Field Supervisor Commercial Plumbing

Lawton Group; Carrollton (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Company car

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

A reputable plumbing company in Texas is seeking a licensed Journeyman or Master Plumber for the Field Supervisor position. The role includes overseeing daily job site operations, ensuring safety and communication among teams, and providing training. With a minimum of 10 years as a licensed technician and 5 years in a supervisory capacity, candidates should exemplify strong leadership and expertise in the plumbing trade. Join a growing company focused on quality and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years experience in the plumbing trade as a licensed technician.
• At least 5 years of verifiable supervisory experience.
• OSHA 30 certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day job site activities ensuring safety and quality standards.
• Train employees on safety and operational procedures.
• Conduct inspections of work areas and tools.
• Monitor resources, inventory, and tool maintenance.
• Prepare summaries and reports related to work and bids.

Skills

Leadership

Safety training

Plumbing expertise

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Valid TEXAS Journeyman or Master Plumber License

Valid Texas Driver License

OSHA 30 certification

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Company car
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Company Overview:

Lawton Commercial Services is a full‑service commercial plumbing and electrical contractor proudly serving major markets across Texas, including Dallas/Fort Worth, Austin, and San Antonio.

As part of the Lawton Group, a trusted name with over 40 years of industry experience, we uphold a strong reputation for excellence, integrity, and customer satisfaction.

Job Summary:

We are currently seeking a Texas licensed Journeyman or Master Plumber to join our team in the role of Field Supervisor. This position offers an excellent opportunity for an experienced professional to take on a leadership role within a growing, reputable company.

As a Field Supervisor with Lawton Commercial Services – DFW Plumbing Division, you will play a key leadership role in field operations by overseeing day‑to‑day job site activities, ensuring the highest standards of safety, quality, and customer service. You will serve as a critical liaison between field crews, management, and customers, fostering clear communication and strong working relationships.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Determine schedules, sequences, and assignments for work activities, based on work priority, quantity of equipment and skill level of personnel.
• Inspect and monitor work areas, examine tools and equipment and provide employee safety training to prevent, detect, and correct unsafe conditions or violations of procedures and safety rules.
• Guide, direct and motivate subordinates through setting and communicating performance standards and enforcement of established policies and procedures.
• Investigate accidents or injuries and prepare reports of findings.
• Monitor employees' work levels and review work performance.
• Requisition materials and supplies, tools, equipment and replacement parts.
• Inspect, test, and measure completed work, using devices such as hand tools or gauges to verify conformance to standards and repair requirements.
• Conduct or arrange for worker training in safety, repair, or maintenance techniques, operational procedures and equipment use.
• Implement and evaluate maintenance policies and procedures and ensure compliance.
• Compute estimates and actual costs of factors such as materials, labor and outside contractors for bid approvals.
• Examine objects, systems and facilities and analyze information to determine needed installations, services and repairs.
• Confer with technicians, management and customers to coordinate work activities, resolve employee grievances and identify and review resource needs.
• Monitor tool and part inventories and the condition and maintenance of shop to ensure efficient and effective work conditions, security and accountability.
• Perform skilled repair or maintenance operations using equipment such as hand or power tools, hydraulic presses or shears and welding equipment.
• Interpret specifications, blueprints and job orders to construct templates and lay out reference points for workers.
• Counsel employees about work‑related issues and assist employees to correct job‑skill deficiencies in coordination with HR when necessary.
• Recommend or initiate personnel actions such as hires, promotions, transfers, discharges or disciplinary measures in coordination with management and HR.
• Review, evaluate, accept, and coordinate completion of work bid from contractors.
• Compile operational and personnel records such as time and production records, inventory data, repair or maintenance statistics and test results.
• Utilize electronic maintenance programs or computer information management systems.
• Meet with vendors and suppliers to discuss products used in repair work, tools and supply inventory management.
• Other duties as assigned.

Experience:

• Minimum of 10 years experience in the plumbing trade as a licensed technician.
• Minimum of 5 years of verifiable supervisory experience.

Certificates, Licenses & Registrations:

• Valid TEXAS Journeyman or Master Plumber License Required.
• Valid Texas Driver License.
• OSHA 30 certification is a plus.

Work Environment:

• Ability to work under stressful conditions which may include verbal confrontations.
• Must be able to work extended hours, nights and weekends.
• Ability to stand, walk and climb ladders and stairs.
• Ability to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl.
• Natural or corrected vision to see and focus for close, distance, peripheral vision with normal depth perception.
• Work assignments may be performed with or without reasonable accommodation to a known disability.