Plumbing Foreman

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionTraveling Commercial Plumbing Superintendent / Senior Plumbing Foreman $50–$60 Per Hour + Per Diem + Company Vehicle or Vehicle Reimbursement Long-Term Hospital or Data Center Projects | North Carolina / South Carolina Leeds Professional Resources is recruiting an experienced Commercial Plumbing Superintendent or Senior Plumbing Foreman for an established commercial plumbing contractor with long-term construction projects in North or South Carolina. This opportunity is specifically for a plumbing construction professional with extensive experience leading commercial plumbing installation crews, coordinating complex piping systems, and managing large-scale construction projects. This is NOT a general construction superintendent, civil underground utilities, or HVAC-only position. Candidates must have substantial commercial or industrial plumbing installation experience. ResponsibilitiesDirect commercial and industrial plumbing installation operations on large-scale construction projects.Supervise 20+ plumbing field employees, including foremen, journeymen, apprentices, laborers, and subcontractors.Oversee installation of domestic water, sanitary sewer, storm drainage, waste and vent piping systems.Manage installation of copper, cast iron, PVC, CPVC, PEX, stainless steel, and specialty piping systems.Supervise installation of commercial plumbing equipment, including water heaters, booster pumps, circulating pumps, storage tanks, expansion tanks, drains, and plumbing fixtures.Read and interpret plumbing blueprints, construction drawings, specifications, and applicable codes.Coordinate manpower, materials, equipment, deliveries, and installation schedules.Develop daily production plans and four-week look-ahead schedules.Monitor field productivity, installation quality, project milestones, and safety compliance.Coordinate with project managers, general contractors, and other construction trades.Maintain daily reports, as-built documentation, safety inspections, and project updates.Conduct toolbox talks, job hazard analyses, and OSHA-compliant safety activities. Required Qualifications10+ years of commercial or industrial plumbing experience.Proven experience as a Commercial Plumbing Foreman, General Foreman, Plumbing Superintendent, or comparable plumbing field leader.Experience directly supervising plumbing crews of 20 or more employees.Experience leading plumbing operations on large-scale commercial construction projects valued at $7.5 million or more.Strong technical understanding of domestic water, sanitary sewer, storm drainage, waste and vent systems.Ability to read commercial plumbing blueprints and manage complex installations.Experience coordinating manpower, materials, construction schedules, and subcontractors.OSHA 30 certification or willingness to obtain within 90 days of hire.Journeyman plumbing card or state plumbing license preferred; equivalent experience considered.Ability to travel extensively and remain on long-term assignments away from home. Preferred QualificationsHospital or healthcare facility plumbing construction.Data center construction.Large-scale commercial or industrial plumbing installations.Experience coordinating multiple plumbing crews and complex piping systems. Compensation & Travel$50.00–$60.00 per hour, depending on experience.Additional per diem based on assigned jobsite location.Company vehicle or vehicle reimbursement.Long-term project assignment in North or South Carolina.Full-time, onsite field leadership position.Extensive travel required, potentially up to 90%.Extended workdays and five- to six-day workweeks may be required based on project schedules. Ideal Candidate We are seeking a plumbing professional who has built a career in the commercial plumbing trade and advanced into field leadership. You understand plumbing installation methods, know how to lead crews of skilled tradespeople, can interpret complex drawings, and take ownership of field production, quality, safety, and scheduling. General construction supervision alone does not meet the technical requirements of this position. Apply TodayIf you are an experienced Commercial Plumbing Superintendent, Traveling Plumbing Superintendent, Plumbing General Foreman, or Senior Plumbing Foreman seeking a long-term opportunity on a major construction project, Leeds Professional Resources would like to connect with you.Apply today for confidential consideration or contact Bella Garcia on LinkedIn for immediate consideration.