Commercial Sheet Metal Foreman

Piedmont Service Group; Greensboro (NC); Vor Ort; USD 85.000 - 115.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Piedmont Service Group in Greensboro, NC is seeking a Commercial Sheet Metal Foreman to lead field crews and coordinate with general contractors on large-scale HVAC ductwork installations. This working management role blends expert trade skills with crew leadership to ensure on-schedule, safe project delivery.

Responsibilities include supervising journeymen and apprentices, interpreting blueprints, coordinating with trades, managing material logistics, and enforcing SMACNA standards and OSHA

Qualifikationen

• 7–10 years in commercial sheet metal installation.
• 2–3 years in a verifiable supervisory role.

Aufgaben

• Lead field crews and schedule tasks to meet milestones.
• Read and interpret commercial mechanical blueprints and submittals.
• Coordinate with general contractors and trades to resolve conflicts.
• Track inventory and order ductwork, fittings, and equipment.
• Ensure SMACNA standards and local codes; oversee duct tests.
• Enforce safety policies and OSHA regulations on-site.
• Maintain logs, timecards, and look-ahead schedules.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Blueprint interpretation

Coordination skills

Communication

Safety awareness

Tools

Procore

PlanGrid

Bluebeam

Jobbeschreibung

Description

About the company:

Established in Raleigh, NC in 1971, Piedmont Service Group is a privately held energy efficiency and facilities services company focused exclusively on helping commercial, industrial, institutional, and government organizations operate and maintain their buildings in a safe, healthy, and efficient manner.

Our offices located across the Carolinas and Virginia allow us to serve our clients with a team of local accredited and licensed professionals. Piedmont is committed to building lasting relationships with the customers we serve and fully understanding our customers' needs to provide the best solution for each client.

Position Summary:

The Commercial Sheet Metal Foreman is responsible for leading field crews, coordinating with general contractors, and overseeing the safe, on-schedule installation of large-scale commercial HVAC ductwork and architectural sheet metal systems. This is a working management role requiring a blend of expert trade skills, blueprint mastery, and strong crew leadership.

Core Responsibilities

• Crew Leadership & Scheduling: Supervise, train, and allocate daily tasks to journey-level installers and apprentices; manage field productivity to meet strict project milestones.
• Blueprint & Submittal Interpretation: Read and interpret advanced commercial mechanical blueprints, structural drawings, and coordination submittals to plan efficient run paths and material staging.
• Coordination & Clash Detection: Coordinate closely with general contractors and other mechanical trades (electrical, plumbing, fire protection) to identify and resolve layout conflicts before installation begins.
• Material & Inventory Logistics: Track on-site inventory, perform take-offs, and order ductwork, fittings, hardware, and equipment deliveries in advance to minimize crew downtime.
• Quality Control & Code Compliance: Ensure all installations meet SMACNA standards, local mechanical building codes, and project specifications; oversee duct pressure testing and system quality checks.
• Safety & OSHA Enforcement: Enforce all company safety policies and OSHA regulations on-site, including leading daily tool-box talks, inspecting rigging equipment, and ensuring safe ladder/scissor lift usage.
• Documentation & Reporting: Maintain daily logs, track timecards, document change orders, and complete look-ahead schedules for project managers.

Requirements

Required Skills & Technical Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum 7-10 years of experience in commercial sheet metal installation, with at least 2-3 years in a verifiable supervisory or lead role on projects.
• SMACNA & Code Expertise: Advanced knowledge of SMACNA guidelines, uniform mechanical codes, and commercial air distribution systems (VAV boxes, fire/smoke dampers, heavy-gauge welded duct).
• Advanced Layout & Fabrication: Expert-level ability to perform complex field measurements and sketch field modifications or custom transitions for the fabrication shop.
• Rigging & Heavy Equipment: Proficient in rigging procedures for heavy equipment and duct modules, with experience operating scissor lifts, boom lifts, and material lifts.
• Communication & Tech Literacy: Strong verbal and written communication skills for interface with project managers and inspectors; ability to use digital construction software (e.g., Procore, PlanGrid, or Bluebeam) for viewing blueprints.

*Piedmont Service Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Please visit our website at: http://www.piedmontsg.com/