Master Plumber: Lead Installations & Code Compliance

Hyp-tro Building Services; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Hyp-tro Building Services is seeking a skilled Master Plumber to oversee and certify plumbing work across commercial and residential projects in the Bethesda area. The role requires strong leadership, deep knowledge of codes, and the ability to coordinate with inspectors, subcontractors, and management.

The successful candidate will review project scopes, supervise installations, and ensure permits and inspections are completed in compliance with all regulations.

Qualifications

• Active Master Plumber license in the applicable jurisdiction.
• Minimum 5 years of plumbing experience.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications, code requirements, and work orders.

Responsibilities

• Perform and supervise plumbing installations, repairs, replacements, inspections, and maintenance services.
• Review project scopes, drawings, service requests, and field conditions to determine labor, material, and equipment needs.
• Ensure all work complies with local, state, and federal plumbing codes and permit requirements.
• Pull or support plumbing permits where required, based on licensing authority and project location.
• Diagnose plumbing issues, including leaks, drainage problems, water heater issues, sewer line concerns, fixture failures, and piping deficiencies.
• Coordinate with project managers, property managers, building engineers, inspectors, vendors, and subcontractors.
• Provide accurate field documentation, photos, material lists, service notes, and completion reports.
• Lead or mentor apprentices, journeyman plumbers, helpers, and subcontracted labor when assigned.
• Support estimating by identifying required labor hours, materials, equipment, and possible change order conditions.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and professional work environment at all times.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Reading blueprints/drawings

Code compliance

Education

Master Plumber License

Tools

Service software

Mobile work orders

Job description

Hyp-tro Building Services is seeking a skilled Master Plumber to oversee and certify plumbing work across commercial and residential projects in the Bethesda area. The role requires strong leadership, deep knowledge of codes, and the ability to coordinate with inspectors, subcontractors, and management.

The successful candidate will review project scopes, supervise installations, and ensure permits and inspections are completed in compliance with all regulations.