Foreman

Climate Pros; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Climate Pros is hiring a Construction Foreman in Charlotte, NC to lead HVAC installation crews on commercial projects. You will supervise daily field execution, safety, quality, productivity, material coordination, and documentation, while coordinating with management and clients.

The role requires hands-on leadership, the ability to read drawings, meet production goals, and maintain strict safety standards. Comprehensive certifications and strong communication are essential.

Qualifications

• HVAC trade experience; 5+ years preferred.
• Must have EPA, TDLR, OSHA 10, First Aid, and CPR certifications.
• OSHA 30, lift certifications and additional licenses preferred.
• Hands-on foreman with ability to perform installation while leading crew.
• Strong communication, organization, planning, problem-solving, and documentation skills.
• Knowledge of HVAC components and installation methods including RTUs, VAVs, fans, boilers, piping, ducting, and controls.

Responsibilities

• Lead HVAC installation crew to complete daily scope safely and to quality standards.
• Plan and coordinate daily work activities based on project schedules, manpower needs, material availability, site conditions, and direction from project management.
• Enforce safety policies and customer site requirements, including JHA completion, pre-task planning, toolbox talks, inspections, and corrective actions.
• Perform material takeoffs, coordinate material needs, maintain jobsite inventory, and keep tools organized.
• Read, interpret, and execute work from drawings, specifications, shop drawings, schedules, and project documents.
• Lay out work in the field, verify measurements, and ensure accurate start/end points of installation.
• Fabricate and install sheet metal transitions and related components.
• Set daily/weekly production goals and monitor progress against labor budgets; communicate impacts to schedule/cost.
• Maintain professional communication with crew, project management, general contractor reps, customers, inspectors, and other trades.
• Train, coach, mentor, and hold crew members accountable to safety, workmanship, productivity, attendance, and conduct.
• Prepare and submit accurate daily progress reports, time information, inspections, and other required documentation.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

HVAC installation

Team leadership

Reading drawings

Safety management

EPA/OSHA certifications

Communication

Project coordination

Problem solving

Documentation

Tools

BAS/BMS/BACnet controls

Job description

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

Job Description

The Construction Foreman is a hands-on field leader responsible for directing and supporting a crew of HVAC Installation Technicians on commercial projects. This position oversees daily jobsite execution, safety, quality, productivity, material coordination, job hazard analyses , spot inspections, documentation, and crew development. The Foreman works closely with project management, the general contractor, clients, vendors, and internal team members to complete projects safely, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with company policies, procedures, and expectations.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead, direct, and work alongside assigned HVAC installation crew members to complete daily scope safely, efficiently, and to company quality standards.
• Plan and coordinate daily work activities based on project schedules, manpower needs, material availability, site conditions, and direction from project management.
• Enforce company safety policies and customer site requirements, including completion of JHAs, pre-task planning, toolbox talks, spot inspections, and corrective actions as needed.
• Accurately perform material takeoffs, coordinate material needs, maintain jobsite inventory, and keep tools, materials, and equipment organized.
• Read, interpret, and execute work from mechanical drawings, specifications, shop drawings, schedules, and project documents.
• Lay out work in the field, verify measurements, understand scale, and ensure installation start and end points are accurate.
• Fabricate and install sheet metal transitions, offsets, and related components as needed to keep progress moving forward.
• Set daily and weekly production goals, monitor progress against labor budgets, and communicate impacts to schedule, cost, or manpower needs in a timely manner.
• Maintain professional communication with crew members, project management, general contractor representatives, customers, inspectors, and other trades.
• Train, coach, mentor, and hold assigned crew members accountable to company expectations for safety, workmanship, productivity, attendance, and conduct.
• Prepare and submit accurate daily progress reports, time information, inspection updates, and other required documentation to project management.
• Perform other related duties as required and assigned.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Desired Skills, Certifications, and Education:

• High level of knowledge related to reading drawings and specifications, HVAC installation means and methods, IECC requirements, applicable code enforcement, and jobsite safety.
• Minimum of 5 years of verifiable HVAC trade experience, with demonstrated experience leading or directing field crews preferred.
• Universal EPA, Registration with TDLR, OSHA 10, First Aid, and CPR certifications are required unless otherwise approved by management.
• OSHA 30, lift certifications, additional trade licenses, and prior commercial retail construction experience are preferred.
• This is a hands-on working Foreman position and requires the ability to perform installation work while leading the crew.
• Strong communication, organization, planning, problem-solving, coaching, and documentation skills.
• Working knowledge of major HVAC components and installation methods, including but not limited to RTUs, VAVs, fan-powered boxes, fan coils, split systems, hydronic systems, chillers, boilers, piping, valves, ducting, grilles, registers, diffusers, louvers, dampers, fans, fire dampers, hoods, roof curbs and caps, equipment supports and stands, condensate and gas piping, stand-alone controls, basic BAS/BMS/BACnet controls, startups and reporting, refrigerant balancing, VRF systems, heaters, air handlers, HVLS fans, exhaust systems, line sets, insulation, jacketing, thermometers and gauges, filters and filtration, transitions and offsets, snaplock, and flex.
• Must be an honest, safety-focused team player with a growth mindset and the willingness to do what it takes to support the project and the team.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

Regularly required to, stand, and walk; lift and/or move up to 75 pounds; noise level is usually high. All employees may be required to visit a customer site and/or complete a ride along with a field technician as part of their employment.

In alignment with Climate Pros' values and applicable laws, we are committed to promoting pay transparency and equity. Compensation within the stated range will vary based on the candidate’s job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Final offers will be tailored to the individual’s qualifications and potential contribution.

Location(s)

Charlotte , North Carolina , United States

Compensation Range

TBD

Position Type

Full-time Non-union

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