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.