Operations Manager Plumbing

Job Description

Job Description

Benjamin Franklin Plumbing

Operations Manager Job Description

Company Overview

Benjamin Franklin Plumbing Plymouth-Canton is a rapidly growing plumbing company serving residential, commercial, and multi-property clients throughout Southeast Michigan. We are a full scale plumbing company specializing in service plumbing, drain and sewer work, fixture installation, water treatment, water heaters, excavation coordination, emergency response, preventative maintenance, and larger-scale plumbing projects.

We are seeking an experienced Plumbing Operations Manager to help lead daily operations, support field technicians, strengthen operational systems, improve efficiency, and help scale the company as we continue to grow.

This role is ideal for someone who combines strong plumbing operational experience with leadership, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.

Position Summary

The Plumbing Operations Manager will serve as the operational backbone of the company, supporting technicians in the field while helping ensure excellent customer service, operational efficiency, strong profitability, and smooth day-to-day operations.

This is primarily an office-based leadership role (with some off-site job visits) focused on supporting field technicians, coordinating operations, assisting with estimating, reviewing job scopes, supporting dispatch and scheduling, helping maintain profitability, and ensuring operational consistency across the company.

The ideal candidate will act as a central support resource for technicians throughout the day by assisting with troubleshooting, estimate development, customer communication, code questions, material considerations, operational problem-solving, and job coordination.

While this role is primarily office-based, occasional site visits may be required for larger estimates, complex projects, job evaluations, or operational support when necessary.

Field Technician Support & Operational Leadership

· Provide real-time support to technicians in the field

· Assist with troubleshooting complex plumbing, sewer, drain, excavation, and commercial service issues

· Help technicians determine repair vs. replacement recommendations

· Support technicians with customer communication and estimate presentation

· Review photos, videos, and field findings to assist with scope development

· Assist with difficult or escalated service situations

· Help coordinate emergency response and after-hours operational support

Estimating & Project Coordination

· Assist with large estimates, excavation projects, commercial work, and multi-day jobs

· Review scopes of work, labor expectations, and project considerations

· Evaluate materials, labor burden, equipment needs, restoration considerations, and permit requirements

· Help ensure pricing accuracy and profitability

· Coordinate with subcontractors, suppliers, municipalities, inspectors, and utility departments as needed

· Occasionally visit larger or more complex job sites when operational support or estimate development is needed

Permits, Codes & Municipal Coordination

· Coordinate permits with cities, townships, and municipalities

· Assist with code interpretation and compliance

· Coordinate inspections and utility shutdowns when required

· Work with water departments, sewer departments, DPW departments, and Miss Dig

· Help ensure proper documentation and compliance on larger projects

Price Book & Operational Efficiency

· Assist with maintaining and improving the company price book

· Evaluate actual material costs and labor costs

· Help refine pricing structure for profitability and competitiveness

· Assist with inventory oversight and operational purchasing

· Monitor operational inefficiencies and identify opportunities for improvement

· Help standardize workflows and operational procedures

Scheduling & Dispatch Support

· Assist with technician scheduling and job assignment

· Understand technician strengths and assign appropriate technicians to appropriate job types

· Help improve routing efficiency and technician utilization

· Assist with emergency call triage and prioritization

· Support dispatch operations during high-volume periods

Customer Service & Sales Support

· Occasionally answer incoming calls and assist customers

· Help convert incoming opportunities into booked appointments

· Assist with handling escalated customer concerns

· Support estimate follow-up and customer communication

· Help ensure strong customer experience and online reputation

Leadership & Team Development

· Support technician development and accountability

· Help train technicians on communication, documentation, and operational procedures

· Help create and improve operational systems and SOPs

· Assist ownership with hiring input and technician evaluation

Qualifications

Required Experience

· Strong plumbing industry experience required

· Experience in residential and commercial plumbing operations

· Experience supporting field technicians

· Experience with estimating and job scoping

· Strong understanding of plumbing codes and permitting processes

· Experience with drain/sewer operations strongly preferred

· Experience with excavation coordination strongly preferred

Preferred Skills

· Strong leadership and communication skills

· Ability to remain calm under pressure

· Highly organized and detail-oriented

· Strong customer service skills

· Strong operational problem-solving ability

· Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment

· Strong understanding of profitability and operational efficiency

· ServiceTitan experience preferred but not mandatory

· Experience with scheduling and dispatch operations preferred

Compensation & Benefits

· Competitive salary $75,000-$80.000based on experience

· Benefits: health, dental & vision benefits package with 70% employer-paid coverage.

· Potential performance bonuses

· PTO(Sick Time, Paid Holidays-3.2 Weeks) including: (New Years Day, Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christas Eve & Day)

· Growth opportunities within a rapidly expanding company

· Opportunity to help shape operations and company growth

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate has plumbing, managerial and organization experience and some professional contacts in the trade. They must be operationally strong, humble and team-oriented, highly responsive and dependable, comfortable supporting technicians and customers alike, able to manage chaos calmly, relationship-minded, process-oriented, and focused on long-term growth and operational excellence.

Company Description

Build Your Plumbing Career with Benjamin Franklin Plumbing®

At Benjamin Franklin Plumbing®, we don’t just hire team members—we partner with professionals who want to build something bigger than themselves. With 25+ years of trusted national experience and 350+ locations, our Canton, MI franchise combines local leadership with the strength of a national brand.
Here’s why plumbers choose us:

$1000 Signing Bonus( after 3 Months)- Our Way of Valuing Your Skills & Commitment
Monthly Bonus if Team Exceeds Goals
Health,Dental, Vision - 2nd Month (Retirement Benefits after Year 1)
Paid Training & Clear Career Path
Supportive Culture Built on Trust, Respect, and Collaboration
401K Match After 1 Year

Company Description

Build Your Plumbing Career with Benjamin Franklin Plumbing®\r\n\r\nAt Benjamin Franklin Plumbing®, we don’t just hire team members—we partner with professionals who want to build something bigger than themselves. With 25+ years of trusted national experience and 350+ locations, our Canton, MI franchise combines local leadership with the strength of a national brand.\r\nHere’s why plumbers choose us:\r\n\r\n$1000 Signing Bonus( after 3 Months)- Our Way of Valuing Your Skills & Commitment\r\nMonthly Bonus if Team Exceeds Goals \r\nHealth,Dental, Vision - 2nd Month (Retirement Benefits after Year 1)\r\nPaid Training & Clear Career Path \r\nSupportive Culture Built on Trust, Respect, and Collaboration\r\n401K Match After 1 Year