Upchurch · 3 months ago
Lead Plumber
Greenwood, Mississippi
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expUpchurch is a rapidly growing, full-service building engineering company that provides mechanical, plumbing, HVAC, and electrical services across the southeastern United States. They are seeking a Lead Plumber to oversee the planning, installation, maintenance, and repair of plumbing systems for commercial and industrial projects, ensuring quality, safety, and productivity while mentoring junior staff.
CommercialConstructionResidential
Responsibilities
Plan daily/weekly work: review drawings, specs, and submittals; perform takeoffs; stage tools/materials; sequence tasks
Install, troubleshoot, and repair piping and fixtures (water, waste, vent, storm, gas, medical gas*), pumps, heaters, RPZ/backflow devices, and related controls
Read and interpret blueprints/ISOs; lay out and verify elevations/rough-ins; perform accurate measurements and cuts
Ensure code compliance (IPC/UPC/local), pull/close permits, coordinate inspections, and complete as-builts/close-out docs
Lead and develop a crew of 2–8 (journeymen/apprentices): assign work, coach, enforce safety/quality, track hours
Drive safety excellence: JHAs/permits, lockout/tagout, confined space and hot work procedures, PPE compliance, and housekeeping
Coordinate with GC, other trades, and vendors; communicate progress, constraints, RFIs, and change impacts proactively
Manage materials and equipment: order, receive, inventory, and protect; minimize waste and prevent rework
Perform quality checks and pressure tests; commission systems and turnover to owner’s satisfaction
Document work daily (reports, photos), maintain tools/vehicles, and uphold company standards and customer service
Qualification
Required
5–8+ years progressive plumbing experience with 2+ years in a lead/foreman role (commercial/industrial preferred)
Valid Journeyman or Master Plumber license (state/local as applicable); backflow tester certification preferred
Proven blueprint reading, layout, and code knowledge (IPC/UPC, NFPA 54/99 for gas/med gas where applicable)
Hands-on proficiency with copper, PEX, cast iron, PVC/CPVC, black/galvanized steel, grooved and welded systems
Experience with pressure testing, start-up/commissioning, and coordinating inspections/permit close-out
Strong leadership and communication skills; ability to plan work, set pace, and train apprentices
Safety-first mindset with working knowledge of OSHA 10/30 practices and job hazard analysis
Basic digital skills for timekeeping, daily reports, RFIs, and photo documentation; familiarity with tablets/apps
Physical ability to lift 50+ lbs, climb/stand for extended periods, and work in varying conditions; valid driver's license
Preferred
Backflow tester certification
Benefits
Competitive salary based on experience.
Health, dental, and vision insurance.
Paid time off and holiday pay.
Opportunities for professional development and certification assistance.
Company
Upchurch
Upchurch Services, LLC is a full-service mechanical contracting company. We provide exceptional service to our customers throughout the SEC region.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
Davidson Kempner
2024-03-27Private Equity
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