Foreman (Plumbing) - San Antonio, Texas

MissionHires; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Union membership

Job summary

MissionHires, on behalf of a leading contractor, seeks an experienced Plumbing/Piping Foreman to oversee field crews on commercial/industrial Texas projects. The candidate must be safety-focused, hands-on, capable of planning work, mentoring apprentices, enforcing quality, coordinating schedules and materials, and coordinating with superintendents to hit production goals.

Union membership is required, and the role demands strong leadership, jobsite discipline, and ability to translate plans into

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 5+ years' experience as a qualified tradesperson in plumbing/piping.
• Strong leadership and supervisory skills with proven crew management experience.
• OSHA regulations knowledge; OSHA-30 required or obtained within 6 months of hire.
• Ability to read/interpret plans, blueprints, and specifications.
• Employment contingent upon active membership in the appropriate local trade union.
• Proficient oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate and model a safe work culture; ensure crew fitness for duty daily.
• Conduct weekly toolbox talks and answer or escape technical safety questions.
• Participate in incident investigations; complete safety/incident reports on time.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area.
• Orient new crew members to jobsite procedures and expectations.
• Assess crew competency; set benchmarks for quality and productivity.
• Assign tasks and manage daily priorities.
• Coordinate on-the-job training for apprentices and mentor journeymen.
• Translate general requirements into actionable task plans and assignments.
• Review and adjust activities to meet production schedules.
• Notify superintendent of equipment and material shortages.
• Collaborate with crew to overcome work challenges.
• Ensure work meets specifications, plans/blueprints, and quality standards.

Skills

Leadership

OSHA knowledge

Planning & scheduling

Communication

Problem solving

Team coordination

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

MissionHires, on behalf of a leading contractor, is seeking an experienced Plumbing/Piping Foreman to lead field crews on commercial/industrial projects in Texas. The ideal candidate is a safety-first, hands-on leader who can plan work, mentor apprentices, enforce quality standards, coordinate schedules and materials, and partner closely with superintendents to meet production goals. Union membership is required.

Responsibilities:

• Facilitate and model a safe work culture; ensure crew fitness for duty daily
• Conduct weekly toolbox talks and answer or escape technical safety questions
• Participate in incident investigations; complete safety/incident reports on time
• Maintain a consistently clean, safe, and organized work area
• Orient new crew members to jobsite procedures and expectations
• Assess crew competency; set benchmarks for quality and productivity
• Assign individual and crew tasks and manage daily priorities
• Coordinate OJT for apprentices and facilitate journeyman mentoring
• Set and maintain work standards; communicate behavioral expectations to sustain morale and productivity
• Promote teamwork and perform craftwork alongside the crew
• Interpret project plans/schedules; align daily/weekly activities to production goals
• Verify tools, equipment, and materials are available and complete for planned work
• Identify plan/schedule gaps and communicate needs and deficiencies to appropriate parties
• Translate general requirements into actionable task plans and assignments
• Review and adjust activities to meet established production schedules
• Notify superintendent of equipment and material shortages
• Collaborate with crew to overcome work challenges
• Resolve or escalate scheduling conflicts with other crews/contractors
• Ensure completed work meets specifications, plans/blueprints, and quality standards
• Inspect work and drive timely resolution of deficiencies; recommend process improvements
• Prepare required reports and maintain a foreman's log/diary
• Ensure daily Task Hazard Analyses (THA) are performed and documented before work begins
• Assist superintendent with tracking production, progress, and completing quality reports
• Maintain accurate daily timekeeping; document late starts, early outs, and absences
• Recommend personnel actions, including hiring, promotions, and discipline
• Perform additional assignments as requested

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 5+ years' experience as a qualified tradesperson in plumbing/piping
• Strong leadership and supervisory skills with proven crew management experience
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations and company safety policies/procedures; OSHA-30 required or obtained within 6 months of hire
• Familiarity with other construction trades and crafts
• Strong planning, scheduling, and organizational skills
• Effective problem-solving and conflict resolution abilities
• Ability to manage differences and diversity in the workplace
• Proficient oral and written communication skills
• Ability to handle administrative duties (reports, logs, documentation, timekeeping)
• Effective use of computers and job-related technology
• Ability to read/interpret plans, blueprints, and specifications
• Active Texas Journeyman Plumber license may be required for those performing/supervising plumbing work
• Employment contingent upon active membership in the appropriate local trade union