Plumbing Foreman

Job Summary

The Plumbing Foreman provides senior-level technical leadership and field oversight for commercial plumbing service technicians. This position supports the Plumbing Service Manager and Plumbing Service Project Managers by ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality execution of plumbing service, repair, and small project work. The Foreman performs above the Journeyman level and serves as the primary technical resource for the field team.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide advanced technical support, troubleshooting, and on-site training to plumbing service technicians.
• Support the Plumbing Service Manager and Project Managers in executing service work and small projects safely, on schedule, and within labor targets.
• Serve as the primary technical escalation point for complex plumbing service and repair issues.
• Ensure all work is performed in compliance with plumbing codes, company standards, and customer requirements.
• Assist in monitoring productivity and ensuring quoted work is completed within allotted labor hours.
• Support after-hours and emergency service response when required.
• Proactively identify potential warranty issues, rework, or customer credits and communicate concerns to management.
• Ensure technician compliance with all safety policies, procedures, and job hazard requirements.
• Assist in training and mentoring technicians to support skill development and succession planning.
• Maintain a clean, organized service vehicle and professional appearance.
• Act as the technical field liaison with dispatch during the Service Manager's absence.
• Provide technical input to estimating and project management teams as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED or plumbing apprenticeship.
• 10+ years of commercial plumbing field experience, including service and repair work.
• Journeyman Plumber license required; Master Plumber license preferred where applicable.
• Strong working knowledge of commercial plumbing systems, codes, and best practices.
• Demonstrated leadership ability with experience mentoring or leading technicians.
• Extensive safety knowledge and commitment to safe work practices.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic computer skills and ability to utilize service management systems.
• Ability to organize and plan daily responsibilities effectively.