Foreman Refrigeration - Commercial & Industrial

Houston Dose; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 69,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $5,000

401(k) match

Ongoing education & training

Medical, dental, vision, prescription

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Job summary

CoolSys is seeking a motivated Lead Technician to train and mentor the project crew, coordinate trades, and keep projects on schedule on commercial building sites.

You will ensure safety, manage costs, and develop productive relationships with customers and subcontractors while ensuring compliance with company policies and safety standards.

Requirements include a high school diploma or trade program and 5+ years in construction, with strong task organization and people-management abilities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; trade program or technical school is a plus.
• 5+ years in commercial building construction or related trades.
• Ability to organize tasks, supervise crew, and manage labor hours safely.

Responsibilities

• 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 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.

Skills

Team leadership

Task organization

Time management

Communication

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma

GED

Trade program/technical school

College degree (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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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 are required for all positions. CoolSys will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with federal law, state law, or local ordinance.