Commercial Plumbing Foreman

About the role

The Plumbing Foreman leads Scout Mechanical’s plumbing installation on commercial and industrial construction projects. This is a hands-on field leadership role responsible for planning daily work, directing the crew, maintaining safe and code-compliant installations, and keeping the project manager informed of progress, constraints, and changes. The foreman represents Scout professionally with the general contractor, other trades, and inspectors.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead field work
• Review current drawings, specifications, submittals, schedules, and scope before work begins.
• Identify conflicts or missing information and raise them early with the project manager.
• Lay out and supervise assigned plumbing work, including underground and aboveground sanitary, waste and vent, storm drainage, domestic water, gas piping, fixtures, and equipment as required by the project.
• Set daily priorities and short-term work plans; assign tasks to plumbers and helpers; coordinate manpower, tools, equipment, access, deliveries, and material needs.
• Track installed work and labor productivity against the plan.
• Communicate schedule risks and recovery needs promptly rather than waiting for a milestone to slip.
• Lead safety and the crew
  • Lead the crew in Scout’s safety practices.
  • Review the job hazard analysis before work begins, address changing hazards, use required PPE, and stop work when conditions are unsafe.
  • Conduct and document weekly toolbox talks and required pretask discussions.
  • Coordinate controls for excavation, lifting, hot work, fall exposure, and lockout/tagout when those hazards apply.
  • Coach apprentices and installers on safe work methods, quality, productivity, and professional jobsite conduct.
  • Hold the crew accountable while treating people with respect.
• Coordinate and communicate
  • Coordinate plumbing work with the GC, site superintendent, other Scout trades, subcontractors, and inspectors to resolve access, sequence, and trade conflicts.
  • Give the Plumbing Superintendent timely field updates, including progress, manpower, material shortages, design questions, inspection status, and needed decisions.
  • Document differing conditions, potential extra work, and time-and-material work accurately; notify the Plumbing Superintendent before proceeding outside the approved scope when practical.
  • Redline drawings as changes occur for the Project Manager.
• Deliver quality and close out
  • Check installation against approved plans, specifications, applicable codes, manufacturer requirements, and Scout workmanship expectations.
  • Correct deficiencies before they become rework.
  • Plan required tests and inspections, maintain test records and field documentation, update as-built information, and complete punch-list items for turnover.
  • Protect finished work, materials, and equipment; maintain an orderly work area and leave the site ready for the next trade and inspection.

Qualifications

• At least five years of plumbing foreman or superintendent experience on construction projects, with strong commercial or industrial plumbing installation experience.
• Ability to read construction drawings and specifications, plan crew work, solve field issues, and communicate clearly with project teams and inspectors.
• Working knowledge of applicable plumbing, fuel gas, and local requirements; ability to coordinate testing and inspections for assigned work.
• OSHA 10 preferred.
• Journeyman or master plumber credential is a plus, where applicable.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Performance-based bonuses
• 401(k) with company match
• Company vehicle and fuel card
• Paid time off
• Holidays
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Health insurance (medical)
• Opportunity for advancement
• Employee discounts
• Free uniforms
• Company parties
• Signing bonus
• Training & development
• Tuition assistance
• Wellness resources
• Parental leave