Plumbing Foreman - Travel Required

Creature; Birmingham (AL); Remote; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading integrated design-build firm in Birmingham, AL is seeking a Plumbing Foreman to oversee traveling plumbing crews across healthcare and commercial projects. This role emphasizes technical expertise, field leadership, and a strong commitment to safety and quality. The candidate must be a Licensed Journeyman or Master Plumber with significant experience in plumbing leadership and knowledge of relevant codes.

Qualifications

• Licensed Journeyman or Master Plumber with 8+ years of experience.
• Prior experience leading plumbing crews or foreman-level leadership.
• Strong knowledge of IPC/UPC codes and multi-state commercial installs.

Responsibilities

• Lead plumbing crews across multi-state projects, setting clear expectations.
• Interpret drawings and plumbing schematics for installations.
• Coordinate manpower, sequencing, and materials with Project Managers.

Skills

Leadership

Technical expertise in plumbing

Knowledge of IPC/UPC codes

Proficiency with Procore

Education

Licensed Journeyman or Master Plumber

Tools

Procore

Job description

Plumbing Foreman - Travel Required

Company Overview

Creature is an integrated design-build firm based in Birmingham, AL. We deliver facilities through our proprietary Design, Manufacture, Construct (DMC) methodology—a bold alternative to the outdated, siloed methods of the traditional Architecture, Engineering, and Construction industry. A cornerstone of our success is our in-house Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing trades, which drive speed, quality, and integration across every project.

Job Description

Creature is seeking a Plumbing Foreman to lead traveling plumbing crews across healthcare and commercial projects. This role requires technical expertise, field leadership, and a commitment to safety and quality. The Plumbing Foreman ensures that crews execute installations with precision, efficiency, and compliance—building better, faster, and smarter.

Role Expectations

• Lead plumbing crews across multi-state projects, setting clear expectations and maintaining accountability.
• Interpret drawings and plumbing schematics, directing layout and installation of DWV, domestic water, and vent systems.
• Coordinate manpower, sequencing, and materials with Project Managers and Superintendents.
• Drive prefab and modular installation methods, collaborating with production leadership for efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with all safety standards and oversee daily reporting, including Procore updates.
• Mentor apprentices and journeymen, modeling high-performance field culture.

Qualifications

• Licensed Journeyman or Master Plumber with 8+ years of experience.
• Prior experience leading plumbing crews or foreman-level leadership.
• Strong knowledge of IPC/UPC codes, medical facility standards, and multi-state commercial installs.
• Proficiency with Procore and digital reporting tools preferred.
• Valid driver’s license; willingness to travel 70–80%.
• Pre-employment drug screen required.