Plumber Foreman

Hardy Corp; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Training opportunities

Job summary

Hardy Corporation is seeking a Plumber Foreman to oversee installation, maintenance, and repair of plumbing systems across commercial, industrial, residential, and government projects. You will lead field crews, plan daily work, and ensure compliance with project specs, codes, and standards.

The role requires strong leadership, blueprint reading, and safety discipline, with travel to multiple job sites as needed. Join a trusted, long‑standing mechanical services team delivering quality projects.

Qualifications

• Valid Journeyman Plumber license; Foreman experience preferred.
• 5+ years of plumbing experience in commercial, industrial, or residential construction.
• 3+ years in a lead, foreman, or supervisory role.
• Must be willing to travel.
• Strong knowledge of plumbing systems, materials, and installation practices.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and specifications.
• Knowledge of plumbing codes and jobsite safety procedures.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to successfully pass a federal background check.
• Physical ability to work in demanding jobsite conditions.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Lead, direct, and mentor plumbers and apprentices.
• Supervise plumbing crews, assigning work tasks.
• Assign daily work activities and monitor productivity.
• Provide technical guidance, on‑the‑job training, and performance feedback.
• Promote a professional, respectful, and safety‑focused work environment.
• Oversee the installation of water, waste, vent, storm, and gas piping systems.
• Ensure proper installation of fixtures, valves, pumps, water heaters, and equipment.
• Verify pipe sizing, layout, slopes, elevations, and system integrity.
• Address field issues, change conditions, and corrective work as needed.
• Read and interpret blueprints, specifications, plumbing schematics, and details.
• Coordinate work with project managers, inspectors, subcontractors, and other trades.
• Attend jobsite meetings and communicate progress, manpower needs, and material requirements.
• Identify drawing conflicts and assist with constructability solutions.
• Enforce company safety policies and jobsite safety rules.
• Conduct daily safety meetings and toolbox talks.
• Ensure compliance with codes and OSHA regulations.
• Identify hazards and implement corrective actions.
• Plan work sequences and manpower requirements to meet schedules.
• Order, stage, and manage materials, tools, and equipment.
• Track labor hours, productivity, and job progress.
• Minimize waste and support efficient use of resources.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Blueprint reading

Safety procedures

Travel willingness

Problem solving

Team coordination

Education

Journeyman Plumber license

Foreman experience preferred

Job description

Do you enjoy working in a stable work environment? Do you prefer routine and following a set process? Do you enjoy doing detailed, accurate work in a structured work environment, if so keep reading!

Hardy Corporation has been providing mechanical services for over 80 years.

Below are some of the skills, qualifications, and benefits of the position. This is not meant to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, based on the job site objectives, the ability to travel, competencies, and goals the skills needed will vary.

CORE VALUES

• Trustworthy
• Positive Work Ethic
• Team Player

PURPOSE OF POSITION

The Plumber Foreman is responsible for overseeing and coordinating the installation, maintenance, and repair of plumbing systems on commercial, industrial, residential, or government construction projects. This role leads field crews, plans daily work activities, and ensures all plumbing work is performed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with project specifications, plumbing codes, and company standards.

The Plumber Foreman demonstrates trustworthiness by consistently following company processes, enforcing safety and code requirements, and communicating honestly and transparently with project leadership. A positive work ethic is shown through strong jobsite leadership, proactive planning, and a commitment to quality, productivity, and accountability. As a team player, the Plumber Foreman works closely with field personnel, project management, contractors, and other trades to support coordinated execution and timely project completion.

Serving as the primary liaison between the field and project teams, the Plumber Foreman uses these core values to guide decision‑making and ensure successful project outcomes.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Leadership & Supervision

• Lead, direct, and mentor plumbers and apprentices.

• Supervise plumbing crews, assigning work tasks.

• Assign daily work activities and monitor productivity.
• Provide technical guidance, on‑the‑job training, and performance feedback.
• Promote a professional, respectful, and safety‑focused work environment.

Plumbing Installation & Oversight

• Oversee the installation of water, waste, vent, storm, and gas piping systems.
• Ensure proper installation of fixtures, valves, pumps, water heaters, and specialty plumbing equipment.
• Verify pipe sizing, layout, slopes, elevations, and system integrity.
• Address field issues, change conditions, and corrective work as needed.

Blueprint Reading & Coordination

• Read and interpret blueprints, specifications, plumbing schematics, and details.
• Coordinate work with project managers, inspectors, subcontractors, and other trades.
• Attend jobsite meetings and communicate progress, manpower needs, and material requirements.
• Identify drawing conflicts and assist with constructability solutions.

Safety & Code Compliance

• Enforce company safety policies and jobsite safety rules.
• Conduct daily safety meetings and toolbox talks.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and national plumbing codes, OSHA regulations, and job‑specific requirements.
• Identify hazards and implement corrective actions.

Planning & Resource Management

• Plan work sequences and manpower requirements to meet project schedules.
• Order, stage, and manage materials, tools, and equipment.
• Track labor hours, productivity, and job progress.
• Minimize waste and support efficient use of resources.

• Managing tools, materials, and equipment.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• Valid Journeyman Plumber license; Foreman experience preferred.
• 5+ years of plumbing experience in commercial, industrial, or residential construction.
• 3+ years in a lead, foreman, or supervisory role.
• Must be willing to travel
• Strong knowledge of plumbing systems, materials, and installation practices.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and specifications.
• Knowledge of plumbing codes and jobsite safety procedures.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to successful pass a federal background check
• Physical ability to work in demanding jobsite conditions.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Preferred

• Experience on commercial, industrial, or government projects.
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification.
• Experience coordinating inspections and code officials.
• Experience with medical gas, process piping, or large plumbing systems.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Jobsite environment—indoors, outdoors, and potentially in confined spaces or elevated areas.
• Requires standing, climbing, lifting 50+ lbs, and working with tools.
• Work may involve travel between job sites.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Competitive hourly wage
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement plan
• Paid time off and holidays
• Training and advancement opportunities

RELEVANT INFORMATION: This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job‑related instructions and to perform any other job‑related duties requested by their supervisor.