Foreman Refrigeration - Commercial & Industrial

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Sign on Bonus: Up to $5,000.00 DOE

Ongoing Education & Training

Comprehensive Benefits: Medical,Dental

Paid vacation/holidays, 401(K) match

Year-Round, Diverse Work

Quarterly bonus plan

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts on vehicles

Discounts on hotels/theme parks

Pet insurance

Job summary

CoolSys is hiring for a project lead role in Houston to oversee on-site crews, mentor apprentices and journeymen, and ensure timely completion of HVAC and refrigeration projects. The candidate will manage schedules, cost controls, and safety compliance across multiple trades.

Applicants should have 5+ years in commercial construction, strong organizational and communications skills, and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Company offers robust benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; trade program is acceptable.
• 5+ years in commercial building construction or related field.
• Ability to organize tasks and give clear instructions.
• Maintain safe work practices and comply with policies.

Responsibilities

• Lead, train, and mentor the project crew on site.
• Prioritize, delegate, and communicate with tradespeople.
• Track schedules and ensure timely, accurate project completion.
• Serve as lead technical resource on projects and report status.
• Control job costs and maintain productive relationships with stakeholders.
• Ensure PPE use, safety, and compliance with policies.

Skills

Team leadership

Project management

Safety compliance

Communication

Scheduling

Education

High school diploma, GED, or trade program

College degree is a plus

Tools

Project planning software (Projectmates)

Microsoft Word

Email

Job description

Overview

WHY COOLSYS?

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! As a large company serving diverse customers, we invest in our team with:

• 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.

Join Us

Today, there are 27 different companies that make up the CoolSys family of brands. Our valued employees are at the heart of our continued growth and success. We invite you to be part of that growth!

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CoolSysis 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 characteristicsare encouraged to apply.

Pre-employment background screening (criminal andMVR 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.