Jeff Sims
Master Plumber | Plumbing Inspector | Operations & Project Leadership
About
Texas-licensed Master Plumber and Plumbing Inspector with 20 years of plumbing experience and 10+ years in supervision, business ownership, estimating, project leadership and operations. Experienced in residential and commercial plumbing, new construction, service, inspections, bidding, crew leadership, code compliance and customer relations. Proven ability to manage multiple jobs, coordinate crews and builders, control costs, solve field problems and deliver quality work safely and efficiently.
Experience
Master Plumber / Plumbing Consultant - Self Employed Services - DFW
(2023-03)
- Provide plumbing estimating, consulting, bidding and sales support for residential and commercial projects.
- Review project requirements, plans and scopes to develop practical plumbing solutions and pricing.
Owner / General Manager - Pipeline Dreams
(2020-08 - 2023-04)
- Directed business operations, jobsites, subcontracting, staffing, scheduling, customer relations and project performance.
- Managed crews and multiple work areas while maintaining focus on quality, productivity, cost control and customer satisfaction.
Plumbing Supervisor - Cathedral Plumbing of Texas - Carrollton, TX
(2019-08 - 2020-08)
- Supervised 13+ subdivisions of new-home plumbing construction and coordinated crews, builders, inspections, punch lists and materials.
- Prepared project bids and coordinated labor, parts and equipment required for projects.
- Oversaw underground storm, sanitary and water piping installations while enforcing plumbing codes and safe work practices.
Plumbing Supervisor - L & S Mechanical
(2017-10 - 2019-08)
- Supervised plumbing crews and field operations, delegated assignments and monitored workmanship and production.
- Supported installation, testing, troubleshooting and code-compliant completion of plumbing systems.
Plumbing Inspector - City of Frisco
(2016-10 - 2017-10)
- Inspected new construction, remodel and repair work for compliance with applicable plumbing codes and ordinances.
- Investigated complaints and recurring field issues, documented deficiencies and communicated corrective methods and materials to contractors.
- Re-inspected previously failed work and evaluated plumbing installations for code compliance.
Service Plumber - Berkey's Plumbing - Southlake, TX
(2006-06 - 2016-08)
- Diagnosed leaks, malfunctions and repair needs; performed plumbing repairs, replacements and upgrades for customers.
- Installed and extended storm, sanitary and water piping; assembled valves, fittings and piping to specification.
- Read blueprints, assessed material and equipment needs, tested piping systems with water and air pressure and verified code compliance.
Education
High School Diploma - Little Elm High School (2006-05) Little Elm, TX
