Plumbing Manager

This is a hands-on field leadership position designed for an experienced plumbing professional who can lead technicians and manage projects while continuing to perform plumbing work in the field. This is not strictly a management or office-based position
. The Field Operations Manager will work alongside the team, troubleshoot complex plumbing issues, and independently complete plumbing work when necessary.

In this role, you will be responsible for a combination of field leadership, project management, technical troubleshooting, and hands-on plumbing work
.

• Manage and oversee daily field operations and plumbing technicians.
• Coordinate technicians, crews, equipment, materials, and jobsite requirements.
• Provide field direction and technical support when difficult situations arise.
• Visit active jobsites to monitor workmanship, productivity, safety, and project progress.
• Hold field employees accountable for company procedures, workmanship standards, professionalism, and jobsite cleanliness.
• Train, mentor, and develop plumbers and apprentices.
• Assist technicians with troubleshooting and determining appropriate repair methods.
• Communicate with office staff and dispatch regarding scheduling, project progress, job requirements, and field issues.
• Assist management in improving field procedures, efficiency, quality control, and technician performance.
• Identify training needs and participate in technician evaluations.
• Lead by example and maintain a professional attitude when interacting with employees, customers, property managers, vendors, and inspectors.

• Manage plumbing projects from initial assessment through final completion.
• Review job scope, labor requirements, materials, equipment, and scheduling before work begins.
• Read and interpret plumbing plans, drawings, specifications, and project documents.
• Assist with preparing estimates, scopes of work, material lists, and project recommendations.
• Coordinate materials, equipment, subcontractors, inspections, shutdowns, and jobsite access as required.
• Monitor labor hours and material usage to help keep projects within scope and budget.
• Identify unforeseen field conditions and communicate potential change orders before additional work is performed.
• Perform final walkthroughs and quality-control inspections when necessary.
• Ensure projects are properly tested, completed, and ready for customer turnover.

This position requires regular physical field work
. The Field Operations Manager must be willing and able to:

• Personally perform plumbing repairs, installations, replacements, and troubleshooting.
• Complete plumbing projects independently when necessary.
• Work alongside technicians and crews on larger or more complex projects.
• Step into jobs when additional manpower or senior-level technical expertise is required.
• Perform physical labor associated with commercial and residential plumbing.
• Work in mechanical rooms, crawlspaces, ceilings, rooftops, garages, trenches, and other typical plumbing environments.
• Safely lift and handle plumbing materials, equipment, tools, pipe, fixtures, and components.
• Use ladders, power tools, plumbing equipment, drain-cleaning equipment, and other trade-related tools.
• Respond to emergency plumbing situations when required.

Please note: Management responsibilities do not eliminate field responsibilities. This is a working Field Operations Manager position
, and hands-on participation is an essential part of the role.

Candidates should have strong senior-level experience in residential and commercial plumbing, including:

• Domestic water systems
• Sewer and drain systems
• Water heaters and tankless water…