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Plumbing Foreperson

Job in Calgary, Alberta, T3S, Canada
Listing for: Wildstone Group
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-03-07
Job specializations:
  • Management
    Operations Manager
  • Engineering
    Operations Manager
Job Description & How to Apply Below

As a Plumbing Foreperson, you'll ensure that every mechanical scope of work on a project is executed with precision and excellence. Reporting to the Mechanical Northern Operations Manager, you’ll be the one setting daily and weekly goals that align with the overall project schedule and plan, completing
-week and
-week look aheads, and leading the Mechanical team on site to meet project targets.

You’ll travel for work to locations throughout BC, the Yukon and occasionally the Northwest Territories. Our crews typically work / rotations, travel in and out of various locations, work
-hour shifts on average.

Perks include well-maintained crew housing, flights to and from site from the nearest airport, a Living Out Allowance, full benefits, and an RRSP program.

Your day-to-day includes connecting with the Mechanical Project Manager and Site Superintendent to align on key priorities. You ensure rough ins are done correctly, and materials and equipment are properly installed. Alongside the Site Superintendent, you monitor QA/QC, identifying and addressing any quality concerns. Another critical part of your role is reviewing sub-trade and supplier invoices for any discrepancies, keeping the financials in line with expectations.

Is this the right role for you? Here’s how you’ll know you’ve been successful in the first months:

  • Effective Team Management:
    You’re the Mechanical point person on site ensuring that everything under your scope is built to specifications and is compliant with codes/regulations.
  • Safety as Priority:
    You’ve set the standard for safety with your team. You ensure all measures meet or exceed regulatory requirements and safety is top of mind at all times.
  • Testing & Commissioning:
    You successfully manage inspection requirements for your scope of work and lead the start up, commissioning and handover processes for mechanical equipment.
  • Team Leadership:
    You drive your team to work cohesively, aligning efforts toward productivity milestones and maintaining motivation throughout the project’s lifecycle.
  • Proactive Problem Solving:
    When issues arise, you’re known for responding with quick thinking, aligning the team on a solution that works for everyone.
  • A little about Wildstone. We’re family-owned and operated, we take on projects in some of the most remote, challenging and exciting locations in western and northern Canada, and our goal is to always make a positive impact through community involvement where we work.

    What we’re looking for:

  • Professional

    Experience:

    You bring a minimum years' experience working as a Mechanical Lead / Foreperson in the construction industry.
  • Education/

    Qualifications:

    You’re a Red Seal Journeyperson Plumber or have equivalent industry related experience and/or education.
  • Communication:
    Whether it's interacting with stakeholders or clarifying scope details with the team, you communicate with confidence and clarity.
  • Technology:
    You’re proficient with MS Office , Bluebeam and are familiar with Procore and Outbuild scheduling software. We use Salus safety program is a bonus.
  • Certifications:

    You already hold or are willing to obtain Leadership for Safety Excellence, Workplace Investigation Basics, Fall protection, WHMIS , Elevated Work Platform, and Level First Aid.
  • Ready to take your expertise to the next level and make an impact on our projects? We want to hear from you!

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