Plumbing Operations Manager

Comfort Temp•Gainesville, FL

61d

About The Position

The Plumbing Operations Manager - Gainesville Market oversees all plumbing operations, manpower, and project support within the Gainesville region. This leadership role connects production, estimating, and project management to ensure that field execution aligns with company standards for quality, safety, and profitability. Working directly with Project Managers, the Plumbing Production Manager, and the Operations Manager, this position ensures labor and materials are planned, deployed, and tracked efficiently across all Gainesville plumbing projects. The Plumbing Operations Manager provides oversight to the field and project delivery teams, balancing day-to-day execution with long-term workforce and operational planning.

Requirements

Minimum of 10 years of commercial or industrial plumbing experience, with at least 5 years in a management or supervisory capacity.
Proven track record of overseeing plumbing field operations, manpower planning, and project coordination.
Strong understanding of commercial plumbing systems, construction sequencing, and scheduling.
Ability to lead and develop field and project teams effectively.
Strong analytical and communication skills with attention to operational details.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with project management or scheduling tools.

Nice To Haves

Journeyman or Master Plumbing License (Florida) preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage all plumbing operations for the Gainesville market, including manpower scheduling, material coordination, and production oversight.
Oversee job scheduling and resource allocation in collaboration with the Plumbing Production Manager and Project Managers.
Forecast workload and manpower requirements on a 30/60/90-day cycle to support accurate labor planning.
Serve as the key liaison between field operations and project management for plumbing-related scopes.
Ensure the Gainesville plumbing division meets project delivery goals for quality, efficiency, and profitability.
Review project budgets, timelines, and staffing plans with Plumbing Project Managers weekly.
Monitor project costs, material utilization, and labor performance to safeguard margin expectations.
Participate in project start-up meetings and job closeout reviews to identify best practices and performance improvements.
Resolve production and scheduling conflicts to keep projects on track.
Support Project Managers in vendor coordination, change order review, and client communication.
Provide leadership and direction to Foremen, Superintendents, and field plumbing crews.
Coordinate with the Plumbing Production Manager to align manpower distribution and workload balancing.
Ensure strict adherence to safety standards, company procedures, and quality expectations.
Support training, mentorship, and career development for plumbing field staff and apprentices.
Evaluate workforce performance and recommend promotions, training, or corrective actions when necessary.
Work with the Plumbing Estimator to review upcoming bids for resource planning, constructability, and field execution feedback.
Participate in handoff meetings to confirm that estimated labor aligns with field capacity.
Assist in developing pricing and installation feedback loops to improve estimating accuracy over time.
Report directly to the Operations Manager, providing weekly updates on labor performance, project progress, and operational challenges.
Maintain accurate records of manpower utilization, vehicle assignments, and equipment tracking for plumbing operations.
Participate in Gainesville leadership meetings and support company initiatives for safety, culture, and operational improvement.