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Mechanical Foreman

A growing commercial construction and operational technology company is hiring a hands-on Mechanical Foreman to support commercial building projects within 30 miles of Mobile, AL. This role is ideal for a mechanically strong field lead who can direct small crews, keep installation work moving, solve practical jobsite issues, and support high-quality commercial mechanical execution.

The best-fit candidate has commercial mechanical construction experience and can work across mechanical rooms, piping, ductwork, supports, hangers, equipment setting, pumps, fans, motors, valves, rigging support, startup support, and commercial building infrastructure.

Location: Within 30 miles of Mobile, AL

Schedule: Field construction schedule; overtime may be available based on project needs

Work Setting: Primarily onsite at commercial construction jobsites, with some service opportunities

Role Type: Contract-to-hire with potential to be hired on full time day 1 based on skill set and candidate needs

Openings: 1

Pay Rate: Depends on candidate skill set, leadership ability, and commercial mechanical field experience

Travel: Occasional local/regional travel, including possible overnight stays

Growth Opportunity: This is a strong opportunity to join a young, founder-led company that is growing quickly and building out its commercial mechanical and operational technology capabilities. Strong field performers can grow with the company as project volume, leadership needs, and technical service offerings expand.

Benefits

• Opportunity to join a 1.5-year-old, founder-led company growing faster than projected.
• Holidays paid.
• $300 vehicle expense monthly.
• IRS rate paid for mileage.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefit options.
• Recruiter support throughout the assignment.
• Overtime.

Responsibilities

• Support Superintendent and Journeyman in leading small mechanical crews, apprentices, helpers, and less-experienced field employees.
• Perform hands-on commercial mechanical installation, troubleshooting, repair, maintenance, and startup support.
• Work across mechanical rooms, piping, ductwork, supports, hangers, equipment pads, pumps, motors, fans, belts, bearings, valves, and related building infrastructure.
• Support equipment setting, rigging coordination, layout, alignment, and field installation.
• Read and interpret blueprints, specifications, submittals, shop drawings, and project documentation.
• Coordinate daily work with Mechanical Superintendents, Project Managers, customers, subcontractors, and other trades.
• Track material needs and communicate shortages, changes, conflicts, or jobsite issues.
• Support testing, balancing, commissioning support, punch list completion, and closeout activity.
• Follow OSHA, company, customer, and jobsite safety requirements.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas.
• Model craftsmanship, reliability, professionalism, and strong jobsite conduct.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of commercial or industrial mechanical construction experience preferred.
• Prior foreman, lead mechanic, or Senior Mechanic experience
• Strong commercial mechanical troubleshooting ability.
• Experience with piping, ductwork, mechanical rooms, supports, hangers, equipment setting, pumps, fans, motors, valves, repairs, and maintenance.
• Ability to read construction drawings, specifications, submittals, and shop drawings.
• Strong field problem-solving skills and willingness to work across different commercial mechanical scopes.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Willingness to travel occasionally, including possible overnight stays.
• Ability to work outdoors, climb ladders/scaffolding/rooftops/aerial lifts, lift up to 75 lbs, and work in mechanical rooms, rooftops, attics, crawlspaces, and active jobsites.

Preferred Qualifications

• EPA 608 certification.
• OSHA 10 certification.
• Experience mentoring apprentices, helpers, or junior field employees.
• Experience supporting startup, testing, balancing, commissioning, or punch list work.
• Experience with commercial facilities, healthcare, education, municipal, aviation, or industrial building environments.
• Experience in a smaller or growing company where field leaders wear multiple hats and help build process.