Plumbing Foreman

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Plumbing Foreman

Job Description

This role leads plumbing installations and service work on custom homes and complex, high-end residential projects. The Plumbing Foreman manages field crews, coordinates materials and schedules, interprets plans and drawings, ensures code compliance, and maintains a safe, efficient, and professional jobsite. The position requires a proactive leader who can solve problems quickly, communicate clearly with clients and team members, and consistently deliver work that meets high quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead plumbing crews on high-end residential job sites with professionalism, efficiency, and a focus on quality workmanship.
• Interpret and work from architectural, plumbing, and construction plans, ensuring accurate layout and installation.
• Plan job schedules and workforce assignments in coordination with project leadership to keep projects on track.
• Research, locate, and order all necessary materials and parts for each project, including preparing accurate materials lists.
• Install, inspect, and oversee plumbing systems including water, waste, and vent piping, gas piping, radiant floor heating, boilers, and tankless water heaters.
• Size gas systems correctly and ensure proper design and installation of all plumbing and mechanical systems in custom homes.
• Coordinate and communicate effectively with clients, subcontractors, inspectors, and internal team members throughout each project.
• Handle conflicts or client concerns with professionalism, focusing on service-oriented and practical solutions.
• Ensure jobsite safety and compliance with OSHA regulations, company policies, and industry best practices.
• Perform and delegate daily tasks, including rough-in and new construction plumbing work, service tasks, and punch-list items.
• Complete and oversee job documentation, including change orders, project paperwork, and daily reporting.
• Support estimating, budgeting, and planning phases of projects as needed with field input and technical expertise.
• Utilize computer systems and software, including email and Bluebeam, to manage job documentation, submit reports, and send professional communications.
• Help oversee multiple jobs simultaneously and assist with scheduling and resource management across projects.
• Drive and care for a company service van when assigned, following all safety and driving policies.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and professional jobsite, ensuring tools, materials, and equipment are used and stored properly.
• Train, mentor, and guide less experienced plumbers and apprentices to support their growth and maintain high standards on site.
• Perform any additional related tasks required to keep projects running smoothly and efficiently.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a plumbing foreman or lead plumbing role on residential or custom home projects.
• Strong hands-on plumbing experience, including rough-in and new construction plumbing work.
• Deep understanding of plumbing codes and custom home plumbing systems.
• Proven experience with radiant heating systems, radiant floor heating, boiler systems, and gas system sizing.
• Strong knowledge of water, waste, and vent systems and their installation in residential construction.
• Ability to read, interpret, and work from blueprints, architectural drawings, plumbing plans, and construction documents.
• Demonstrated experience leading plumbing crews and coordinating work on active construction sites.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot complex plumbing and system issues.
• Strong leadership abilities with experience delegating tasks, managing crews, and holding teams accountable.
• Outstanding customer service skills and professional verbal and written communication abilities.
• Proficiency with basic computer systems and professional email communication.
• Experience with job documentation, including change orders, project paperwork, and daily reporting.
• Ability to manage scheduling, ordering materials, and organizing workforce assignments.
• OSHA certification and CPR certification, or willingness to obtain these certifications if not already held.
• Bilingual communication skills.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team, adapting to changing project needs.
• Reliable attendance and strong sense of responsibility for meeting project deadlines and quality standards.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Journeyman plumbing license or equivalent level of trade proficiency.
• Experience using Bluebeam or similar construction and plan review software.
• General computer literacy, including use of email and basic digital documentation tools.
• Experience working on high-end custom homes and with discerning residential clients.
• Skill in client communication and conflict resolution in the field.
• Familiarity with tankless water heaters and their installation and service.
• Comfort working within a crew size of approximately 10–12 people on construction sites.
• Flexibility to support multiple projects and adjust to changing priorities as needed.
• Ability to provide and use personal hand tools, including sawzalls and drills.
• Commitment to following safety procedures and using required PPE at all times.

Why Work Here?

You join a small, family-oriented company that values autonomy and trusts experienced professionals to do their work without micromanagement. The organization serves a stable, high-end customer base and consistently turns away more work than it can accept, providing strong job security and steady projects. You receive weekly pay both on contract and as a permanent employee, along with a clear vacation structure that grows with your tenure and a 401(k) plan with a company match after one year. The company offers genuine opportunities for growth and advancement, and you become part of a tight-knit team that takes pride in craftsmanship and long-term relationships with clients.

Work Environment

Work typically starts from a shop based in Tarzana, with project sites primarily located in Beverly Hills and the West Side. Standard hours are Monday through Friday, with shifts generally from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. or 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and optional Saturday work may be offered depending on project needs. You work on active construction sites, often as part of a crew of about 10–12 people, using hand tools such as sawzalls and drills, along with standard plumbing equipment. The environment emphasizes safety, requiring steel-toe boots and a hard hat, with safety glasses and gloves provided. Work involves both shop-based preparation and on-site installation and service in high-end residential settings, with an expectation of professional appearance and conduct appropriate for luxury homes and discerning clients.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Tarzana, CA 91356.

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $55.00/hr.

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)

This is a fully onsite position in Tarzana,CA 91356.

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 16, 2026.

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Company Description

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.