Foreman - Plumbing

About the Role

We are looking for Plumbing Leaders who can motivate a team and successfully run jobs. You will ensure all assigned duties related to plumbing, daily quality control, safety activities, and facility housekeeping objectives are understood and followed, working under the general direction of the Field Supervisor. This role acts as a resource and lead position for other team members.

Responsibilities

• Ensures personal safety and the safety of crew members is top priority.
• Works and supervises a small crew of workers and acts as first line of defense on job problems.
• Reads blueprints, drawings, and specifications to determine the layout of plumbing systems, water supply networks, and waste and drainage systems.
• Works in cooperation with other trades and laborers to ensure all specifications, legislation, and policies are met for efficient project completion.
• Plans two weeks ahead and orders materials accordingly.
• Connects tubing and fittings using solder paste, or solder and torch, to form sewer, drain, and water lines.
• Directs workers engaged in preassembly and installation of wall systems, such as risers, air chambers, and shower assemblies.
• Selects and inserts precut pieces of copper tubing and fittings in holes and connects them using solder paste, or solder and torch, to form drain and water lines.
• Conducts weekly job safety meetings.
• Develops and maintains good working relationships with owner/site supervisor/maintenance director.
• Ensures all water supply networks and waste and drainage systems are installed, repaired, and maintained to meet building codes and safety standards.
• Checks subordinate timecards for accuracy.
• Attends weekly jobsite meetings with GCs and coordinates with the GC’s site supervisor.
• Informs Field Supervisor of changes, upset conditions, or emergencies within the department.
• Ensures worksite is kept clear and clean from debris and trash.
• Keeps necessary records of installations and repairs to comply with government requirements and company Standard Operating Procedures.
• Completes all required paperwork using basic math skills as needed.

Requirements

• Strong leadership skills.
• Excellent customer service skills with a desire to exceed customer expectations.
• Basic math and computer skills.
• Mechanically inclined with good analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and plans.
• Working knowledge, understanding, and ability to comply with all Federal, State, Local, and Company regulations, policies, guidelines, and procedures.
• Working knowledge of tools, including saws, cutting and solder torches, benders, and welders.
• Ability to operate equipment such as forklifts, man-lifts, and other vertical lifting equipment.
• Required to complete all certifications and training for job level and show competency in assigned tasks under general supervision.
• Ability to follow and understand technical instructions and specifications.
• Team-oriented and able to work independently.
• Proficient at reading shop drawings.
• Proficient at using all test equipment associated with troubleshooting installed equipment.