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Plumbing Foreman jobs are open across residential construction, commercial build-out, industrial facilities, and mechanical contracting, at every level from journeyman-promoted crew lead to senior foreman, with specializations in new construction, service and repair, and underground utilities. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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About us:
Airtech Mechanical Heating, Cooling & Plumbing is a growing Livonia contractor serving all of Metro Detroit. We just crossed $3M in annual sales and our plumbing department is our fastest-growing division — steady, dispatched warranty service work every day. No chasing leads, no slow seasons.
The role:
We’re hiring a working foreman to run our plumbing department. You’ll be on the tools AND in charge of how plumbing gets done here.
- Run residential service calls: drain cleaning, supply and drain repairs, water heaters, gas lines
- Own quality on every plumbing job — photos, documentation, and clean closeouts on our dispatch platform
- Set the standard for the plumbing techs under you and help train new hires as we grow
- Work directly with the owner on scheduling, escalations, and department growth
What we’re looking for:
- Michigan Journeyman Plumber license required; Master Plumber a strong plus
- 7+ years residential service plumbing experience
- Drain machine and jetting experience; comfortable diagnosing without unnecessary camera work
- Clean driving record
- Someone who takes pride in paperwork as much as pipe work — our reputation runs on documented, done-right jobs
What you get:
- Steady year-round dispatched work — the calls come to you
- Company truck and phone
- A real leadership seat in a company that’s growing fast — this department is yours to build
- Monday–Friday with rotating Saturdays (8–2)
Schedule: Full-time, weekdays 8–5
Pay: $35.00 - $45.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Company truck
- Fuel card
Application Question(s):
- Do you have a current Michigan Journeyman or Master Plumber license?
Experience:
- residential service plumbing: 5 years (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in plumbing foreman jobs.
- 5 or more years of commercial or residential plumbing field experience
- Active journeyman plumber license in the applicable state
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints and mechanical drawings
- Experience supervising and scheduling crews of two or more plumbers
- Working knowledge of the International Plumbing Code and local amendments
- Valid driver's license with a clean record for operating company vehicles
Tips for Your Plumbing Foreman Job Search
Quantify crew size and project scope
Hiring managers want to know how many plumbers you've supervised and the dollar value or square footage of projects you've led. Swap vague claims like 'managed a team' for specifics like 'supervised six journeymen on a 40-unit multi-family buildout.'
List your journeyman license and state endorsements
Many postings filter by licensure before a human reads anything. Put your journeyman or foreman license, the issuing state, and any gas or medical-gas endorsements near the top of your resume so they're visible immediately.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists plumbing foreman openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings by project type, not just title
A foreman opening at a commercial mechanical contractor is a different job than one at a residential service company. Search by sector and read the project descriptions carefully so you're applying where your pipe experience actually lines up.
Prep for blueprint and code questions in interviews
Expect interviewers to hand you a set of drawings or describe a code conflict and ask how you'd handle it on the spot. Walk through your read-out process and cite the relevant IPC or local code section so they see you think on your feet.
Negotiate tools, truck allowance, and overtime structure
Foreman compensation often includes a company vehicle or mileage reimbursement, a tool allowance, and a defined overtime rate. Confirm these line items before you accept an offer, since they can vary widely between residential and commercial contractors.
Plumbing Foreman Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most plumbing foremans?
The most active employers for plumbing foremans right now are Staxmatic, OC Repipes, and Chris' Plumbing, and the most openings are in Texas, Michigan, and Georgia, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Availability shifts quickly as projects break ground, so checking current listings regularly gives you the best picture.
How many plumbing foreman jobs are remote?
About 0% of plumbing foreman openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how hands-on the role is on active job sites. The small remote share tends to cluster around estimating-focused foreman roles or positions at large contractors where site coordination can be handled off-site between project phases.
How do you become a plumbing foreman?
Most plumbing foremans start as apprentices, complete a licensed apprenticeship program, and earn a journeyman license after several years in the field. From there, taking on lead-hand responsibilities on progressively larger projects, demonstrating the ability to read blueprints independently, and showing you can schedule and supervise a crew are the practical steps that lead to a foreman title.
Can you get hired as a plumbing foreman with limited supervisory experience?
Yes, some contractors promote experienced journeymen into foreman roles when field skills are strong and supervisory experience is thin. Your best path is to highlight any time you've coordinated work between plumbers and other trades, managed material orders, or led a small crew informally, since those signal readiness even without a formal title on your resume.
What does the plumbing foreman interview process look like?
Most interviews start with a phone screen focused on license status, project types, and crew size. An in-person or video interview follows, usually with a field superintendent or project manager, and often includes a blueprint or code scenario to test your technical judgment. Some contractors finish with a site visit or a brief conversation with the owner before extending an offer.
Where can I find and apply to plumbing foreman jobs?
You can find and apply to plumbing foreman jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search the listings, find roles that match your license, experience, and project-type background, and apply directly to each one that fits.
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