Team Lead, Plumbing

About the Role

At Volumetric Building Companies (VBC), we are redefining the future of construction. As a global leader in volumetric modular building, we integrate cutting-edge technology, precision-driven manufacturing, and expert modular construction to deliver high-quality, sustainable buildings—faster and smarter. The Team Lead, Plumbing plays a critical role in overseeing and coordinating plumbing operations within construction projects to ensure timely and high-quality completion. This position requires managing a team of plumbers, providing technical guidance, and ensuring compliance with safety and building codes. The Team Lead will collaborate closely with project managers, contractors, and other trades to align plumbing work with overall project goals, troubleshoot complex plumbing issues, optimize workflow, and maintain efficient resource allocation.

Responsibilities

• Project Leadership: Supervise, train, and assign tasks to a crew of plumbers and apprentices, ensuring project timelines are met.
• Technical Execution: Interpret blueprints, schematics, and plumbing codes to install, maintain, and repair complex plumbing systems, including water, gas, and drainage.
• Site Management: Coordinate with foremen, order materials, and manage inventory to ensure necessary equipment is on-site.
• Quality Assurance: Inspect work for compliance with local, state, and federal building codes.
• Safety Compliance: Enforce safety protocols, including the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and maintaining a safe work environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in plumbing within the construction industry.
• Proven experience in a supervisory or lead role managing plumbing teams.
• Strong knowledge of plumbing codes, standards, and safety regulations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with commercial and residential plumbing systems.
• Knowledge of plumbing from Rough-in, Top out, and Finish plumbing.
• Familiarity with project management software and digital blueprint reading.
• Demonstrated ability to train and develop junior plumbing staff.

Skills

The Team Lead, Plumbing, utilizes technical plumbing expertise daily to guide the team in installing, repairing, and maintaining plumbing systems according to project specifications. Leadership and communication skills are essential for coordinating tasks, resolving conflicts, and ensuring clear understanding of project goals among team members. Problem-solving skills are applied when diagnosing plumbing issues and implementing effective solutions under time constraints. Knowledge of safety standards is critical to enforce compliance and prevent workplace accidents. Additionally, organizational skills support efficient scheduling, resource management, and documentation to keep projects on track and within budget.

Work Environment

• Fast-Paced: Can be loud, demanding, and involves working around heavy machinery.
• Outdoor/Indoor: Work may occur both inside warehouses and outside in the yard.

Pay

Salary Range: $37.50 - $43.00 per hour.

Benefits

• Highly competitive pay, benefits program, and flexible time-off programs.
• 401(k) program with employer matching.
• Employee referral programs with charitable donations.
• Day of Giving program to volunteer at community charities.