17 Sep
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Kaizen Lab
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British Columbia
17 Sep
Kaizen Lab
British Columbia
About Tasu Construction
Tasu Construction is a Western Canada-based construction company specializing in the installation and delivery of high-quality modular and camp facilities. We are seeking an experienced Plumbing Lead to oversee plumbing and mechanical scopes on upcoming modular construction and workforce accommodation projects.
The Chance
This is a hands-on, field-based leadership role ideal for a qualified plumber with strong supervisory experience, construction coordination skills, practical job budgeting awareness, accurate material take-offs, and the ability to lead tradespeople and subcontractors in active project environments. The Plumbing Lead will support pre-construction planning, onsite execution, safety, quality control, inspections, commissioning, and turnover of plumbing and mechanical systems.
Work Schedule & Travel
Remote, project-based work
Rotational schedule as required by project needs
Travel required throughout Western Canada for modular and camp facility projects
Work may take place in construction site, remote site, and camp environments
Key Responsibilities
Lead, supervise, and coordinate plumbing crews, apprentices, and subcontractors, including assigning work, monitoring productivity, coaching team members, and ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and to specification
Execute plumbing work directly when project demands require, while maintaining quality and safety expectations
Direct plumbing, gas, HVAC, septic, potable water, civil utility, and related mechanical work to ensure drawings, specifications, codes, and scope requirements are followed
Read, interpret, and apply construction drawings, specifications, schematics, shop drawings, and technical documents to plan and complete work
Develop and coordinate daily work plans, schedules, manpower requirements, materials, tools, and equipment in collaboration with the Operations Manager and project team
Support job budgeting and cost control by forecasting labour, materials, tools, and equipment needs, tracking actual usage,
and communicating budget or productivity concerns to the Operations Manager
Complete material take-offs, verify quantities against project scope, and support timely material ordering
Maintain complete and accurate documentation, including daily site reports, progress updates, deficiency tracking, material records, and other project records as required
Participate in pre-construction planning, including design input, constructability review, site assessments, budgets, schedules, and coordination of septic, potable water, civil, and utility requirements
Support mechanical estimating by reviewing tender documents, drawings, specifications, scopes of work, and bills of quantities
Identify and resolve field issues, trade conflicts, deficiencies, and productivity constraints in a timely and practical manner
Coordinate inspections, testing, commissioning, deficiency correction, and turnover activities with inspectors, consultants, subcontractors, and other trades
Train, mentor, and provide technical guidance to plumbing tradespeople and apprentices as project workload requires
Follow all safety policies and procedures, ensure compliance with applicable occupational health and safety requirements, and contribute to a strong safety culture
Maintain communication with the Operations Manager, project team, site supervisors, subcontractors, inspectors, and other stakeholders regarding progress, material needs, schedule impacts, and site issues
Maintain Tasu's professional image by demonstrating strong communication, accountability, organization, and by keeping a clean, safe, and orderly job site
Qualifications
Red Seal/Journeyperson Plumber certification required
5+ years of experience in plumbing and/or mechanical construction
3+ years of construction supervision or lead-hand experience
Strong working knowledge of plumbing, gas, HVAC, septic, potable water, civil utility, and related mechanical systems
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, specifications, schematics, technical drawings, and construction documents
Knowledge of applicable provincial building codes, occupational health and safety regulations, WorkSafeBC requirements where applicable, and construction safety practices
Experience coordinating inspections, testing, commissioning, deficiency management, and project turnover activities
Proven field leadership skills with the ability to assign work, monitor progress, and maintain accountability for safety, quality, and schedule
Experience with job budgeting, labour and material forecasting, and material take-offs from construction drawings and specifications
Ability to coordinate effectively with project managers, subcontractors, inspectors, engineers, consultants, clients, and other trades
Ability to work under pressure, prioritize competing demands, meet deadlines, and maintain efficiency in a fast-paced construction environment
Comfortable using Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and digital tools for reporting, documentation, drawings, material take-offs, budgeting support, deficiencies, scheduling, or project coordination
Valid driver's licence with a clean driver's abstract
Legally eligible to work in Canada
Physically capable of performing outdoor construction work in varying weather conditions and able to pass an industry-related physical fitness test
Camp, modular, workforce accommodation, or remote construction experience is an asset
First Aid, Fall Protection, WHMIS, or other construction safety training is an asset
What We Offer
Competitive wage based on experience
Overtime pay
Rotational schedule
Travel opportunities throughout Western Canada
Career growth within a growing modular construction team
Start Date
Target start date aligned with upcoming project mobilizations.
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