction and occupied facilities, with systems used in hospitals, offices, schools and industrial plants. The company combines engineering with field installation and commissioning, the process of testing that equipment operates as designed before it is handed over. Customers hire it for construction projects, equipment upgrades and service work, while its automation team connects building controls so owners can monitor operations and energy use. Founded in 1948, McKenney's is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Atlanta, GA

Founded

1948

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What believers are saying

  • Engineers get structured training: McKenney's project engineer program covers preconstruction, coordination, fabrication and field installation.
  • Compliance creates repeat work: McKenney's schedules annual backflow testing and sends reports required by local municipalities.
  • Support extends beyond construction: McKenney's maintains energy projects throughout the customer's savings guarantee period.

What critics are saying

  • Charlotte technicians face physical demands: McKenney's service role includes climbing, lifting and occasional out-of-town travel.
  • Co-ops face academic tradeoffs: Atlanta's building services program requires two full-time rotations and warns of delayed graduation.
  • Fabrication faces productivity targets: McKenney's pipe manufacturing director role calls for annual 2% productivity improvements.

What makes McKenney's unique

  • Fabrication crosses trades: McKenney's preassembles mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems for construction projects.
  • Ownership stays local: McKenney's describes its business as locally owned and operated.
  • Partners get early engineering: McKenney's develops energy-saving project scopes and budgets for energy service companies.

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