Foreman (Plumbing)

MissionHires, on behalf of a leading contractor, is seeking an experienced Plumbing/Piping Foreman to lead field crews on commercial/industrial projects in Texas. The ideal candidate is a safety-first, hands-on leader who can plan work, mentor apprentices, enforce quality standards, coordinate schedules and materials, and partner closely with superintendents to meet production goals. Union membership is required.

• Facilitate and model a safe work culture; ensure crew fitness for duty daily
• Conduct weekly toolbox talks and answer or escalate technical safety questions
• Participate in incident investigations; complete safety/incident reports on time
• Maintain a consistently clean, safe, and organized work area
• Orient new crew members to jobsite procedures and expectations
• Assess crew competency; set benchmarks for quality and productivity
• Assign individual and crew tasks and manage daily priorities
• Coordinate OJT for apprentices and facilitate journeyman mentoring
• Set and maintain work standards; communicate behavioral expectations to sustain morale and productivity
• Promote teamwork and perform craftwork alongside the crew
• Interpret project plans/schedules; align daily/weekly activities to production goals
• Verify tools, equipment, and materials are available and complete for planned work
• Identify plan/schedule gaps and communicate needs and deficiencies to appropriate parties
• Translate general requirements into actionable task plans and assignments
• Review and adjust activities to meet established production schedules
• Notify superintendent of equipment and material shortages
• Collaborate with crew to overcome work challenges
• Resolve or escalate scheduling conflicts with other crews/contractors
• Ensure completed work meets specifications, plans/blueprints, and quality standards
• Inspect work and drive timely resolution of deficiencies; recommend process improvements
• Prepare required reports and maintain a foreman’s log/diary
• Ensure daily Task Hazard Analyses (THA) are performed and documented before work begins
• Assist superintendent with tracking production, progress, and completing quality reports
• Maintain accurate daily timekeeping; document late starts, early outs, and absences
• Recommend personnel actions, including hiring, promotions, and discipline
• Perform additional assignments as requested

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 5+ years’ experience as a qualified tradesperson in plumbing/piping
• Strong leadership and supervisory skills with proven crew management experience
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations and company safety policies/procedures; OSHA-30 required or obtained within 6 months of hire
• Familiarity with other construction trades and crafts
• Strong planning, scheduling, and organizational skills
• Effective problem-solving and conflict resolution abilities
• Ability to manage differences and diversity in the workplace
• Proficient oral and written communication skills
• Ability to handle administrative duties (reports, logs, documentation, timekeeping)
• Effective use of computers and job-related technology
• Ability to read/interpret plans, blueprints, and specifications
• Active Texas Journeyman Plumber license may be required for those performing/supervising plumbing work
• Employment contingent upon active membership in the appropriate local trade union