Plumbing Foreman

Comfort Systems USA•Nashville, TN

18h

About The Position

The Plumbing Foreman manages commercial construction projects and assists with project needs, including material management, personnel, schedules, and communication with the project management team, customers, and building officials. Compensation depends on the candidate’s knowledge, skills, and experience. The role involves coordinating plumbing and piping installations with other trades, managing project crews, supporting safe work practices, and completing required electronic documentation. The foreman may also install plumbing systems using hand and power tools and work at various heights using ladders, manlifts, and other equipment. Other related duties or special projects may be assigned.

Requirements

Mechanical aptitude and mathematical and English language skills.
Ability to read and comprehend blueprints and design documents.
Ability to perform material take-offs from design documents.
Ability to create work plans for oneself and subordinates.
Maintain a positive, cooperative, and teachable or coachable attitude.
Initiative and self-motivation.
Excellent communication and customer service skills.
Analytical and problem-solving skills.
Comply with and promote the company Safety Policy.
Ability to lead, teach, and coach others.
Ability to stand, squat, bend, stoop, and comfortably lift up to 50 lbs.
Familiarity with blueprints, schematics, drawings, and other equipment layout materials.
Must pass a full background screening and drug screening.
Must pass an MVR check if applicable, or have reliable transportation.
Must pass a physical ability test.
Ability to travel as needed for projects.
Must complete the company-specific welding, soldering, and/or brazing test for employment.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Understand project schedules and milestones, submittals, contract documents, and in-house shop drawings.
Coordinate with other trades to complete plumbing and piping installations within project scope and schedule.
Manage crews installing domestic, drainage, and sanitation plumbing systems.
Manage commercial plumbing construction projects.
Be accountable for the safe performance of personnel and equipment.
Understand and comply with 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 tools and power tools as needed.
Work from ladders, manlifts, and other equipment at various heights.
Perform other related duties or special projects as assigned.