Commercial Plumbing Foreman

Cam-Ful Industries, Inc.; Pineville (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Cam-Ful Industries is seeking a Commercial Plumbing Foreman with strong hands-on plumbing experience and proven field leadership to plan daily work, direct plumbers and helpers, coordinate materials and equipment, read plans and specifications, and ensure the crew completes installations safely and correctly.

The successful candidate must be able to lead from the front, solve field problems, maintain production, and hold the crew accountable for safety and workmanship.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of hands-on commercial plumbing experience.
• At least 2 years leading commercial plumbing crews as foreman, lead plumber, or equivalent field leader.
• Strong knowledge of commercial plumbing materials, systems, tools, installation methods, and jobsite operations.
• Ability to independently read contract drawings, specifications, details, and coordination drawings.
• Working knowledge of plumbing codes, testing procedures, and inspection requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead and work alongside commercial plumbing crews on active construction projects.
• Plan daily and weekly work based on project schedules, drawings, specifications, manpower, and material availability.
• Assign work, explain expectations, monitor production, and verify completed installations.
• Read and interpret contract drawings, specifications, coordination drawings, details, and approved submittals.
• Lay out and oversee domestic water, sanitary waste and vent, storm drainage, natural gas, and related plumbing systems.
• Coordinate work with project managers, superintendents, other trades, inspectors, and general contractor representatives.
• Prepare material lists, track deliveries, protect materials, and notify management of shortages or schedule concerns.
• Identify field conflicts and communicate RFIs, changes, and installation concerns before work is affected.
• Enforce company safety policies, jobsite requirements, housekeeping standards, and proper tool use.
• Train and mentor plumbers, apprentices, and helpers while maintaining crew accountability.
• Track labor, production, and daily progress, and provide accurate field reports.
• Support testing, inspections, punch list work, and project closeout.

Skills

Hands-on plumbing experience

Field leadership

Plan & direct crews

Read contract drawings

Knowledge of codes

Safety & quality focus

Driver's license

Job description

Cam-Ful Industries is seeking a working Commercial Plumbing Foreman with strong hands-on plumbing experience and proven field leadership. This position will plan daily work, direct plumbers and helpers, coordinate materials and equipment, read plans and specifications, communicate with project leadership, and ensure the crew completes installations safely and correctly.

The successful candidate must be able to lead from the front, solve field problems, maintain production, and hold the crew accountable for safety and workmanship. This is a field position supporting commercial and industrial projects.

Why Join Cam-Ful Industries?

Join an established commercial mechanical contractor where experienced field leaders can lead challenging projects, develop employees, and advance within the company.

Responsibilities

• Lead and work alongside commercial plumbing crews on active construction projects.
• Plan daily and weekly work based on project schedules, drawings, specifications, manpower, and material availability.
• Assign work, explain expectations, monitor production, and verify completed installations.
• Read and interpret contract drawings, specifications, coordination drawings, details, and approved submittals.
• Lay out and oversee domestic water, sanitary waste and vent, storm drainage, natural gas, and related plumbing systems.
• Coordinate work with project managers, superintendents, other trades, inspectors, and general contractor representatives.
• Prepare material lists, track deliveries, protect materials, and notify management of shortages or schedule concerns.
• Identify field conflicts and communicate RFIs, changes, and installation concerns before work is affected.
• Enforce company safety policies, jobsite requirements, housekeeping standards, and proper tool use.
• Train and mentor plumbers, apprentices, and helpers while maintaining crew accountability.
• Track labor, production, and daily progress, and provide accurate field reports.
• Support testing, inspections, punch list work, and project closeout.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of hands-on commercial plumbing experience.
• At least 2 years of experience leading commercial plumbing crews as a foreman, lead plumber, or equivalent field leader.
• Strong knowledge of commercial plumbing materials, systems, tools, installation methods, and jobsite operations.
• Ability to independently read contract drawings, specifications, details, and coordination drawings.
• Working knowledge of plumbing codes, testing procedures, and inspection requirements.
• Experience laying out and installing domestic water, sanitary waste and vent, storm drainage, and related commercial plumbing systems.
• Ability to plan work, direct employees, track production, and maintain quality and safety standards.
• Ability to perform the physical duties of a commercial construction field position.
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience on large commercial, institutional, healthcare, education, industrial, or government projects.
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification.
• Backflow, medical gas, or other relevant trade certifications.