Lead Commercial Plumbing Foreman – Large-Scale Projects

Vertical Mechanical Group Inc; Oxon Hill (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid Time Off

Company holidays

Job summary

Vertical Mechanical Group Inc. is seeking an experienced Commercial Plumbing Foreman to lead field crews on large commercial projects in the DMV region. This hands-on role requires coordinating daily activities, ensuring safety, and maintaining schedules while delivering high-quality plumbing installations.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in commercial plumbing, 2+ years leading crews, and the ability to read drawings and coordinate with trades. Travel to project sites is required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of commercial plumbing or piping experience.
• 2+ years of experience leading plumbing crews or working in a Foreman/Lead Mechanic capacity.
• Strong hands-on knowledge of commercial plumbing installation and construction practices.
• Experience with domestic water, sanitary, storm, and specialty piping systems.
• Ability to read and interpret plumbing drawings, mechanical drawings, specifications, and construction documents.
• Experience planning manpower, sequencing work, and tracking field productivity.
• Strong understanding of commercial construction safety and quality requirements.
• Ability to coordinate effectively with other trades on active construction projects.
• Strong leadership, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to perform hands-on field work and safely lift and carry materials and equipment as required.
• Willingness to travel to project locations throughout the DMV region.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise plumbing crews on active commercial construction projects.
• Coordinate daily work activities, manpower, materials, tools, and equipment.
• Plan and sequence installations to maintain project schedules and production goals.
• Assign work and provide clear direction to Mechanics, Helpers, and Apprentices.
• Monitor field productivity and adjust manpower or work plans as project conditions change.
• Work alongside the crew when necessary to support successful project execution.
• Lead installation of commercial plumbing systems including domestic water, sanitary, storm, and specialty piping.
• Read and interpret plumbing drawings, mechanical drawings, specifications, and construction documents.
• Layout plumbing systems and ensure installations meet project requirements.
• Coordinate plumbing work with HVAC, electrical, structural, and other trades.
• Identify installation conflicts and work with project teams to develop solutions.
• Assist with RFIs, design changes, field conditions, and approved scope modifications.
• Coordinate material and equipment requirements with Project Management and Procurement.
• Promote and enforce VMG, OSHA, and project-specific safety requirements.
• Conduct regular jobsite inspections and proactively address unsafe conditions.
• Ensure proper use of PPE, tools, ladders, equipment, and other jobsite resources.
• Monitor installation quality and ensure work complies with drawings, specifications, codes, and VMG standards.
• Identify deficiencies and ensure corrective work is completed.
• Maintain clean, organized, and professional work areas.
• Track daily production, manpower, and labor performance.
• Monitor progress against project schedules and communicate potential delays or challenges.
• Help ensure labor hours and field productivity remain aligned with project expectations.
• Coordinate material deliveries and ensure crews have the resources necessary to maintain production.
• Manage equipment usage and ensure tools and equipment are properly maintained.
• Communicate field progress, manpower needs, and project concerns to Superintendents and Project Managers.
• Establish clear expectations for safety, quality, productivity, and accountability.
• Provide technical guidance and hands-on support to field employees.
• Train and mentor Mechanics, Helpers, and Apprentices.
• Help develop future Foremen and skilled plumbing professionals.
• Promote teamwork and strong communication between field and Project Management teams.
• Lead by example and represent VMG professionally on every project.
• Lead skilled field teams, work on complex commercial projects, and continue developing toward higher-level field leadership opportunities.

Job description

Vertical Mechanical Group Inc. is seeking an experienced Commercial Plumbing Foreman to lead field crews on large commercial projects in the DMV region. This hands-on role requires coordinating daily activities, ensuring safety, and maintaining schedules while delivering high-quality plumbing installations.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in commercial plumbing, 2+ years leading crews, and the ability to read drawings and coordinate with trades. Travel to project sites is required.