Your experience should come with a company that invests in your training, values your work, and gives you a reason to stay.
Prax is recruiting a working Commercial Plumbing Foreman for an established contractor with more than 40 years in business. Our client is hiring to support a growing project workload, and some field employees have been with the company for decades.
This position combines hands-on plumbing installation with crew leadership. You’ll work alongside journeymen and apprentices, coordinate with project leadership, and help deliver safe, quality work.
The work
Projects are primarily ground-up commercial construction, including industrial tilt-wall buildings, offices and medical offices, with some commercial tenant improvement work. You should be comfortable working across project phases, from underground installation and digging to rough-in and finish work.
What you’ll do
- Lead daily crew activities while actively performing plumbing installation.
- Read and interpret commercial construction plans and specifications.
- Coordinate with the project manager, general contractor and safety personnel.
- Guide journeyman plumbers and apprentices through assigned work.
- Monitor workmanship, project progress and inspection readiness.
- Identify field issues and communicate them promptly.
- Set the example for safety, dependable attendance and accountability.
- Share your knowledge and help crew members develop their skills.
What you’ll bring
- Experience leading crews on commercial plumbing projects.
- Hands-on installation experience relevant to ground-up construction.
- Ability to read plans, understand specifications and organize field work.
- Current Texas plumbing credentials appropriate to the position.
- Willingness to work alongside your crew and perform physical construction tasks.
- Reliable attendance, clear communication and a willingness to learn.
Commercial tenant improvement experience is welcome, provided you’re also comfortable with outdoor and underground construction work. Medical gas credentials and bilingual communication skills are helpful but not required.
Pay and benefits
- $35 to $50 an hour, based on experience
- 100% employer-paid medical insurance premiums for the employee
- 401(k) with employer match
- Paid time off under the company’s accrual policy
- Company-paid continuing education and safety training
- $600 monthly truck allowance
- Fuel card and toll coverage
Benefits are provided by the hiring company and are subject to plan terms and eligibility requirements.
Where you’ll work
Projects are located throughout Greater Houston. You’ll generally report to one assigned jobsite and stay there for the workday. Depending on the project and where you live, your commute may reach about 75 minutes.
This is a direct hire with our client.
