Lead Plumbing Foreman: Large-Scale Construction Projects

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. is seeking a Plumbing General Foreman to lead crews on large construction projects with strong self-perform experience in wall forms, columns, grade beams, and concrete work.

You will coordinate with project superintendents to ensure safe, on-budget, and on-schedule execution while maintaining high quality standards. The role requires formal leadership, plan-reading ability, and a solid understanding of plumbing systems and BIM/VDC models.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years of experience managing crews on large construction jobsites.
• Be able to communicate in English both verbally and written.
• Proven leadership experience (2 years).
• Comprehensive knowledge of multiple plumbing systems and material applications.

Responsibilities

• Supervises foreman and their crews within their specific area or portion of the project.
• Participates in job planning for work packages, site set up and construction schedules
• Estimates worker-hour requirement to meet the needs of the construction plans.
• Exhibits safety consciousness and follows McCarthy's safety guidelines and procedures.
• Perform testing, inspecting, and recording for all installations to ensure code compliance.
• Understand plans and specifications, including VDC/BIM models, spool sheets, and drawings.
• Promote a positive learning environment for apprentices and direct their activities.
• Schedule and coordinate activities of assigned craft workers and other trades.
• Inspect work to ensure compliance with project specifications.
• Interpret blueprints and construction documents and plan activities accordingly.
• Responsible for coding time of labor and processing invoices.

Skills

Leadership

Safety compliance

Communication

Problem solving

English proficiency

Team management

Plan reading

Tools

BIM software

Job description

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. is America's premier, 100% employee-owned commercial construction company. With offices nationwide, we specialize in a wide range of project types that are as diverse and wide-ranging as the communities in which we build. Our innovative teams collaborate with clients and industry partners throughout the project life cycle, starting in the earliest stages of design, throughout construction and beyond project completion. McCarthy’s reputation for tackling the toughest building challenges starts with our focus on developing high-performing individuals and teams. We do this through our award-winning training programs, a best-in-class Total Rewards benefits program, and a focus on equipping diverse teams of employee owners through a connected and inclusive culture aligned with our core values of: Genuine. We, Not I. All In.

How do McCarthy partners define our culture?

• We Live Our Core Values: We do whatever it takes to deliver on our promises with honesty and integrity.
• We are Employee Owned: We are personally invested in building the things people need in our communities.
• We Feel Like a Family: We value genuine connections and help each other succeed in an inclusive environment.
• We are Builders: We respect the work we do and everyone who helps make it happen safely.
  
  
  

Position Summary

McCarthy currently has an opening for a Plumbing General Foreman with experience working on large construction job sites specifically with strong background in self-perform work including wall forms, columns, grade beams and concrete work. The General Foreman is responsible for the daily execution of a specific area or portion of the project to be carried out safely, within budget, on schedule and to the company highest quality standards. The General Foreman works closely with the Project Superintendents and Assistant Superintendents to ensure timely, high quality and successful completion of project.

Responsibilities

• Supervises foreman and their crews within their specific area or portion of the project.
• Participates in job planning for work packages, site set up and construction schedules
• Estimates worker-hour requirement to meet the needs of the construction plans.
• Exhibits a high level of safety consciousness and a clear understanding of McCarthy’s safety guidelines and procedures.
• Perform testing, inspecting, and recording for all installations to ensure compliance with local and national code standards.
• Understand plans and specifications applicable to trade, including VDC/BIM models, spool sheets, and drawings.
• Promote a positive learning environment for apprentices and direct their activities.
• Understand and implement lockout/tag-out procedures for safe and secure tasks
• Schedules and coordinates activities of assigned craft workers while communicating and coordinating schedules with other trades.
• Inspects work in progress and completed work to make sure complies with project specifications
• Interpret blueprints and construction documents and plan construction activities accordingly.
• Responsible for the coding of time of labor force and the processing of invoices.
• Manage and assist skilled craft workers in performing their assigned duties under close supervision.
• Train and supervise workers on company policies, safety practices, regulations and procedures.
• Provides leadership and influences training and development of subordinates to improve their capabilities.
• Assists in the recruitment of new talent of skilled craft and trades people.
  
  
  

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years of experience managing crews on large construction jobsites.
• Minimum age of 18+
• Prior leadership experience required (2 years)
• Comprehensive knowledge of multiple plumbing systems and material applications.
• Minimum of 6 years’ experience.
• $1.00 increase to base pay if licensed.
• Be able to communicate in English both verbally and written.
• Valid drive license for occasional driving of company trucks.
• Ability to problems solve, and draw conclusions.
• General knowledge of construction principles/processes required
• Proven commitment to Safety and building relationships team
• Experience managing Field Staff
• Knowledge of proper use of equipment, materials and supplies used on construction projects
• Previous experience on construction projects
• Ability to work independently and complete daily activities according to work schedule
• Ability to meet attendance schedule with dependability and consistency
• Proof of Identity and Employment Authorization
  
  
  

McCarthy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.