Commercial Plumbing & Piping Foreman

Cooper Oates is a family owned and managed commercial air conditioning and plumbing design-build and service contractor serving the Greater Sacramento Area for over 52 years.  We have a strong reputation for honesty, integrity, constant improvement, learning and intense customer focus.   

Our mission is to help customers increase the return on their building investment by assisting them in managing the full life-cycle cost of their mechanical systems through efficient design, effective construction, dependable service and quality craftsmanship delivered by skilled professionals.

We have four core values that guide how we work and how we treat each other:

• Pride in Workmanship - We are proud of our company & the work we do.
• Exceed Customer Expectations - Anticipate customers’ needs and resolve them.
• Resourceful and Creative - Promote a can-do and will-do attitude.
• LoyalTeam - Find ways to help each other succeed.

Job Description:

Responsible for the supervision and management of all aspects of assigned project(s) from mobilization through punch list and demobilization, including client relations and cost control on the job.  Oversee field installations of Plumbing and Piping systems, as well as equipment, on assigned projects. This typically includes new construction, equipment and piping retrofits, and renovations. Ensures that all system installations and repairs are completed according to code and in a timely manner. Be able to effectively communicate with their team members as well as clients or customers.  Ability to perform installations in a wide variety of settings including commercial offices, hotels, multi-use dwellings, process and medical installations.

Essential Duties:

• Be thoroughly familiar with Plans, Submittals, and Specifications.
• Work with PM and Field Superintendent in formulating construction schedule and maintaining construction schedule throughout the project from start to finish. 
• Supervise employees, subcontractors, and vendors to ensure both quality control and project compliance.
• Identify and generate ALL RFI’s related to assigned project.
• Coordinates with PM, Field Superintendent and internal departments to ensure timely and accurate delivery of materials.
• Coordinates with PM and Field Superintendent to resolve problems as they arise regarding plans or specifications, conflicts with engineers, clients and subcontractors and documentation of all corrections, changes, and requests.
• Produce and submit accurate job documentation as per the designated timeframe including dailies, time-sheets, safety reports, as-builts, etc.
• Ensures that all construction work performed is of the highest quality.

Experience Required:

• Minimum five years’ experience as a plumber or pipe fitter.
• Strong plumbing/piping installation background.
• Ability to read and understand plans and specifications.
• Strong knowledge of building/trade codes.
• Strong communication skills.

 Preferred:

• Experience being the lead journeyman in a variety of construction settings
• Current Safety certifications
• Experience training and supervising apprentices

 Benefits:

• Health insurance for entire family
• Dental & Vision
• Paid Time Off
• Holidays
• 401k matching, fully vested
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible spending account

 Qualified candidates, please submit resume for further consideration.