Direct Hire Opportunity – Plumbing Foreman

Job Title: Plumbing Foreman
Location: Carmel, IN 
Employment Type: Full-Time, Non-Exempt
Pay Range: 33.00 – 44.00 per hour
On-Call: No on-call
Overtime: As needed
 

Position Summary

Superior Skilled Trades is hiring a Plumbing Foreman to plan, coordinate, and supervise plumbing construction activities for commercial, industrial, and remodeling projects across the Indiana region. The Foreman provides hands-on leadership to plumbing crews, ensures quality workmanship, maintains project schedules, enforces safety standards, and ensures compliance with project specifications. This is a direct-hire opportunity with long-term growth potential.

Primary Responsibilities

• Supervise, organize, and coordinate plumbing crews on assigned projects

• Assign tasks based on employee skill level and training

• Train, mentor, and evaluate apprentices and journeymen

• Review and interpret project specifications, contracts, drawings, and blueprints

• Attend construction and coordination meetings

• Monitor project progress and enforce schedules

• Conduct daily inspections to ensure safety and quality compliance

• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and administrators

• Monitor material, tool, and equipment usage

• Identify and resolve job-related issues

• Enforce company and OSHA safety standards

• Perform additional duties as needed

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Minimum 6 years commercial or industrial plumbing experience

• Minimum 2 years lead, journeyman, or foreman experience

• Knowledge of IPC, UPC, and Indiana/local plumbing codes

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, isometric drawings, specifications, and submittals

• Proficient in layout, material take-offs, and installation of plumbing systems including domestic water, sanitary, vent, storm, natural gas, and hydronic systems

• Experience with copper soldering and brazing, steel thread weld and groove, cast iron no-hub, PEX, and CPVC

• Ability to perform system commissioning and pressure testing

• Strong skills in planning, crew scheduling, and mentoring

• Proven track record in safety, quality, and productivity

• Proficiency with email, PDFs, and field applications such as Bluebeam, PlanGrid, Procore, or similar

• Valid driver’s license and insurable driving record

• Ability to lift 50 pounds, work at heights, in confined spaces, and in various weather conditions

• Ability to work overtime and weekends as needed

• Must pass a pre-employment background check and drug screen

Key Competencies

• Strong knowledge of plumbing systems and construction methods

• Ability to read and interpret construction documents

• Effective team leadership and supervisory ability

• Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills

• Dependable and safety-focused

Benefits

• Company-paid benefits package

• Health Savings Account with company contribution and match

• 401(k) with company match

• Paid time off

• Annual bonus

• Holiday bonus

• Anniversary bonus program

• Phone allowance

• Company truck or van depending on role

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