Plumbing Foreman

Jet Industries, Inc.; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & dental

Vision coverage

401K matching

Paid holidays

Life insurance

Jet University training

Job summary

Jet Industries Inc. is seeking a Plumbing Foreman to organize field work, review drawings, and supervise journeymen and apprentices on large commercial and TI projects in Oregon. You will coordinate with the general contractor, prepare submittals, and manage change orders to protect project schedules.

The role requires reading project plans, communicating clearly with crews, and ensuring safety standards are followed on site. A valid driver’s license and English proficiency are essential.

Qualifications

• Active driver's license and clean driving record.
• 2+ years of plumbing foreman experience preferred.
• Experience with large commercial, mixed-use, apartment, remodel, and TI projects.
• Ability to read and follow plans and specs.
• Effective communication with crew, vendors, and contractors on site.
• Basic English proficiency for safety and on-site communication.

Responsibilities

• Organize projects in the field and maintain knowledge of project parameters.
• Study project drawings and specifications, including scope of work defined by contract.
• Maintain communication with the General contractor and attend project meetings.
• Maintain records, submittals, and COR/change orders; submit to project manager monthly.
• Submit RFIs and maintain logs of all RFI's and change orders.
• Maintain a clean work site; install plumbing systems; train journeymen and apprentices.
• Supervise Jet personnel and manage timesheets; report tardiness/disciplines to the GM.
• Coordinate with other trades to avoid conflicts and optimize scheduling.

Skills

Driver's license

Plumbing foreman

Plans & specs

Communication

English proficiency

Large projects

Job description

Jet Industries Inc. is a nationwide, family-owned contractor that has thrived in business since 1977 by fostering an entrepreneurial culture that has led to our diversified construction trades. Our company lives and breathes our core values of Integrity, Customer Service Excellence, Teamwork, Accountability, and Safety.

Join the Jet Family

Benefits At Jet Industries

• Affordable Medical/Vision & Dental coverage for you and your family.
• Retirement Program 401K Matching (3%).
• A safety-first, family-like workplace.
• Paid Holidays (6 Days) and PTO.
• Employer-paid life and AD&D insurance.
• A diverse internal training program, Jet University, is available to the team.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Organize projects in the field and maintain active knowledge of project parameters.
• Obtain and study the project drawings and specifications, including the scope of work as defined by our contract with the General contractor.
• Maintain open communication with the General contractor and attend project meetings.
• Maintain records, documents, and approved submittals. Notify the project manager if there are missing submittals.
• Maintain a daily log of potential changes or back charges and unusual circumstances that may warrant attention. Report back charges and change orders to the project managers. If the project manager agrees to change the order, then fill out a change order request and submit it to the project manager to include in monthly billings before the 20th of every month. Maintain a log of all Change order requests (COR).
• Write and submit all requests for information (RFI’s) and maintain a log of all RFI’s.
• Maintain a clean work site.
• Install plumbing systems.
• Train journeymen, apprentices, and laborers.
• Supervise all Jet personnel for whom you are responsible. Report tardiness and disciplinary issues to the general manager.
• Maintain a daily record of timesheets for all Jet employees that you are responsible for. Submit timesheets to the office. Sign off on all timesheets before submitting them to the office.
• Maintain a positive workplace; coordinate in advance with other trades, especially other Jet divisions. Resolve issues between other Jet divisions before reporting to the General contractor.

Minimum Qualifications And Experience

• Active driver's license with an acceptable driving record
• 2+ years of Plumbing Foreman Experience preferred
• Experience with large commercial, mixed-use, apartment, remodel, and TI projects
• Ability to read and follow plans and specs
• Ability to communicate effectively with the direct crew, maximize efficiency, meet project schedules, and deliver high-quality projects on time
• Basic Proficiency in English required. Candidates must have a basic understanding of English for safety purposes and to communicate with colleagues, vendors, and contractors on-site effectively. The ability to follow instructions and engage with the team is essential for success in this role.

As an equal opportunity employer Jet Industries will hire without consideration of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or disability. Jet Industries also enforces a zero-tolerance drug policy.

Jet Industries Inc. is a nationwide, family-owned, contractor that has thrived in business since 1977 by fostering an entrepreneurial culture that has led to our diversified construction trades.

This same culture has helped us create a cohesive work environment. Our company lives and breathes our core values of Integrity, Customer Service Excellence, Teamwork, Accountability, and Safety. Our start-to-finish services include heating, air conditioning, plumbing, electrical, engineering, fire protection, and maintenance. Our team completes every job with efficiency, safety, and organization in mind, ensuring the best possible results, every time. You can always count on us to minimize project waste, maintain an organized project schedule, and deliver a high‑quality product.