Field Foreman - Plumbing

Comfort Systems USA; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Medical

Dental

Vision

Matching 401K

Long Term Disability

Paid Holidays

PTO

Job summary

Design Mechanical, Inc. in Louisville, CO is seeking a Field Foreman (Plumbing) to lead field crews on commercial mechanical plumbing installations, ensuring safety, quality, and profitability.

You will coordinate with the project team, manage schedule and budget, review contract documents, and mentor crew members. Requires 3–5+ years of foreman experience and a Journeyman Plumbing license.

Qualifications

• Minimum Journeyman license in Plumbing (Journeyworker Plumber)
• 3–5+ years of experience running commercial mechanical projects
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and basic computer skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and professional representation of DMI to clients and staff

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with project team to understand contract scope, schedule, and budget
• Ensure crews use current contract documents and plumbing details
• Develop and maintain a 3-week manpower look ahead with the project manager
• Identify cost-saving opportunities, assist with change orders, and utilize prefabrication
• Maintain safety policies, QA/QC plans, and high-quality installations
• Document daily reports, inspections, and as-built drawings

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Education

Journeyman plumber license

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Design Mechanical, Inc. – a Comfort Systems USA Company

Design Mechanical operates out of two key locations in Colorado: our corporate headquarters and cutting-edge fabrication facility in Louisville, and our mountain region shop in Gypsum. Together, we’re a team of over 300 employees—and growing. Locally, we are a small family environment, and nationally, as part of Comfort Systems USA, we are one the largest Mechanical Contractors with excellent benefits packages, competitive pay structures, career progression, and more.

Job Title: Field Foreman (Plumbing)

Department: Construction

Reports to: Labor Manager

Location: Louisville, CO (projects throughout the Denver metro area)

Job Type: Full -Time

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt (eligible for OT)
Wage Range :$33-40+/hour (Depending on experience)

Benefits Included: Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA/HSA, Matching 401K, Long Term Disability, Short Term Disability, Company Paid Life & Voluntary Spouse & Child Insurance, AD&D, Employee Assistance Program, PTO, Paid Holidays, voluntary additional insurances/benefits, and other great perks.

Job Description:
The Plumbing Foreman ensures the Safety of those we work with and around, the Quality of the services we provide, and the realization of our Profitability goals as it specifically relates to the commercial installation, assembly, and repairs on a variety of mechanical plumbing systems. The Foreman will work closely with the Project Team to ensure all projects are completed according to the project documents, adhering to the project budget and the planned schedule. This position is also responsible for understanding all aspects of project documentation and installation of the plumbing trade, using knowledge and experience in the trade along with management skills to coordinate internal people and external clients. This may include hands on work in the trade.

Responsibilities:

• Work with the project team to ensure we are familiar with contract inclusions, scope of work, proposal, and any accepted value engineering options

• Know your plans, specifications, contract schedule, and budget

• Ensure your team is familiar with and using the most current set of contract documents, including all mechanical/plumbing details

• Be familiar with budgeted hours and work with the project manager and team members to identify and implement any cost-saving strategies. Work with the project manager for change order pricing, ensuring we are capturing all costs. Utilize prefabrication. Know and understand your crew cost

• Make sure you are aware of schedule changes and make necessary adjustments to manpower and material needs. Work directly with the project manager to develop and maintain a 3-week manpower look ahead and update weekly

• Ensure Design Mechanical’s core values are always implemented and that the company’s safety policies and procedures are always followed

• Ensure that systems are installed to the highest degree of quality and functionality

• Maintain a positive working relationship with clients, vendors, and colleagues. Provide solutions when called upon. Deliver a quality product on time and within budget

• Communicate expectations and expect accountability. When expectations are not being met, address the issue with the individual to determine appropriate action, training, or disciplinary action

• Ensure crews are properly laid out, organized, and productive

• Attend all appropriate meetings, including pre-plan and weekly subcontractor coordination meetings

• Work with project managers to pre-plan your project and understand specific equipment & materials being used

• Take an active role in the BIM/CAD process:

• Implement and maintain a QA/QC plan. Ensure that all systems are installed per plans, specifications, and current and local codes

• Ensure all systems requiring testing are tested and documented

• Ensure that all systems are installed to the highest quality and functionality standards

• Ensure that project is properly documented with daily reports, pressure testing reports, enter crew members’ time, disciplinary actions, etc.

• Maintain accurate as-built drawings throughout the project

• Request appropriate inspections and documents appropriately

Qualifications:

• Minimum Journeyman license in respective trade (Plumbing: Journeyworker Plumber License)

• Foreman will have 3-5+ years of experience running commercial mechanical projects ranging from $1-10M in value

• Computer skills required, with a good working knowledge of all Microsoft Office applications

• Effective interpersonal skills are required for a strong representation of DMI customers as well as employees

• Valid CO Driver’s License and Clear MVR

• Can successfully pass a criminal background check, drug test, and physical ensuring you can perform the duties of the job

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to:

• Outdoor weather conditions (dirt, temperature extremes, dampness, lightning, ice, snow)

• Loud noise levels

• Jobsite conditions (vibrations, equipment movement, hazards, chemicals and solvents)

• Work at night and in the dark

The person will be expected to be free from fear of heights and can work at heights on ladders and scaffolds. Some work may occur in confined spaces.

This Job Description is not a complete statement of all duties and responsibilities comprising this position and may change with or without notice.

Design Mechanical, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, parental or pregnancy status, marriage, and civil partnership, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Reasonable accommodations will be made to meet the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act and will be provided as requested by candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines

Design Mechanical, Inc. is not open to third‑party solicitation or resumes for our posted FTE positions. Resumes received from third‑party agencies that are unsolicited will be considered complimentary.