Foreman Refrigeration - Commercial & Industrial

CoolSys - Refrigeration and HVAC Systems; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 69,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign on Bonus

Education & Training

Comprehensive Benefits

401(K) match

Quarterly bonus plan

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Job summary

CoolSys - Refrigeration and HVAC Systems in Houston, TX, seeks an experienced project lead to guide apprentices and journeymen on commercial construction projects. You will prioritize tasks, coordinate trades, and ensure safety and timely project completion.

This role offers competitive hourly pay, a sign-on bonus, ongoing training, and comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, a 401(k) match, and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required; trade program or technical school is a plus.
• 5+ years of experience in commercial building construction or related trade.
• Knowledge of construction principles and efficient labor-hour use.
• Ability to organize tasks and manage time effectively.
• Ability to give clear instructions and guidance as needed.
• Ability to maintain project labor hours within limits and handle change orders.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical resources on assigned projects.
• Report on job status and performance.
• Control project costs.
• Develop and maintain relationships with peers, customers, GCs, and subcontractors.
• Ensure PPE use and safe behavior by all employees.
• Ensure compliance with installation policies, safety and attendance policies.
• May oversee 3rd party resources.
• Direct and oversee work of apprentices and journeymen on projects.

Skills

Task organization

Judgment in assignments

Clear instructions

Time management

Safety awareness

Policy compliance

Independent work

Punctuality

Computer tools (email, Word)

Education

High school diploma or GED

Trade program/technical school preferred

Tools

Projectmates (Project Planning Software)

Job description

Benefits

At CoolSys, we offer more than just a job—we provide stability, growth, and industry-leading benefits for our employees.

• Competitive Compensation: $49.75-$58.50 per hour DOE


• Sign on Bonus: Up to $5,000.00 DOE


• Ongoing Education & Training: Access to state-of-the-art facilities and paid online training.


• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription coverage, paid vacation/holidays, and a 401(K) match.


• Year-Round, Diverse Work: Stay engaged with consistent, interesting projects throughout the year, working across various industries and systems to keep learning and growing.


• Extra Perks: Quarterly bonus plan, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts on vehicles, hotels, theme parks, pet insurance, and more.

Overview

WHY COOLSYS?

Benefits

At CoolSys, we offer more than just a job—we provide stability, growth, and industry-leading benefits for our employees. No wonder Newsweek named CoolSys one of America’s Greatest Workplaces!

• Competitive Compensation: $49.75-$58.50 per hour DOE


• Sign on Bonus: Up to $5,000.00 DOE


• Ongoing Education & Training: Access to state-of-the-art facilities and paid online training.


• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription coverage, paid vacation/holidays, and a 401(K) match.


• Year-Round, Diverse Work: Stay engaged with consistent, interesting projects throughout the year, working across various industries and systems to keep learning and growing.


• Extra Perks: Quarterly bonus plan, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts on vehicles, hotels, theme parks, pet insurance, and more.

Join us and advance your career while working with top-tier clients in the HVAC and refrigeration industry!

Responsibilities

This position is responsible for leading, training, and mentoring the project crew, prioritizing and delegating responsibilities, communicating with the tradespeople on the job site, and tracking project schedules to ensure projects are completed efficiently, accurately, and on time.

• Serves as Lead Technical resource on assigned projects.


• Reports on job status and performance.


• Controls job costs.


• Develops and maintains productive relationships with peers, customers, GCs, and subcontractors.


• Ensures the use of PPE and the application of safe behavior, including vehicle safety, by all employees.


• Ensures compliance with Installation policies and procedures, including project tracking, safety, time and attendance, etc.


• May oversee 3rd party resources.


• Directs and oversees the work of other Apprentices and journeymen assigned to specific projects.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or completion of trade program or technical school. College degree is a plus.


• 5+ years of experience in commercial building construction or other related industry/trade,


• Knowledge of construction principles and practices, including efficient use of labor hours.


• Ability to organize tasks.


• Ability to use good judgment in making work assignments.


• Ability to give clear instructions and guidance, as needed.


• Ability to maintain project labor hours within acceptable limits and request change orders as needed.


• Ability to ensure safe work practices and ensure compliance with Safety policies.


• Ability to understand and follow all company policies and procedures and all applicable State and Federal laws.


• Ability to work with minimal supervision.


• Track record of punctuality and dependability.


• Ability to use computer tools including E-Mail, Word, Project Planning Software (Projectmates), etc.


• Ability to manage time, delegate assignments and follow through to ensure good results.

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CoolSys is an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals - Including all ages, colors, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, and other characteristics are encouraged to apply.

Pre-employment background screening (criminal and MVR for driving positions) and drug testing arerequiredfor all positions. CoolSys will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with federal law, state law, or local ordinance.