Design Development Piping (HVAC) Foreman

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Leadership: Provide leadership in HVAC piping design, focusing on hydronic heating/cooling, steam, and refrigeration systems.
• Pre-Construction: Participate in estimating turnover and pre-construction meetings to provide trade-specific insights on piping routes and equipment placement.
• Design Review: Review consultant submissions for pipe sizing / layouts, pumping arrangements, and valve configurations to ensure system efficiency.
• Value Engineering: Propose alternative piping materials or routing strategies (e.g., Victaulic vs. Welded vs. Press) to optimize cost and schedule.
• Coordination: Lead design development meetings to ensure piping systems do not conflict with ductwork, electrical trays, or structural elements.
• VDC/BIM Support: Interface with VDC teams to ensure 3D models account for pipe insulation thickness, expansion loops, and maintenance clearances.
• Clash Detection: Proactively identify and resolve conflicts between piping systems and other building components during the design phase.
• Change Management: Assist in scope development and pricing for Design Revision Requests (DRRs) related to mechanical piping.
• Quality & Safety: Ensure design compliance with ASME standards, TSSA requirements, and project-specific pressure testing protocols.
• Field Alignment: Conduct page-turn reviews to ensure design documents meet the practical needs of the field installation crew.
• Procurement: Assist in developing material take-offs and schedules for long-lead items like chillers, boilers, and custom pump packages.
• Cross-Trade Coordination: Coordinate with sheet metal and electrical teams regarding equipment hookups, control sensor locations, and shared supports.

 

 

Must haves: 

• Certified Journeyperson Steamfitter or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of experience in HVAC piping construction, specifically in large-scale commercial, institutional and healthcare projects.
• Technical Knowledge: Strong knowledge of hydronic systems, chilled water, steam, heat pumps, and chiller/boiler plant layouts.
• Design-Build Experience: Experience in design-assist or design-build projects is an asset.
• Drawing Interpretation: Proficiency in reading and redlining mechanical P&IDs, floor plans, and section drawings.
• Software: Proficiency in Bluebeam, Microsoft Office, Navisworks (or other BIM software).
• Communication: Effective communicator able to bridge the gap between engineers and field trades.

   

  Problem Solving: Excellent skills in assessing constructability challenges early in the design phase

  Nice to haves: 

  •  Local 46 membership, or member in good standing

     

    Pay Rate for this unionized position is $67

    Modern Niagara values passion, initiative, determination, professionalism, and teamwork and we are committed to ensuring that our teams have everything they need to succeed. Health and safety are embedded in everything we do and, as a result, our award-winning safety culture has a record that’s well above industry standards.

    At Modern Niagara, we recognize the value of fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive organization and are committed to eliminating barriers faced by members of equity-seeking groups (women, Indigenous, Black, racialized, 2SLGBTQIA+, people with disabilities, and new immigrants) in the construction industry. Our DEI vision is to build an organization where everyone has access to the same opportunities, experience equitable outcomes, and can thrive and reach their full potential. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.

    If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please advise us so that suitable accommodations can be made. We can be reached at careers@modernniagara.com.

    We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.