Plumbing Foreman

Talascend is currently seeking a Plumbing Foreman for a contract to possible direct hire opportunity located in Nashville, TN.

OVERVIEW: 

The Plumbing Foreman supervises Plumbing team members (Journeymen and apprentices) during all phases of construction activities.

The Foreman assigns jobs in accordance with organizational, local, state, and federal guidelines. The Plumbing Foreman ensures work is completed within budgetary constraints and follows all applicable safety procedures.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervise team members in all aspects of construction plumbing operations.
• Coordinate with key internal and external personnel to establish job schedules and priorities.
• Communicate work schedules, job priorities, etc., to on-site personnel.
• Order materials and supplies to facilitate project completion.
• Conduct periodic/spot inspections of assigned projects.
• Complete and submit all required documentation.
• Ensure plumbing projects are completed in a timely, efficient manner.
• Coordinate with other departments/organizations to maintain established timelines.
• Passing on to other workers the instructions received from supervisors and getting work started, e.g., by assigning the immediate tasks to be performed by individual members of the group led.
• Work along with other workers and setting the pace.
• Demonstrate proper work methods.
• Ensure that needed plans, blueprints, materials, and tools are available, and that needed stock is obtained from supply locations.
• Obtain needed information or decisions from supervisors on problems that come up during the work.
• Maintain a current knowledge, and answer questions of other workers on procedures, policies, written instructions, and other directives (for example, technical orders).
• Ensure that there is enough work to keep everyone in the work crew busy.
• Check work while in progress and when finished to see whether the supervisor's instructions on work sequence, procedures, methods, and deadlines have been met.
• Lead other workers to follow instructions received from supervisors, and to meet deadlines.
• Assure that safety and housekeeping rules are followed.
• Report to superintendents and project managers on status and progress of work, and causes of work delays.
• Answer questions of supervisors on overall work operations and problems.
• Ensure assigned Apprentices are receiving training appropriate to skill level.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Experience in Commercial plumbing required.
• Good analytical skills and attention to detail with ability to read and interpret blueprints, plans, and manuals.
• Excellent customer service skills with desire to exceed customer expectations.
• Ability to work independently in a timely manner, making sure job is done correctly the first time.