Welder / Pipefitter Foreman
Lead Projects. Build Great Work. Be Home at Night.
Company: Kodiak Labor Solutions
Pay: $35 – $39 per hour
Job Type: Full-time
Work Location: In person
Location: Henrico, VA
About the Opportunity
Kodiak Labor Solutions is hiring an experienced Pipefitter / Welder Foreman for a long-term opportunity with one of Virginia's premier mechanical contractors. If you've led commercial piping crews, enjoy being hands-on in the field, and take pride in delivering quality work safely and on schedule, this is the opportunity you've been looking for.
This isn't maintenance work. You'll be leading crews on commercial mechanical construction and special projects, including renovations, retrofits, and equipment replacements for facilities throughout Central Virginia.
If you have experience leading pipefitting or welding crews and have worked on HVAC piping, boilers, chillers, cooling towers, hydronic piping, or mechanical piping systems, we should talk.
What You’ll Do
As the Welder / Pipefitter Foreman, you will lead field crews on commercial and industrial job sites while helping ensure quality work, strong productivity, and safe project execution.
In this role, you will:
- Lead and supervise pipefitting and welding crews in the field.
- Coordinate manpower, tools, equipment, and materials to support project schedules.
- Install, fit, and weld piping systems for commercial and industrial projects.
- Perform or oversee welding using SMAW, MIG, TIG, Stick, and other applicable welding processes.
- Work on HVAC piping, boilers, chillers, cooling towers, hydronic piping, and related mechanical systems.
- Read and interpret blueprints, isometric drawings, submittals, weld symbols, and project specifications.
- Lay out piping systems, verify measurements, and ensure proper fit-up and installation.
- Coordinate with project managers, superintendents, general contractors, and other trades.
- Monitor field progress, troubleshoot issues, and help keep projects moving forward.
- Ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and according to quality standards.
- Support pressure testing, leak testing, flushing, startup, and system turnover activities as needed.
- Promote safe work practices and help maintain compliance with OSHA and company safety standards.
What You Bring
The ideal candidate has previous Foreman experience leading welding and pipefitting crews, strong commercial or industrial piping experience, and the ability to keep field teams focused, productive, and safe. You should be comfortable reading blueprints, working from project specifications, coordinating materials and manpower, communicating with project leadership, and solving field issues before they impact the schedule.
We should talk if you have experience with pipefitting, pipe welding, HVAC piping, hydronic piping, boiler piping, chiller piping, cooling tower piping, mechanical piping, process piping, SMAW welding, MIG welding, TIG welding, Stick welding, blueprint reading, isometric drawings, weld symbols, pipe layout, pipe supports, hangers, valves, pumps, pressure testing, rigging, equipment setting, crew leadership, field supervision, commercial construction, industrial construction, or mechanical contractor work.
Qualifications
- Previous Foreman experience leading welding and pipefitting crews.
- Strong experience welding and fitting piping systems in commercial or industrial environments.
- Experience with HVAC piping, boilers, chillers, cooling towers, and related mechanical systems is required.
- Ability to read blueprints, submittals, project specifications, and isometric drawings.
- Working knowledge of SMAW, MIG, TIG, Stick, and other common welding processes.
- Ability to coordinate manpower, materials, tools, and daily field activities.
- Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Commitment to safety, quality, and productivity.
- OSHA 30 certification preferred.
Why Work With Kodiak?
Kodiak Labor Solutions offers steady work, competitive pay, benefits, and the opportunity to lead meaningful commercial and industrial projects. This role is a strong fit for someone who takes pride in quality workmanship, enjoys leading from the field, and wants to grow with a company that values safety, accountability, and strong project execution.
Pay and Benefits
- $35 – $39 per hour
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Disability benefits
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Career growth and advancement opportunities
Schedule
This is a full-time, in-person field position. Schedule may vary based on project needs, and overtime may be available depending on workload and project deadlines.
Apply Today
If you are an experienced Welder / Pipefitter Foreman who can lead crews, solve field issues, and deliver quality piping work safely and on schedule, apply today with Kodiak Labor Solutions.
Pay: $35.00 - $39.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Vision insurance
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Experience:
- Supervisor or Foreman: 2 years (Preferred)
- Boilers, Chillers, Cooling Tower Installation: 1 year (Preferred)
- Pipefitting or Welding: 3 years (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Richmond, VA 23230 (Required)
Work Location: In person
