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Plumber Foreman
KODIAK Construction Recruiting & Staffing · Detroit, Michigan · Posted Jun 17, 2026 · $60,000 to $80,000 a year
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The Plumber Foreman leads commercial and industrial plumbing installations, overseeing pipe fabrication, installation, and system performance while ensuring compliance with building codes and project specifications. This hands‑on leadership role includes mentoring apprentices, coordinating labor and materials, and maintaining high standards for safety, quality, and efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
- Measure, cut, bend, fabricate, and install copper, PVC, CPVC, and steel piping
- Perform copper brazing, soldering, threading, and steel pipe assembly
- Install valves, hangers, supports, flanges, and related piping components
- Diagnose issues, repair leaks, and troubleshoot plumbing systems
- Ensure compliance with plumbing and building codes
- Coordinate materials, labor, and equipment to meet project schedules
- Train and mentor apprentices on proper techniques and safety practices
- Collaborate with other departments as needed
- Enforce all safety procedures and quality standards
Required Qualifications
- 4–5 years of commercial and industrial plumbing experience
- Strong knowledge of plumbing codes, building codes, and backflow devices
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and isometric drawings
- Proficiency with plumbing tools, materials, and equipment
- Strong troubleshooting, math, and problem‑solving skills
- Ability to learn new technologies
Preferred Qualifications
- Backflow certification
Equipment & Technical Experience
- Aerial lifts (boom and scissor), forklifts (up to 8,000 lbs), telehandlers
- Drain clearing, hydrostatic test pumps, backflow test gauges
- Gas cutting torch (preferred)
- Trailer loading and material securing (preferred)
- Use of rigging hardware (hooks, shackles, wire rope clips, clamps, eye bolts, tag lines)
- Load configuration, positioning, and weight calculations
Physical Requirements
- Ability to work at heights, in confined spaces, and near loud equipment
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
- Ability to work in hot and cold environments and on uneven terrain
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