Foreman- Special Projects

Grote Enterprises/CINFAB/TJ Dyer/Commercial HVAC; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Grote Enterprises in Cincinnati is seeking a Field Operations Leader to oversee project execution as a preferred contractor. This role focuses on managing daily operations, ensuring safety, and developing apprentices while delivering quality outcomes. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in commercial/industrial settings and strong leadership skills.

Responsibilities include leading field teams, participating in job meetings, and maintaining effective communication. Required qualifications include various certifications and supervisory experience. Emphasis on safety and quality in all operations.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of experience in Commercial/Industrial environments or CINFAB Apprentice Program graduate with 3+ years of journeyman experience.
• 2 years of supervisory experience training as a Journeyman 4/Leadman.
• OSHA 30 / CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Lead field operations to ensure safe and productive work.
• Manage daily meetings and coordinate field personnel.
• Train apprentices and mentor field staff.
• Order materials and manage shop requisitions.

Skills

Leadership and mentoring

Safety awareness

Effective communication

Quality control

Technical drawing interpretation

Education

Required Certifications

Required State License

8-10 years Commercial/Industrial experience

2 years Supervisory experience

Job description

Summary

Responsible for leading field operations to support CINFAB as the preferred contractor, fabricator, and service provider. Ensures safe execution, high productivity, strong customer relationships, and development of field personnel while driving quality and profitable outcomes.

Essential Functions

including the following but not limited to the below.

Lead by Example

• Run Daily Huddle meetings before work starts, complete with daily/weekly goals, safety awareness (JSAs), and open discussion to answer any questions or concerns.
• Participate in the Friday morning Shop Schedule meeting.
• Attend Foremen Meetings every other month.
• Send in 3-week manpower look ahead to supervisor every Monday before noon.
• Daily construction reports, including pictures identifying delays.
• Keep a running material receiving log on ACC.
• Keep updated colored-in set of prints in office.
• Field control sheets.
• Manage duct testing & reports.
• Manage inspections.
• Fire damper commissioning.
• Manage rental equipment.
• Order consumable materials.
• Manage shop material requisitions.
• Manage Field Call-ins.

Build Lifelong Partnerships

• Train apprentices and mentor field staff.

Communicate effectively both orally and in writing and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with fellow employees.

Act with Integrity

• Always express a positive "Can Do" attitude.

Put People First

• Manage smaller, less complex jobsites.
• Lead manpower crew of 5-10.
• Train and develop apprentices.
• Participate in all foremen training programs, Field Career path development and any training recommended by supervisor.

Challenge the Ordinary

• Attend required job meetings, addressing productivity, schedule, and jobsite conditions.
• Quality control.

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements

• Required Certifications, where applicable.
• Required State License, where applicable.
• 8-10 years Commercial/Industrial experience or CINFAB Apprentice Program graduate with 3+ years journeyman experience.
• 2 years Supervisory experience training as a Journeyman 4/Leadman.
• OSHA 30 / CPR.
• Read architectural, structural, electrical, plumbing and HVAC drawings.

Physical Demands

• Able to carry and climb ladders.
• Able to install duct overhead.
• Able to lift 50lbs.

Work Environments

• Office and retail spaces.
• Commercial and industrial settings.