Director of Plumbing Standards

Director of Plumbing Standards - Own, Define, and Enforce How Plumbing Is Installed Company‑Wide Lexington, South Carolina Plumbing Solutions, LLC is a fast‑growing, family‑owned company with a strong commitment to excellence, our employees, and the customers we serve. We are hiring a Director of Plumbing Standards to become the single source of truth for how plumbing is installed across all branches. This is not a desk job. This is a field‑driven, high‑authority technical leadership role for someone who knows plumbing installation at a deep level and isn't afraid to enforce standards, stop work, and eliminate variation across the company. If you want to shape how plumbing is installed across an entire organization — and ensure every branch installs the same way, every time — this role is for you. Does This Sound Like You? Plumbing experience, especially in new construction You know installation methods deeply — not just code, but how work should actually be done You're respected by strong installers because you've done the work yourself You're comfortable stopping work, correcting issues, and holding the line You thrive in the field and want to eliminate inconsistency across branches You want to be the final authority on installation standards, methods, and conflicts You're practical, decisive, and committed to doing things the right way

The Experience We'd Love To See:

8-15+ years plumbing experience (new construction required) Proven ability to enforce standards in the field Deep knowledge of installation methods (slab, sewer, rough‑in, trim, service, warranty) Strong presence and credibility with field teams Ability to confront issues directly and in real time Plumbing License (or willingness to obtain) Experience training or coaching field teams Experience developing installation standards or

SOPs What You'll Get To Do:

Define Installation Standards Build and maintain all installation methods across slab, sewer, rough‑in, trim, service, and warranty Standardize materials, layouts, and methods across all branches Create clear, field‑usable standards that installers can follow Ensure all standards comply with IPC, IBC, and company requirements Enforce Standards in the Field Conduct active field audits across all branches Stop work immediately when standards are not met Require corrections before work continues Ensure no incorrect work proceeds to cover‑up Work with leadership to ensure training is happening effectively Own the Quality Inspector (QI) System Define QI checklists and pass/fail criteria Train QIs to act as gatekeepers, not observers Audit QI consistency, accuracy, and catch‑rate Solve Field Problems (Final Authority) Be the final escalation point for installation questions, method conflicts, and code vs. standard decisions Provide immediate, clear direction to field teams Communicate effectively with inspectors, contractors, and partners Remove the CEO from technical decision‑making Partner with the Training Systems Manager Define what must be trained Provide updated content and installation methods Validate training effectiveness in the field Close gaps between training and execution Ensure Cross‑Branch Consistency Ensure all branches install the same way Eliminate "this branch does it differently" Standardize best practices company‑wide

Why You Want This Job:

You will own the installation standards for the entire company You will have full authority to stop work and enforce corrections You will eliminate variation and raise quality across all branches You will shape how plumbing is installed for years to come You will directly reduce defects, callbacks, and rework You will be part of a fast‑growing company with a strong reputation You will have the opportunity to grow into higher executive leadership

This Position Offers:

A fast-growing industry with a rapidly expanding company Family friendly atmosphere Monday-Friday work week with weekly pay Health, prescription drug, vision, and dental insurance available Short- and long-term disability as well as life insurance available Matching 401(k) with profit bonus opportunities and potential yearly holiday bonus Great Work-Life balance and Employee Assistance Program offered Ready to Set the Standard for an Entire Company? If you're a decisive, highly skilled plumbing expert who wants to define, enforce, and elevate installation standards across multiple branches, we want to meet you. and take full ownership of how plumbing is installed at Plumbing Solutions, LLC.

Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities) Required 8-15+ years of plumbing experience (new construction required). Proven ability to enforce standards in the field. Deep knowledge of installation methods (beyond code alone). Strong presence and credibility with field teams. Ability to confront issues directly and in real time. Preferred Plumbing License preferred; must be willing to obtain. Experience training or coaching field teams. Experience developing installation standards or SOPs.