Foreman

Climate Pros, LLC; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Climate Pros, LLC is seeking an experienced Construction Foreman to manage up to 10 HVAC installation technicians onsite. You will supervise safety, track daily and weekly progress, perform JHAs, spot inspections, and mentor the crew while coordinating with clients to deliver projects on time and within budget.

You must have at least 5 years of verifiable HVAC experience, EPA and state certifications, OSHA 10, First Aid and CPR, and a strong understanding of ductwork, piping, and controls.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of verifiable experience in the HVAC trade.
• Mandatory certifications: Universal EPA, TDLR registration, OSHA 10, First Aid and CPR.
• Hands-on foreman, must be a working foreman.
• Strong knowledge of major HVAC components and installation methods (RTUs, VAVs, fan coils, piping, ducting, controls).
• Commitment to safety, teamwork, and on-time project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead onsite supervision of up to 10 HVAC installation technicians.
• Ensure safety, daily and weekly progress, and JHAs; perform spot inspections.
• Mentor, guide, and train crew; communicate with client and project team.
• Maintain budget awareness and progress reporting; create daily progress reports.

Skills

Reading drawings

IECC knowledge

Code enforcement

Safety

EPA certification

OSHA 10

First Aid & CPR

Verifiable experience

Job description

The Construction Foreman will be the onsite manager of up to 10 HVAC Installation Technicians to include their safety, daily progress, weekly progress, JHAs, spot inspections, guide, lead, teach, mentor, and communicate. They will work closely with the client and deliver all projects within budget and on time. They will work on multiple concurrent projects for one or more commercial retail clients while handling and maintaining all Foreman level responsibilities as well as working alongside their assigned crew.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Must be able to accurately perform material takeoffs on a regular frequency.
• Constantly keep and maintain inventory of onsite material and equipment. As well as be neat and organized.
• Must demonstrate a high level of skill as it pertains to reading and interpreting mechanical drawings.
• Ability to understand scale, and transfer scale to job site measurements for accuracy in locating major installation start/endpoints.
• Ability to fabricate Sheetmetal transitions, and offsets "on the fly" to keep progress moving forward.
• Must be able to set and attain progress goals while being conscious at all times of the overall labor budget.
• Must demonstrate general knowledge in basic job costing i.e., material cost differences at a chain store vs an actual vendor.
• Demonstrate a high level of communication with staff and general contractor's onsite representatives.
• Ability to create daily progress reports, with specific details and timely submission 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 as it pertains to reading drawings, reading specifications, installation means, and methods, and understanding IECC as well as code enforcement, and safety.
• Applicant must have a minimum of 5 years of verifiable experience in the trade.
• Universal EPA, Registration with TDLR, OSHA 10, First Aid, and CPR certifications are all mandatory.
• Applicant will be administered a skill assessment which will be used to determine experience and knowledge. Although this will not be used to determine employment, it will serve as a guide for management as it pertains to placement as well as training needs.
• This is a "hands-on" foreman position.
• Meaning this position is required to be a working Foreman.
• Knowledge of all major components as well as installation methods pertaining to but not limited to:
  • RTUs, VAVs, Fan Powered Boxes, Fan Coils, Split Systems, Hydronic Systems, Chillers, Boilers, Piping, Valves, Ducting, Grilles, Registers and Diffusers, Louvers, Damper, Fans, Fire Dampers & Hoods, Roof curbs and caps, Equipment supports and Stands, Condensate and Gas, Stand Alone Controls, Basic knowledge of BAS/BMS/BACnet Controls, Startups & Reporting, Balancing Refrigerant, 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
• Be an honest team player, growth-oriented, ability to do whatever it takes; safely!

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.