Plumber Foreman

Plumber Foreman

The Plumber Foreman oversees plumbing crews on commercial construction, renovation, and service projects, ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and in full compliance with codes and quality standards. This role plans and coordinates daily activities, interprets blueprints and construction documents, installs and troubleshoots complex plumbing systems, and serves as a key liaison between field teams, project leadership, and other trades. The Plumber Foreman also plays a critical role in training and mentoring apprentices and journeyman plumbers while maintaining project profitability and customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and direct plumbing crews on commercial construction, renovation, and service projects.
• Plan, coordinate, and assign daily work activities to maximize productivity and meet project milestones.
• Read and interpret blueprints, specifications, and construction documents to guide installation and layout.
• Install, inspect, and troubleshoot plumbing systems including domestic water, sanitary waste, venting, storm drainage, and specialty piping systems.
• Coordinate with project managers, general contractors, subcontractors, and other trades to maintain workflow and project schedules.
• Ensure all work complies with local, state, and federal codes, as well as company quality standards.
• Conduct jobsite safety meetings and enforce OSHA and company safety policies.
• Track labor productivity, material usage, and overall project progress.
• Order, manage, and maintain tools, equipment, and materials required for assigned projects.
• Train, mentor, and develop apprentices and journeyman plumbers to enhance team skills and performance.
• Complete required reports, documentation, and timekeeping accurately and on time.

Essential Skills

• At least 4 years of direct management experience supervising plumbing crews.
• Strong experience in commercial construction plumbing, including installation and service work.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, specifications, and other construction documents.
• Hands-on expertise with plumbing systems such as domestic water, sanitary waste, venting, storm drainage, and specialty piping.
• Proficiency with piping layout, pipefitting, and pipe systems installation.
• Skilled in working with PVC and cast iron piping materials.
• Competence in soldering and pipe threading using appropriate hand tools.
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal plumbing codes and standards.
• Ability to lead safety meetings and enforce OSHA and company safety policies.
• Strong organizational skills to plan work, track labor productivity, material usage, and project progress.
• Effective communication and coordination skills for working with project managers, general contractors, subcontractors, and other trades.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• OSHA 10 certification.
• OSHA 30 certification.
• Experience managing tools, equipment, and materials across multiple projects.
• Demonstrated ability to resolve field issues while maintaining customer satisfaction and project profitability.

Why Work Here?

You will join a highly rated organization that values safety, training, and long-term career growth, offering a clear path from contract to permanent employment and advancement into leadership roles. Team members can access benefits early during the contract period and, upon conversion, enjoy comprehensive company-paid medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance coverage, along with a 401(k) plan featuring company match and profit-sharing potential. The company supports work-life balance with paid holidays and PTO that begins accruing on the first day, and invests heavily in professional development through fully paid in-house apprentice programs in plumbing, HVAC, sheet metal, and electrical. Employees also benefit from boot and clothing allowances, referral bonuses, and the opportunity to earn substantial bonuses by completing projects under budgeted labor hours and meeting or exceeding schedule goals, all within a culture known for strong job security and a collaborative environment.

Work Environment

The work environment is fast paced, safety focused, and highly collaborative, with a strong emphasis on adherence to OSHA standards and company safety policies. Team members work on commercial construction, renovation, and service projects using a variety of plumbing tools and equipment, including hand tools for piping layout, pipefitting, pipe threading, soldering, and installation of PVC and cast iron systems. The organization maintains a high overall rating for work-life balance and job security, and is recognized for its commitment to training and growth through a large, paid apprenticeship program. Crews operate in active jobsite settings where coordination with multiple trades is routine, and where productivity, quality, and safety are consistently prioritized.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Knoxville, TN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $40.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Knoxville, TN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 4, 2026.