Senior Plumbing Foreman: Field Leader & Technical Mentor

EMCOR Group, Inc.; San Leandro, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 127,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

EMCOR Group, Inc. is seeking a Plumbing Foreman to provide senior technical leadership and field oversight for commercial plumbing service technicians in California. This role supports the Service Manager and Project Managers, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality plumbing service, repair, and small projects.

It functions above journeyman level and serves as the primary technical resource. The Foreman will lead advanced troubleshooting, assist in estimating, and mentor technicians while

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED or plumbing apprenticeship.
• 10+ years of commercial plumbing field experience, including service and repair work.
• Journeyman Plumber license required; Master Plumber license preferred where applicable.
• Strong working knowledge of commercial plumbing systems, codes, and best practices.
• Demonstrated leadership ability with experience mentoring or leading technicians.
• Extensive safety knowledge and commitment to safe work practices.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic computer skills and ability to utilize service management systems.
• Ability to organize and plan daily responsibilities effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced technical support, troubleshooting, and on-site training to plumbing service technicians.
• Support the Plumbing Service Manager and Project Managers in executing service work and small projects safely, on schedule, and within labor targets.
• Serve as the primary technical escalation point for complex plumbing service and repair issues.
• Ensure all work is performed in compliance with plumbing codes, company standards, and customer requirements.
• Assist in monitoring productivity and ensuring quoted work is completed within allotted labor hours.
• Support after-hours and emergency service response when required.
• Proactively identify potential warranty issues, rework, or customer credits and communicate concerns to management.
• Ensure technician compliance with all safety policies, procedures, and job hazard requirements.
• Assist in training and mentoring technicians to support skill development and succession planning.
• Maintain a clean, organized service vehicle and professional appearance.
• Act as the technical field liaison with dispatch during the Service Manager’s absence.
• Provide technical input to estimating and project management teams as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Verbal and written communication

Safety knowledge

Troubleshooting

Service management systems

Planning daily responsibilities

Mentoring technicians

Technical plumbing knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Journeyman Plumber license

Master Plumber license preferred

Tools

Service management systems

Job description

EMCOR Group, Inc. is seeking a Plumbing Foreman to provide senior technical leadership and field oversight for commercial plumbing service technicians in California. This role supports the Service Manager and Project Managers, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality plumbing service, repair, and small projects.

It functions above journeyman level and serves as the primary technical resource. The Foreman will lead advanced troubleshooting, assist in estimating, and mentor technicians while