Plumbing Foreman

SIEGMAN AND SCHAEFER

Schaefer Mechanical Services, Inc. is a 30-year-old company experiencing renewed growth and offering unique benefits to support your long-term career development. We invest in our people through training, mentorship, and advancement opportunities, with performance-based incentives, access to industry-leading tools and resources, and a supportive environment built to help you thrive in your trade.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Plumbing Foreman

Reports to: Project Manager / Operations Manager

Department: New Construction

Direct Reports: Plumbing Mechanics, Apprentices, and Helpers assigned to the crew

Primary Purpose:

Lead and supervise plumbing crews on new construction projects, ensuring installations are completed safely, on schedule, on budget, and in full compliance with project specifications and plumbing codes - supporting the company's mission to "Protect the Health of the Nation."

Qualifications

Certification:

• Valid Maryland driver's license (required)
• Maryland Journeyman Plumber's License (required)
• Maryland Master Plumber's License (preferred)

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Proven ability to lead, schedule, and motivate a plumbing crew
• Expert proficiency installing, troubleshooting, and repairing plumbing systems and fixtures
• Strong ability to read, interpret, and lay out work from blueprints and plumbing schematics
• Thorough knowledge of plumbing codes, standards, and inspection requirements
• Ability to plan material and labor needs and manage to a project budget and schedule
• Skilled with hand and power tools used in plumbing
• Strong communication, coordination, and conflict-resolution skills across trades
• Working knowledge of OSHA and jobsite safety management

Experience:

• Minimum 5 years of plumbing experience, including at least 2 years in a lead or foreman role
• New construction plumbing experience highly preferred

Primary Duties:

• Plan, organize, and direct the daily activities of the plumbing crew on assigned projects
• Lay out work from blueprints and schematics and assign tasks to crew members
• Ensure all installations meet project specifications, plumbing codes, and company quality standards
• Coordinate with project managers, general contractors, inspectors, and other trades to keep work on schedule and avoid conflicts
• Monitor labor hours, productivity, and material usage against the project budget; communicate needs and variances to management
• Enforce all OSHA, national, and local safety standards on the jobsite
• Mentor, train, and develop mechanics, apprentices, and helpers
• Conduct quality-control inspections and correct deficiencies before inspection
• Maintain accurate daily reports, timecards, and documentation
• Manage proper inventory, care, and security of assigned tools and equipment

Key Expectations:

• Lead by example with professionalism, reliability, and a safety-first mindset
• Hold the crew accountable to schedule, quality, and conduct standards
• Participate in and lead training to advance the team's skills
• Represent the company positively with clients, inspectors, coworkers, and contractors
• Preference will be given to military veterans.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $27.00 - $35.00 per hour

Benefits: 401(k); 401(k) 3% Match; Dental insurance; Employee assistance program; Health insurance; Health savings account; Life insurance; Paid time off; Professional development assistance; Retirement plan; Vision insurance

Schedule: 8-hour shift; Monday to Friday; Nights as needed; Overtime; Weekends as needed; Year-round work

Supplemental Pay: Overtime pay

License/Certification: Maryland Journeyman Plumbing License (Required); Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person - Westminster, MD 21157

The responsibilities outlined above are representative but not exhaustive. Additional tasks may be assigned as required by management to meet operational needs.