Plumbing Foreman - Markade Plumbing

Kelso Industries•Phoenix, AZ

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Together We Build – Partnership, Innovation, Excellence, and Safety At Kelso Industries, 5,000+ employees across 40+ companies work together to deliver exceptional HVAC, mechanical, plumbing, refrigeration, and electrical solutions nationwide. Join us to grow your career, make an impact, and be part of a team where innovation, excellence, and safety come first. Recruiter Notice: We respectfully ask external recruiters and staffing agencies not to submit candidates. We only accept direct applications. Join a team where precision meets leadership. We’re seeking an experienced Plumbing Foreman to oversee underground, rough-in, and trim plumbing installations across complex commercial and industrial projects. This position demands mastery of plumbing systems, strategic oversight of field crews, and commitment to safety, quality, and code compliance.

Requirements

Submit application, resume, job history, and complete a written/field test
Provide work references, driving record, and consent to drug screening
Possess personal tools and PPE
Legal authorization to work in the U.S.
Reliable transportation and willingness to travel for out-of-town jobs
Ability to read and understand blueprints
Uphold company standards for safety, professionalism, and communication

Nice To Haves

Mastery of plumbing systems
Strategic oversight of field crews
Commitment to safety, quality, and code compliance

Responsibilities

Train installers on their duties including but not limited to the outline listed below, always looking for the “next man up”.
Uphold and promote safety standards across all job sites, ensuring a safe working environment for all team members.
Efficiently manage manpower and resources, ensuring optimal use of rental equipment and proper storage of materials.
Anticipate future work needs, preparing for upcoming tasks and ensuring all materials and personnel are ready.
Complete daily reports for builders, documenting progress, challenges, and resource allocation. Reporting daily to immediate general foreman and supervisor.
Ensure proper care and maintenance of tools and equipment to prolong their lifespan and effectiveness.
Foster strong relationships with builders and team members, promoting open communication and collaboration.
Monitor project progress and health, ensuring that specifications and scopes of work are consistently met.
Ensure that all work meets quality standards “The Markade Way” and code compliance.
Participate in job trailer meetings to discuss progress, challenges, and strategies with the team.
Log and fill out proper work authorization forms as new additional work is requested and developed.
Excavate trenches with proper slope for plumbing installation
Cut in appropriate combinations and wyes for main trunk line
Build straight stacks and fixtures: toilets, floor drains, floor sinks
Secure piping with rebar and proper tie-wire techniques
Install hubsets, cleanouts, and stacks to proper elevation
Test systems with water and wrap piping for protection
Measure and verify stack placements and copper lines for trap primers
Install cast iron pipes, septic systems, grease interceptors, sleeves, bull horns
Drill and run vent and water systems
Hang pipe, punch studs, and execute proper tie-down procedures
Apply loop hangers, uni-strut clamps, midpoint strapping, and insulation methods
Level floor drains, sinks, and install trap primers and closet flanges
Execute fire caulking, FHA straps, nail plates, pipe-tights, and foam insulation
Install mixing/balancing valves, roof drain harnesses, condensate systems
Operate thread machines (up to 4"), solder copper pipe without leaks
Install water heaters, vents, wall hydrants
Install finish fixtures: faucets, lavs, toilets, urinals, valves
Level and test floor drains and indirect/funnel drains
Complete dishwashers, RO systems, softeners, triple-comp sinks
Execute hookups for ice machines, booster pumps, condensate drains
Install water heaters (tank/tankless), backflows, expansion tanks
Apply fire caulk, silicone, sweat rings, set water temperatures
Comply with ADA and code requirements