Rough Foreman - Plumbing

GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB

At Stancil Services, our plumbing teams take pride in delivering high-quality rough-in installations that form the foundation of every successful project. The Rough Foreman – Plumbing provides leadership, coordination, and on-site direction to rough-in crews to ensure work is completed safely, accurately, and according to Stancil’s standards of craftsmanship and professionalism.

This position oversees rough-in teams, supports layout and installation planning, ensures compliance with code and project specifications, and serves as the primary field contact for supervisors. The Rough Foreman plays a critical role in maintaining workflow, solving field challenges, and developing junior rough-in staff.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Oversee daily rough-in plumbing activities, ensuring crews complete work to Stancil quality standards.
• Interpret plans, layouts, and specifications; communicate installation requirements to crew members.
• Coordinate daily workflow, sequencing, and task assignments for the rough-in team.
• Execute and guide advanced rough-in installations including supply lines, drainage systems, vent stacks, and piping assemblies.
• Ensure work complies with applicable plumbing codes, project drawings, and company installation standards.
• Perform quality checks and verify accuracy of measurements, elevations, and pipe routing.
• Identify and resolve field conflicts involving layout, trades coordination, or material constraints.
• Communicate daily progress, issues, and needs to the Plumbing Field Manager or Lead Plumber.
• Maintain accurate material counts, forecast upcoming needs, and coordinate replenishment.
• Promote and enforce jobsite safety; address hazards and ensure proper use of PPE.
• Mentor junior team members and help develop their technical skills.
• Coordinate with other trades to ensure proper spacing, routing, and system integration.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas throughout the jobsite.
• Represent Stancil Services professionally in all interactions.
• Other related duties as assigned.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED, college, technical or trade school transcript, or foreign equivalent).
• 4 years of plumbing experience preferred, with strong demonstrated rough-in expertise.
• Prior field leadership experience or demonstrated readiness to lead crews.
• Ability to read, interpret, and communicate plumbing drawings, plans, and rough-in diagrams.
• Strong understanding of plumbing code, venting requirements, routing standards, and best practices.
• Proficiency with plumbing hand and power tools.
• Effective communication skills and ability to coordinate crew activities.
• Physical strength and stamina required for daily fieldwork.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license preferred; insurable MVR helpful.
• Willingness to support continuous improvement and professional development.

STANDARDS OF PERFORMANCE

• Demonstrate high-quality workmanship and strong technical proficiency in rough-in tasks.
• Lead by setting a positive example in behavior, communication, and professionalism.
• Maintain productivity while ensuring safety and accuracy in all work.
• Communicate clearly with crew members, supervisors, and other jobsite personnel.
• Model punctuality, preparedness, and dependability.
• Uphold safety expectations and respond immediately to unsafe conditions.
• Maintain organization and care of tools, equipment, and work areas.
• Support a respectful, team-oriented jobsite culture aligned with Stancil’s values.
• Show proactive problem-solving and adaptability when jobsite conditions change.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT AND CONDITIONS

• Work is performed primarily on active construction job sites.
• Exposure to a range of environmental conditions including heat above 90°F, cold below 32°F, moisture, dust, and weather elements.
• Frequent walking, standing, bending, kneeling, climbing, lifting, and carrying materials.
• Must be able to lift and carry 75 pounds regularly.
• Work may occur in crawl spaces, attics, trenches, confined spaces, or elevated areas.
• Noise levels range from moderate to loud depending on jobsite conditions.
• Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. 

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT

• Hand tools: pipe cutters, crimp tools, pliers, wrenches, screwdrivers, levels, tape measures, utility knives.
• Power tools: drills, impacts, saws, compact threaders, plumbing snakes, specialty plumbing equipment.
• PPE: hard hat, gloves, safety glasses, boots, hearing protection, high-visibility vest.
• Jobsite support equipment: ladders, scaffolds, carts, material-handling tools.
• Company-issued technology as required (tablet, phone, communication tools))

Note:  As in any Job Description, this description, including the list of essential functions, is not exhaustive and may be supplemented, as conditions require.  The Company reserves the right to modify the quality or quantity standards for this position based on changes in specifications, manufacturing, or other conditions.

Stancil Services provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.