Lead Plumber/Foreman John Christopher Construction Garden Grove, CA Job Details Full-time $38 - $48 an hour 2 hours ago Benefits Profit sharing Paid holidays 401(k) Paid time off 401(k) matching Qualifications Rough-in plumbing Plumbing License Residential building pipefitting projects Pipe blueprint interpretation Managing plumbing projects Residential building construction inspection Driver's License Construction plans Construction drawing review Managing plumbing teams Construction quality inspections Managing construction project teams Construction regulations Building installation safety compliance Public permit project coordination Project leadership Full Job Description Lead Plumber / Foreman - Run Crews and Grow a

Division Job Overview Company:

John Christopher Construction.

Salary/Pay Rate:

$38 to $48 per hour (Based on experience) plus Earned Profit Sharing.

Location:

Southern California.

Job/Employment Type:

Full Time.

Project Scope:

Residential & Commercial Plumbing.

Mandatory Licences & Certifications:

Valid Driver's License and Appropriate Plumbing Credentials/Certifications. The Opportunity You will serve as an entrepreneurial field leader driving daily plumbing operations across residential and light commercial projects in Southern California. This role gives you direct autonomy to lead crews, pull permits, and run jobs independently without micromanagement. Over time, you will have a clear, earned path to division profit sharing as you build the team and expand overall trade capabilities. How You Will Make an Impact Lead plumbing crews through rough-in, top-out, and finish installations strictly to code and company standards. Interpret architectural and plumbing plans to execute precise layouts without needing direct oversight. Coordinate daily schedules with project managers, general contractors, and local inspectors to keep jobs moving forward. Pull required trade permits and manage regulatory inspections across all active job sites. Mentor and develop junior plumbers to strengthen crew skills and expand division output. Maintain complete field ownership of crew productivity, installation quality, and job site safety practices. Partner with executive leadership to drive division growth, add crews, and scale trade capacity. Required Qualifications & Experience Proven track record as a plumbing foreman or lead managing field crews with minimal supervision. Extensive hands-on experience running residential and commercial plumbing from rough-in to finish. Demonstrated proficiency reading technical plans, executing layouts, pulling permits, and managing inspections. Possession of appropriate plumbing credentials and certifications required for Southern California work. Valid driver's license and reliable personal transportation. Preferred Qualifications & Experience Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish for effective crew communication and field leadership. Prior experience building trade teams or scaling business unit operations within a general contractor. Compensation & Benefits Competitive hourly pay rate of $38 to $48 per hour based on experience. Clear, earned path to division profit sharing based on growth and performance. Weekly pay cycle. Paid Time Off including holidays, vacation, and sick leave. 401(k) retirement savings program with employer matching. Performance-based bonus opportunities. Company uniforms provided. Regular company-sponsored events. About Us John Christopher Construction is a licensed Southern California general contractor that self-performs framing, electrical, plumbing, and concrete with in-house crews. We operate with a systems-driven approach where trade leaders act like owners, manage their own operations, and directly share in the profit of what they build.

Learn more at https:

//johnchristopherconstruction.com/. John Christopher Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.