Plumbing Foreman

Position Summary

Supervises, coordinates, inspects and performs the assembly, installation and repair of components, subsystems and systems for the plumbing trade during the construction or remodel of commercial buildings

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Prepares material take-offs, layout appropriate systems and make isometric and schematic sketches from blueprints, specifications, submittals and job orders.

Participates in job planning for work packages, manage construction/manufacturing schedules, man-hour needs and ensures appropriate staffing based on knowledge of equipment/tools.

Coaches, mentors, and provides guidance to craft workers (plumbing trade). Schedules and coordinates activities of assigned craft workers and operation of equipment and machinery. Verifies all staff certifications when scheduling personnel on a project.

Inspects work in progress and completed work to ensure conformance to specifications.

Eliminates construction and job site hazards and perform required safety observations.

Coordinates placement and storage of materials, tools and supplies to support the construction plan. Assists in maintaining assigned tool inventory.

Verifies that delivered materials and equipment match approved submittals.

As required, works with tools to meet construction schedules or other demands.

Identifies conflicts or need for clarification in contract documents.

Performs other duties as required.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

Performs other related duties as assigned to ensure efficient and effective processes, completion of projects and smooth operation of department.

Education and Experience

Minimum 6 years' or more of experience running large mechanical projects in commercial/industrial construction.

High School Graduate, GED, or equivalent.

Required Skill, Knowledge, and Abilities

Must have a current Drivers License and reliable transportation.

Must meet attendance standards and comply with late/absence notification procedures.

Must be able to pass drug and background check.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Strong believer in Safety.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

May work inside or outside. Possible exposure to hot and cold temperatures, in all-weather elements such as rain, heat, cold and snow. This position also requires work at extreme heights, in areas that are under construction, or in restricted areas such as a switchgear room, manhole, utility tunnel, crawl space, or attic, in confined spaces, and on slippery or uneven surfaces; works on ladders, scaffolds, aerial lifts, catwalks, in ditches and excavations; works in and around single and multi-story buildings with all exposures typical of a heavy construction site, including portable sanitary facilities.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Must be able to bend, stoop, squat, crawl, climb, kneel, balance, push, pull and reach overhead.

Lift 51 pounds, routinely. Constantly move about on the feet.

Climb ladders of all types.

Complete full day assignments involving overhead work.

Must be able to make transition from employee parking area or street into construction work areas and to access all levels of the building, even if the only means of access is by approved site construction ladder or stairs still under construction, but acceptable for use.

Must be capable of securing tools and materials from storage areas to complete assigned tasks.

Possess good vision, normal or corrected. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision to discern color coded wires, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Possess good hearing, normal or corrected.

Must be able to wear personal protective equipment (hard hat, safety glasses, safety vest) at all times.

Must be able to work 8 hours a day, 40 hours per week, and overtime as required and night shifts, as needed. This position requires flexible work hours. In order to get a project completed on time, this position is often required to work overtime, weekends, and night shifts.

Must be able to work in the presence of customers and their representatives with little or no interference or disruption to the customer while maintaining a professional and courteous image.

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