Nick Velasquez
Master Plumber | Multifamily & Service
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About
Licensed Master Plumber with 15+ years in the trade, spanning large-scale multifamily residential construction and full-service residential and commercial plumbing. A hands-on field leader experienced in underground layout, rough-in, sewer & drain, and crew supervision — he worked his way up to Site Foreman on multifamily jobsites, co-owned and operated Colorado First Plumbing and Sewer for over six years, and now supervises field operations at Bill's Plumbing and Drain in Colorado Springs. In 2026 he passed his Colorado Master Plumber exam, capping 15+ years in the trade.
Career Timeline
Passed Colorado Master Plumber Exam
Colorado
Passed the Colorado Master Plumber examination — now a fully licensed Master Plumber, capping 15+ years in the trade.
Bill's Plumbing and Drain
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Supervises field plumbing operations and crews, overseeing service and construction work across the Colorado Springs area.
Alphalete Plumbing
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Field Supervisor directing on-site plumbing crews, scheduling, and quality control across active jobsites.
Colorado First Plumbing and Sewer LLC
Greater Denver Metro Area
Part owner and operating Master Plumber of a full-service residential plumbing and sewer company for over six years — running service calls, sewer and drain work, water heaters, and new construction. Co-founded alongside Codee Jessen.
Colorado Journeyworker Plumber License
Colorado
Earned Colorado Journeyworker Plumber license JP.03000283 by examination — active.
UMC (Utah Mechanical)
Aurora, Colorado
Assistant Foreman on large-scale multifamily residential construction — directing crews through underground, rough, and finish work on high-density developments.
Freund Plumbing and Heating
Aurora, Colorado
Worked up to Site Foreman, leading the plumbing scope on various multifamily residential jobsites — underground layout, rough-in, crew direction, and inspections.
Commercial Plumbing
Colorado
Started in the trade doing commercial plumbing, building the field foundation that led into large-scale multifamily construction.
Areas of Expertise
Multifamily Residential Construction
Underground, rough, and finish on large-scale multifamily developments
- Site Foreman experience on multifamily jobsites
- High-density residential developments
- Underground and podium-era construction
- Inspections and code compliance
Underground & Rough-In Layout
Layout and installation from underground through rough-in
- Underground plumbing layout
- DWV and water supply rough-in
- Blueprint interpretation
- Crew coordination on the deck
Sewer & Drain Specialist
Extensive sewer experience — jetting, cabling, locating, and full replacement
- High-pressure jetting and drain cleaning
- Sewer camera inspection and locating
- Mainline repair and full replacement
- Excavation, trenching, and backfill
Boilers & Hydronic Heating
Boiler installation, service, and hydronic distribution systems
- Boiler installation and replacement
- Hydronic and radiant heating systems
- Service, troubleshooting, and repair
- Code-compliant venting and gas connections
Residential & Commercial Service
Full-service repair and installation work
- Service repair and diagnostics
- Water heaters and tankless
- Fixture and supply work
- Commercial plumbing background
Crew Supervision & Field Leadership
Directing crews, scheduling, and quality control
- Field Supervisor / Foreman experience
- Crew scheduling and direction
- Quality control and inspections
- Material takeoff and ordering
Excavation & Mainline
Equipment operation for sewer and water mainline work
- Mini-excavator operation
- Water and sewer mainline replacement
- Trench safety and backfill
- Site grading for plumbing scope
On the Job
Copper manifold rough-in
On-site, hard hat and hi-vis
Underground layout, multifamily site
Excavation for mainline work
Sewer jetting and drain cleaning
Failed mainline pulled and replaced
Colorado First Plumbing crew
Off the clock in Colorado