Plumbing Foreman

Comfort Systems•Nashville, TN

About The Position

The Plumbing Foreman manages commercial construction projects and supports project needs, including materials, personnel, schedules, and communication with the project management team, customers, and building officials. The role involves coordinating plumbing and piping work with other trades, overseeing crews installing domestic, drainage, and sanitation systems, and ensuring personnel and equipment perform safely. Compensation depends on knowledge, skills, and experience.

Requirements

Mechanical aptitude and mathematical and English-language skills.
Ability to read and comprehend blueprints and design documents and familiarity with schematics, drawings, and equipment layouts.
Ability to perform material take-offs from design documents.
Ability to create work plans for self and subordinates.
Positive, cooperative, teachable, and coachable attitude; initiative and self-motivation.
Excellent communication and customer service skills.
Analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to stand, squat, bend, and stoop, and comfortably lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to pass the company-specific welding, soldering, and/or brazing test.
Ability to pass a full background screening, drug screening, and physical ability test.
Ability to pass an MVR check if applicable, or have reliable transportation.
Ability to travel as needed for projects.

Nice To Haves

Three years of experience as a plumbing foreman on commercial construction projects.
Three years of experience leading teams of 1–5 direct reports.
Current, valid journeyman license.
Current, valid master license.
OSHA 30-hour training.

Responsibilities

Manage commercial plumbing construction projects and project crews.
Coordinate with other trades to complete plumbing and piping installations within the project scope and schedule.
Understand project schedules and milestones, submittals, contract documents, and in-house shop drawings.
Oversee installation of domestic, drainage, and sanitation plumbing systems.
Promote safe performance of personnel and equipment and comply with the company Safety Policy.
Follow the company tool policy and communicate its requirements to less experienced employees.
Complete required electronic documentation, including daily reports, next-week plans, accident reports, and disciplinary reports.
Install plumbing systems and related materials using hand and power tools as needed.
Perform work from ladders, manlifts, and other equipment at various heights.
Create work plans for self and subordinates and lead, teach, and coach others.
Perform other related duties or special projects as assigned.