Plumbing Foreman

Plumbing Foreman / Sobieski Mechanical Contractors, Inc.

Sobieski Mechanical Contractors, Inc. is looking to hire a full-time Plumbing Foreman for our New Home Construction Division in the your area. Are you interested in a career with a growing company and supportive team? This job earns a competitive salary, depending on experience, plus bonus potential. We also offer excellent benefits, including a comprehensive benefits package, paid vacation and holidays, a 401(k) plan, free training, and a flexible work schedule. If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, apply today!

About J.F. Sobieski Mechanical Contractor:

J.F. Sobieski Mechanical Contractors, Inc. is an $90-million mechanical contracting company that serves Delaware, South Eastern PA, Richmond-Williamsburg, Virginia, and Maryland markets. We are the largest mechanical contractor in the tri-state area (DE, PA, MD) expanding into the Richmond, VA area. We do residential and commercial installations of HVAC, plumbing, sheet metal, and fire protection. We believe in three core values that have made our company successful: integrity in every decision we make, treating all team members like family, and courage to always make the right decisions. By putting an emphasis on these core values, we have been able to create strong, lasting relationships with our customers.

We acknowledge and value the talents and hard work of our team. Due to their dedication, we proudly offer great pay and benefits. We work as a team with the combined goal to grow as a company into experienced professionals. Which is why we offer unlimited earning potential, exceptional training, and career advancement opportunities.

A day in the life of an Plumbing Foreman for New Home Construction:

As a Plumbing Foreman, you provide oversight and direction for the field personnel. You ensure that materials are at the job site prior to scheduling the labor needed to complete the work. Applying your industry knowledge, you are able to evaluate the quality of work at each phase of construction. You assist with complex project installation challenges. As the liaison to offsite management, you report to and make recommendations to the project manager based on your observations.

Passionate about quality and safety, you confirm that proper procedures are being followed by all staff. You direct the subcontractors and field personnel, providing informal job site training and guidance in the plumbing methods that you are knowledgeable about. Under your excellent leadership, the field personnel are inspired to take great pride in their work. And, you get great satisfaction out of helping to ensure each project’s profitability while meeting deadlines for completion!

Qualification for an Plumbing Foreman- New Home Construction 

• Practical experience with plumbing construction
• Practical new construction experience
• Applicable state code knowledge
• Ability to pass a background check
• Ability to pass a drug screening
• Valid driver's license
• Acceptable driving record
• Exceptional leadership skills
• Establishes safety and work performance standards for subordinates.
• Performs related work as required.

 Preferred Skills:

• Thorough knowledge of the practices, methods, materials, tools, and equipment of the plumbing trade.
• Thorough knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions of the work.
• Ability to supervise the work of skilled and semi-skilled subordinates.
• Ability to analyze defects in equipment and to determine necessary repairs.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and to lay out work from prints, rough plans, sketches, and drawings.
• Ability to make estimates of labor and materials needed for jobs.
• Ability to maintain good working relationships with personnel of other departments.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in writing and verbally.
•  Skill in the use and care of the standard tools and equipment of the HVAC trade.

Journeyman certification is preferred but multiple factors will be taken into consideration. Do you have effective problem-solving skills? Are you diplomatic? Do you enjoy mentoring others? Are you passionate about quality? Do you have good communication and interpersonal skills? If so, you might just be perfect for this Plumbing Foreman / Sobieski Mechanical Contractors, Inc. position!

Foreman Work Schedule:

Full Time - Monday through Friday Day Shift