Foreman Jobs in Berkeley, CA

As a Project Engineer, you'll support commercial HVAC and/or Plumbing construction projects from planning through completion, helping ensure successful delivery within established schedules, budgets, and quality expectations.

In this role, you'll work closely with Project Managers and Project Executives to coordinate project activities, track progress, and resolve challenges. Partnering with engineering, field operations, estimating, and other internal teams, you'll gain hands-on experience in mechanical construction while supporting project profitability and client satisfaction.

What You'll Do

• Support Project Execution: Assist Project Managers and Project Executives with project planning, coordination, and execution to meet scope, schedule, budget, and quality requirements.
• Coordinate Project Schedules: Develop and maintain assigned project schedules, working with the General Superintendent and Project Foreman to align field activities with overall company scheduling.
• Track Costs & Progress: Review planned versus actual project costs and schedules, identify potential issues, and help coordinate timely corrective action.
• Manage Submittals: Prepare project submittals, track the approval process, and follow up to support timely project execution.
• Connect Project Teams: Coordinate with construction, engineering, and estimating personnel to ensure project details and requirements are understood before construction begins.
• Support Preconstruction & Client Relations: Assist with estimating, bidding, pricing, project negotiations, and customer communication to support business development and successful project delivery.

What You'll Bring

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong computer skills and familiarity with construction management software.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to balance multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Up to three years of experience in construction management or a related field.
• Experience supporting commercial HVAC and/or Plumbing construction projects.
• Exposure to project scheduling, cost tracking, submittals, estimating, or bidding.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of HVAC and Plumbing systems, building products, construction details and design, and applicable regulations and quality standards.
• Ability to plan ahead, recognize project dependencies, and understand how daily activities support overall project goals.
• Ability to identify project challenges, help resolve conflicts, and respond effectively to changing priorities.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with project managers, field leaders, engineers, estimators, and customers.
• A self-motivated approach, attention to detail, and commitment to following through on project responsibilities.

Why Join United Mechanical?

At United Mechanical, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to challenging projects, learn from experienced construction professionals, and grow your career within a company that values teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Come build your career with us!

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k with 4% company match)
• Paid Time Off (PTO & Paid Holidays)

Compensation

$44 - $55 per hour

United Mechanical is an Equal Opportunity Employer and embraces diversity in our employee population. We provide
equal opportunity to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation,
gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, special disabled veteran, marital status,
pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status