HVAC Foreman

Engie; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy services company in Saudi Arabia seeks an HVAC Foreman to supervise HVAC installations and ensure compliance with quality and safety standards. The ideal candidate will have 7 to 10 years of HVAC experience, strong HSE knowledge, and project management skills. This role involves ensuring safety protocols are followed on site and overseeing installation works across projects.

Qualifications

• 7 to 10 years of experience in HVAC construction and site execution, preferably in energy efficiency or retrofit projects.
• Familiarity with KSA building codes and international standards (ASHRAE, SMACNA, etc.).
• Strong reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee HVAC installation works on site.
• Enforce HSE policies and conduct daily toolbox talks.
• Inspect ongoing works and ensure quality compliance.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Understanding of HSE regulations

Experience in HVAC systems commissioning

Ability to manage a site team

Education

Technical College Diploma

Tools

Project management tools

Job description

Position Overview - Purpose of the Role

The HVAC Foreman will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day execution of HVAC-related activities on site, ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and technical standards. Reporting to the Construction Engineer, this role plays a key part in implementing energy efficiency measures, coordinating site teams, and ensuring smooth and safe operations across multiple retrofit and construction sites. A strong control on Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) compliance, and important role of the supervisor acting as ambassador of ENGIE's safety culture.

Site Supervision & Execution

• Supervise HVAC installation works including chillers, AHUs, DX units, package units, ductwork, piping, Lighting, VFDs...
• Ensure works are executed as per approved technical and design documents such as drawings, method statements, and specifications.
• Monitor daily site activities and ensure alignment with project schedule and milestones.
• Coordinate with subcontractors and site technicians to ensure timely and quality execution.
• Coordinate with PM and Construction Engineer all the activities and follow up the approved shutdowns plans.

Health, Safety & Environment (HSE)

• Implement all the permit to work process, LOTO, POWRA
• Enforce HSE policies and procedures on site.
• Conduct daily toolbox talks and ensure proper use of PPE.
• Report safety observations and incidents to the Construction Engineer and HSE team.
• Support implementation of corrective actions and safety improvements.
• Report and investigate any incidents.

Quality Assurance & Documentation

• Inspect ongoing works and ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Raise inspection requests and coordinate with QA / QC and client representatives.
• Identify and report non-conformities and support resolution.

Technical Support

• Follow approved construction methodologies and coordinate with other disciplines / contractors / subcontractors prior to construction.
• Supervise resolution of site-level technical issues in coordination with the construction engineer and project manager.
• Assist in reviewing material submittals and shop drawings.
• Participate in testing, commissioning, and client inspections.

Planning & Logistics

• Manage material deliveries and site inventory.
• Coordinate with the planning team to align site activities with project milestones.
• Ensure proper storage on site.

Requirements

• 7 to 10 years of experience in HVAC construction and site execution, preferably in energy efficiency or retrofit projects.
• Strong communication and reporting skills.
• Strong understanding of HSE regulations and experience in implementing safety protocols.
• Experience with commissioning and handover of HVAC systems.
• Familiarity with KSA building codes and international standards (ASHRAE, SMACNA, etc.).
• Familiarity with project management tools and reporting systems.
• Experience in managing a site team.

Business Unit

LEI RoW

Division

LEI RoW AMEA - KSA

Legal Entity

ENGIE Energy Services Saudi Limited

Education Level

Technical College Diploma