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Upchurch · 2 months ago

Plumber Foreman

Greenwood, Mississippi

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Upchurch is a rapidly growing, full-service building engineering company providing mechanical, plumbing, HVAC, and electrical services across the southeastern United States. The Plumber Foreman will lead and mentor crews, oversee the installation and layout of plumbing systems, ensure quality and code compliance, and enforce safety standards while managing project coordination and material productivity.

CommercialConstructionResidential

Responsibilities

Build daily/weekly work plans from drawings, submittals, and schedules; allocate manpower, tools, and equipment

Lead and mentor crews (3–12+), conduct stretch-and-flex, toolbox talks, and hold pre-task plans/JHAs

Perform/oversee layout and installation of DWV, domestic water, storm, natural gas, and hydronic systems (copper, cast iron, steel, PEX/PVC/CPVC)

Coordinate sleeves/penetrations, supports/hangers, seismic, insulation, and equipment setting

Interpret drawings/specs; ensure work meets IPC/UPC, local amendments, and manufacturer requirements

Pressure tests, inspections, punch-list management, and QA/QC documentation

Attend coordination meetings; interface with GC, MEP trades, BIM/VDC, and inspectors; drive clash-free installations

Manage RFIs, field sketches, as-builts, and redlines

Pull materials, stage deliveries, control inventory, and reduce waste; support prefab opportunities

Track quantities, production units, and percent complete; hit labor budgets

Enforce company and OSHA standards (LOTO, hot work, fall protection); incident reporting and corrective actions

Support start-up, flushing, disinfection, documentation, O&M manuals, and training

Qualification

Commercial plumbing experienceCrew leadershipState JourneymanMaster PlumberOSHA-10 certificationIPC/UPC code knowledgeProficient with layoutMedical Gas installerBackflow TesterConfined Space certificationBoom/Scissor lift certificationTraining apprenticesConflict resolution

Required

5–8+ years commercial/industrial plumbing with 2+ years leading crews as a Lead/Foreman

State Journeyman or Master Plumber (or ability to obtain); OSHA-10 required (OSHA-30 preferred)

Read/interpret plans, specs, isometrics, and shop drawings; proficient with layout (laser/total station a plus); comfortable with tablets/apps (Procore/PlanGrid/Bluebeam or similar)

IPC/UPC, local codes, and inspection processes

Proven crew management, training apprentices, scheduling, and conflict resolution

Lift 50+ lbs, climb ladders, work at heights/in tight spaces; stand/walk for extended periods; work in varied weather

Valid driver's license; reliable transportation; ability to work overtime, nights, or travel to jobs as required