Commercial Project Plumber Foreman / Supervisor

Location: Calgary, Alberta and Surrounding Area Projects
Position Type: Full-Time

Lead Projects. Build Teams. Deliver Excellence.

Chisholm Industries Ltd. is seeking an experienced Commercial Project Plumber Foreman / Supervisor to join our growing Construction Projects Division. As a hands-on leader, you will oversee commercial plumbing installations, coordinate field personnel, maintain project schedules, and ensure the highest standards of safety and workmanship on our construction sites.

Since 1977, Chisholm Industries has built its reputation on customer satisfaction, safety, professionalism, and quality workmanship in commercial construction, renovations, plumbing, HVAC, piping systems, and preventative maintenance services. We are a family-owned company committed to supporting our employees and delivering exceptional service to our clients.

Position Summary

The Commercial Project Plumber Foreman / Supervisor is responsible for leading plumbing crews on commercial and institutional construction projects. This role serves as the primary field representative for plumbing installations and works closely with project managers, general contractors, subcontractors, and site personnel to ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently, and to specification.

Key Responsibilities

- Supervise and coordinate journeyperson plumbers and apprentices on construction projects.
- Plan daily and weekly work activities to meet project schedules and milestones.
- Read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and shop drawings.
- Coordinate manpower, materials, equipment, and subcontractors.
- Ensure installations comply with applicable building codes, specifications, and quality standards.
- Conduct site inspections and identify opportunities to improve productivity and efficiency.
- Lead safety meetings and maintain strict adherence to company and site safety requirements.
- Mentor and develop apprentices and junior tradespeople.
- Communicate effectively with project managers, clients,



consultants, and site supervisors.
- Monitor labour productivity and manage project resources responsibly.
- Maintain accurate records including field reports, progress updates, and material tracking.

Qualifications

Required

- Journeyperson Plumber Certification.
- Minimum 5 years of commercial construction plumbing experience.
- Minimum 2 years of supervisory or foreman experience.
- Strong understanding of commercial plumbing systems and installations.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and specifications.
- Excellent leadership, organization, and communication skills.
- Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.

Preferred

- Experience with commercial, institutional and healthcare projects.
- Experience with project scheduling and manpower planning.
- First Aid Certification.
- CSTS, WHMIS, and other site-specific safety certifications.

What We Offer

- Competitive compensation based on experience and qualifications. $45.00-$47.50/hr.
- Health spending account.
- RRSP matching program.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
- Stable, year-round employment.
- Opportunities for advancement within a growing organization.
- A collaborative and respectful workplace focused on safety and quality.

Our Ideal Candidate

You are a safety-focused leader who takes pride in delivering high-quality work and developing strong teams. You are organized, dependable, and capable of managing multiple priorities while maintaining excellent relationships with clients, coworkers, and project stakeholders. You lead by example and are committed to helping projects succeed.

Apply Today

If you are an experienced commercial plumbing leader looking to join a respected and growing mechanical contractor, we would like to hear from you.

Submit your resume and qualifications for consideration.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Pay: $47.50-$50.00 per hour

Advantages:

- Extended health care
- RRSP match

Work Location: In person

📌 Project Foreman (Calgary)
🏢 Chisholm Industries
📍 Calgary