Plumbing Foreman – Greensboro, NC

Build Your Future with a 100% Employee-Owned Company

At Southern Air, Inc., you are more than an employee. You are an owner.

For over 80 years, Southern Air has proudly delivered high-quality mechanical services across Virginia, West Virginia, and North Carolina. Our success is rooted in strong leadership, skilled craftsmanship, and a commitment to developing our people. We believe in long-term careers, not just jobs.

We are currently seeking an experienced Plumbing Foreman to join our team in Greensboro, NC. If you are a proven leader with deep technical expertise and a passion for excellence, this is your opportunity to grow with a company that invests in you.

• Why Join Southern Air?

We provide a comprehensive, employee-focused total rewards package:

✅ Employee Ownership through ESOP so you share in company success
✅ Competitive pay based on experience
✅ 401(k) with company match
✅ Comprehensive health benefits with company HSA contributions
✅ Dental and vision coverage
✅ Paid time off and holidays
✅ Life, AD&D, and disability insurance
✅ Employee Assistance Program
✅ Long-term career growth and advancement opportunities

Position Overview

As a Plumbing Foreman, you will lead field operations, oversee installation quality, and ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently, and on schedule. This role is ideal for a confident, organized leader who can manage projects of varying size and complexity while developing and supporting their team.

Typically, this position requires 10 to 12 years of experience, with a Master Plumber License preferred.

What You’ll Do

Leadership and Team Development

• Lead, mentor, and motivate plumbing crews
• Foster a positive, professional, and team-oriented work environment
• Promote growth and skill development across team members
• Maintain strong, respectful working relationships

Planning and Execution

• Plan and organize work to meet project schedules and milestones
• Coordinate manpower needs with Project Managers and Lead Mechanics
• Ensure materials, tools, and equipment are available and used efficiently
• Maintain a clean, organized, and productive job site

Technical Expertise and Quality

• Oversee all aspects of plumbing installation and workmanship
• Ensure all work meets or exceeds applicable codes and trade standards
• Read and interpret blueprints, specifications, and project documents
• Maintain accurate documentation including change orders and as-built drawings

Safety and Compliance

• Enforce OSHA and company safety policies
• Ensure proper use of PPE and safe work practices at all times
• Conduct safety meetings and address jobsite hazards proactively
• Respond appropriately to incidents and escalate when needed

Problem Solving and Decision Making

• Identify and resolve issues quickly and effectively
• Develop practical solutions and make sound field decisions
• Recognize when to escalate complex issues for additional support

Communication and Coordination

• Communicate clearly with crews, project leadership, and other trades
• Delegate tasks effectively and follow up to ensure quality completion
• Coordinate work with other teams on multi-trade job sites
• Represent Southern Air with professionalism and integrity

What We’re Looking For

• 10 to 12 years of plumbing experience in commercial or residential construction
• Master Plumber License preferred
• Proven leadership and supervisory experience
• Strong knowledge of plumbing systems, codes, and construction practices
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and specifications
• Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
• Dependable, safety-focused, and detail-oriented
• Ability to pass pre-employment screening, including drug screen and background checks

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

This is a hands-on leadership role in a construction environment and may include:

• Frequent standing, climbing, bending, kneeling, and lifting
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Working indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions
• Driving between job sites, including occasional extended travel
• Exposure to construction materials, tools, and equipment

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Southern Air, Inc. is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Ready to take the next step and lead your career forward?
Apply today and become part of a company where your work, leadership, and ownership truly matter.

Learn more: www.southern-air.com