Plumbing Foreman

Are you looking for a career with an established company, great pay & benefits, work/life balance and a company that values their employees? That is just the beginning of what we offer here at Comfort Systems USA Southwest!

Position Summary

To manage and supervise the installation of the mechanical or plumbing systems on a CSUSASW project to meet or beat the qualified budget. Your expectation is to manage the manpower in a safe and productive manner at all times. You will be responsible to execute the budgeted manpower plan set forth by the Project Management Team that was put together in collaboration with you, and your Superintendent. All daily activities will correspond with your 3 week look ahead, this will include procuring materials, Pre-Fab, and company tools in a timely manner.

Essential Skills

Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Must have sound knowledge of your trade profession.
• Must have sound knowledge of OSHA requirements as they apply to construction.
• Good organizational skills
• Ability to communicate with a diverse range of people when in the field.
• Ability to understand the field requirements of the industry.
• Sound knowledge of your trade specific code requirements.
• Excellent troubleshooting skills.
  
  

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Promote CSUSASW safety culture.
• Create and manage a team culture with all CSUSASW employees and depts.
• Review and understand plans, specifications, submittals, IOMs, and scope on each project.
• Prepare a 3week look ahead weekly and a schedule the proper mix of manpower and submit to your project management team and Superintendent on Mondays.
• Ensure that tools and materials are sufficient to work productively.
• Coordinate with the General Foreman and/or Superintendent, manpower needs.
• Communicate with Superintendent to maintain a proper ratio of apprentices to journeyman on all projects to meet the qualified crew rate for the project.
• Daily correspondence with General foreman, PM/PE and General Contractor
• Must be capable to do a complete 90% take off from blueprints.
• Detail all equipment, including but not limited to fan coils, air handlers, pumps, chillers, boilers.
  
  

and cooling towers, vav’s heat exchangers, fixtures, etc.

• Set and manage daily goals for the crew.
• Coordinate all start-up activities, use start up pre-check list and start up forms. Min 1 week prior to needing start up on site.
• Work with CSUSW SW General Foreman to coordinate and manage all sub-contractors.
• Manage and maintain all company assets. (Electronic Devices, Tools, Etc.)
• Have all personal tools required by CSUSA SW, as listed in the Employee Handbook.
• Know and enforce company policies and procedures, including safety.
• Work with and train journeymen and apprentices.
• Provide opportunities for on-the-job training.
• Perform Quality inspection of installations daily to ensure spec and code compliance.
• Ensure that installation is according to job specifications, plans, and contract documents.
• Work to build a professional relationship with General Contractors and Engineers in a professional manner.
• Coordinate installation with other trades and General Contractor.
• Maximize shop prefabrication.
• Attend and actively participate in weekly onsite staff meeting with Project Management Team.
• Attend and run weekly jobsite meetings with crews to discuss the current state of the project.
• Maintain updated "as-builts" and progress drawings weekly.
• Organize the job in such a way that material handling is kept to a minimum.
• Manage CDR for the employee’s time daily.
• Eliminate emergency material and manpower needs.
• Maintain company vehicles. This includes washing the vehicles Bi-monthly at a minimum.
• Always represent Comfort Systems USA Southwest in a professional manner.
  
  

Complete Daily And Weekly Paperwork

including but not limited to the following:

• 3 week look-a-head.
• Foreman daily report- Detailed documentation of the day’s events
• Job Safety meetings, toolbox talks and job site walks.
• Subcontractor’s required paperwork
• Receiving log
• Daily goals
• Meeting notes
• Document conversations with General Contractor or other trades that pertain to the job.
• Employee counseling when necessary.
• Material Safety Data Sheets-in compliance with General Contractor and OSHA
• Maintain CDR for all employees working on your projects.
  
  

Supervisory Responsibilities

Must be able to Manage 1-3 Lead personnel who supervise a total of 10 or more employees in the job site specific leadman position. You are responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of this unit. Also need to be able to directly supervise approximately 1-20 non-supervisory employees. Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include training employees; planning, assigning, directing work, and addressing complaints and resolving problems. It is your obligation to detail, order materials, and schedule manpower that corresponds with your 3 week look ahead.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive salary.
• Growth opportunities within a leading company.
• A collaborative and supportive work culture.
• The opportunity to make a significant impact in a thriving industry.
  
  

Military and Veterans Encouraged to Apply!

Pre-Employment drug screen, clean MVR, and background check required.

M/F/V/H EOE, Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

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