Lead Plumber Commercial

Job Summary

Call Red Truck Plumbing is seeking a highly skilled and reliable Lead Plumber Commercial to oversee and execute large-scale commercial plumbing projects. The ideal candidate is a licensed professional with extensive experience in commercial construction, retrofits, and complex plumbing systems. In this role, you will be responsible for managing job sites, directing crews of journeymen and apprentices, ensuring strict code compliance, and delivering high-quality workmanship on schedule and within budget.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Leadership: Oversee daily operations on commercial job sites, ensuring projects are completed on time, within scope, and up to quality standards.
• System Installation & Maintenance: Install, repair, and maintain commercial plumbing systems, including water supply, sanitary drainage, gas lines, and storm systems.
• Blueprint Interpretation: Read, interpret, and work from commercial blueprints, schematics, and architectural plans to determine material requirements and system layouts.
• Team Supervision: Direct, train, and mentor journeymen and apprentice plumbers. Delegate tasks efficiently and ensure the crew maintains high productivity.
• Code Compliance & Safety: Ensure all plumbing work complies with local, state, and national building codes. Enforce OSHA safety standards and company safety policies on the job site.
• Trade Coordination: Collaborate seamlessly with General Contractors, project managers, and other trades (HVAC, Electrical) to prevent clashes and maintain project flow.
• Material Management: Estimate material needs, place orders, track inventory, and ensure necessary tools and equipment are available on site.
• Testing & Inspection: Conduct system testing (e.g., pressure tests) and coordinate final inspections with city/county inspectors.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Licensing: Yes
• Experience: Minimum of 5–7 years of commercial plumbing experience, with at least 2 years in a foreman or lead role.
• Technical Expertise: Strong working knowledge of commercial plumbing systems (e.g., commercial water heaters, boilers, grease traps, backflow preventers, and lift stations). 
• Leadership Skills: Proven ability to manage a crew, resolve on-site conflicts, and make quick, effective decisions.
• Communication: Excellent verbal communication skills for interfacing with contractors, inspectors, and clients.
• Driving: Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 50+ pounds safely.
• Comfortable working in confined spaces, at heights, and in varying weather conditions.
• Physical stamina to stand, kneel, bend, and crouch for extended periods.