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Foreperson (Plumbing)

San Antonio, Texas
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Plumber
#785963
Remote / WFH
MissionHires

Job Description

Qualifications
The ideal candidate is a seasoned trades professional with strong leadership, scheduling, and communication skills, able to mentor teams, solve problems on-site, and partner closely with the superintendent to meet project goals
High school diploma or equivalent
5+ years’ experience as a qualified tradesperson in plumbing/piping
Familiarity with other construction trades and crafts
Knowledge of OSHA safety regulations and company safety policies/procedures
OSHA-30 certification (or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire)
Strong leadership and supervisory skills with proven crew management experience
Strong oral and written communication skills
Demonstrated ability to solve problems, resolve conflicts, and manage workplace diversity
Strong planning and scheduling capabilities with experience meeting production goals
Ability to handle administrative duties, including completion of required documents and reports
Proficiency with computers and relevant jobsite technology
Ability to read and interpret plans/blueprints and ensure work to specification
An active Texas Journeyman Plumber license may be required for performing and supervising field work
Employment contingent upon active membership in the appropriate local trade union
Responsibilities
MissionHires, on behalf of a leading construction contractor, is seeking a General Foreman - Plumbing and Piping to lead field crews, drive a proactive safety culture, uphold quality standards, and deliver to production schedules
This hands-on role oversees daily planning, task assignment, apprentice development, and inter-trade coordination while maintaining documentation, timekeeping, and compliance with OSHA and company procedures
Facilitate and champion a safe work culture and ensure fit-for-work compliance daily
Conduct weekly toolbox talks and answer technical safety questions (or escalate to competent authority)
Participate in incident investigations; complete incident and safety reports within required timeframes
Maintain a consistently clean, safe, and organized work area
Orient new crew members to the job and assess crew competency and capability
Establish quality and productivity benchmarks; set and maintain work standards and expectations
Assign individual and crew tasks; translate work requirements into prioritized daily/weekly plans
Coordinate on-the-job training for apprentices and facilitate journeyman-led mentoring
Promote teamwork, morale, and productivity; perform related craftwork alongside crew
Review project plans and schedules to ensure daily/weekly activities meet production goals
Verify availability and completeness of required tools and materials; advise on shortages
Identify plan/schedule deficiencies and communicate them to appropriate stakeholders
Adjust project activities and task schedules to meet production milestones
Resolve or escalate scheduling conflicts with other crews and contractors
Ensure completed work meets specifications, plans/blueprints, and quality standards
Inspect completed work and drive timely resolution of issues; recommend process improvements
Prepare required reports and maintain a foreman’s log/diary
Ensure daily Task Hazard Analysis (THA) is performed and recorded before work begins
Assist superintendent with production tracking, work progress, and quality reports
Maintain accurate daily timekeeping records, documenting late starts, early outs, and absences
Recommend personnel actions including hiring, promotions, and discipline
Perform additional assignments as requested or needed
Job description
MissionHires, on behalf of a leading construction contractor, is seeking a General Foreman - Plumbing and Piping to lead field crews, drive a proactive safety culture, uphold quality standards, and deliver to production schedules. This hands-on role oversees daily planning, task assignment, apprentice development, and inter-trade coordination while maintaining documentation, timekeeping, and compliance with OSHA and company procedures. The ideal candidate is a seasoned trades professional with strong leadership, scheduling, and communication skills, able to mentor teams, solve problems on-site, and partner closely with the superintendent to meet project goals.

How You'll Contribute
• Facilitate and champion a safe work culture and ensure fit-for-work compliance daily
• Conduct weekly toolbox talks and answer technical safety questions (or escalate to competent authority)
• Participate in incident investigations; complete incident and safety reports within required timeframes
• Maintain a consistently clean, safe, and organized work area
• Orient new crew members to the job and assess crew competency and capability
• Establish quality and productivity benchmarks; set and maintain work standards and expectations
• Assign individual and crew tasks; translate work requirements into prioritized daily/weekly plans
• Coordinate on-the-job training for apprentices and facilitate journeyman-led mentoring
• Promote teamwork, morale, and productivity; perform related craftwork alongside crew
• Review project plans and schedules to ensure daily/weekly activities meet production goals
• Verify availability and completeness of required tools and materials; advise on shortages
• Identify plan/schedule deficiencies and communicate them to appropriate stakeholders
• Adjust project activities and task schedules to meet production milestones
• Resolve or escalate scheduling conflicts with other crews and contractors
• Ensure completed work meets specifications, plans/blueprints, and quality standards
• Inspect completed work and drive timely resolution of issues; recommend process improvements
• Prepare required reports and maintain a foreman’s log/diary
• Ensure daily Task Hazard Analysis (THA) is performed and recorded before work begins
• Assist superintendent with production tracking, work progress, and quality reports
• Maintain accurate daily timekeeping records, documenting late starts, early outs, and absences
• Recommend personnel actions including hiring, promotions, and discipline
• Perform additional assignments as requested or needed

What Makes You a Great Fit
• High school diploma or equivalent
• 5+ years’ experience as a qualified tradesperson in plumbing/piping
• Familiarity with other construction trades and crafts
• Knowledge of OSHA safety regulations and company safety policies/procedures
• OSHA-30 certification (or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire)
• Strong leadership and supervisory skills with proven crew management experience
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to solve problems, resolve conflicts, and manage workplace diversity
• Strong planning and scheduling capabilities with experience meeting production goals
• Ability to handle administrative duties, including completion of required documents and reports
• Proficiency with computers and relevant jobsite technology
• Ability to read and interpret plans/blueprints and ensure work to specification
• An active Texas Journeyman Plumber license may be required for performing and supervising field work
• Employment contingent upon active membership in the appropriate local trade union
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