HVAC Duct Foreman | Field Lead & Safety Champion

SE&M Constructors, LLC; Elm City (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401k retirement plan with employer 401

Competitive Pay

Job summary

SE&M Constructors, LLC is seeking a capable HVAC Field Lead to take direction from the Superintendent and drive projects through to completion while independently managing day-to-day field activities. Ideal candidates have 1+ years in HVAC duct installation, the ability to lead a crew of up to five, and strong skills in blueprint reading, duct sizing, and field fabrication.

Safety culture is essential, with OSHA 30 certification and weekly toolbox talks.

Qualifications

• 1+ years experience in HVAC duct installation and sheet metal work.
• Ability to lead and manage a crew of up to five field personnel.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC systems and components including exhaust, supply, return, and outside air systems.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting blueprints, specifications, and shop drawings.
• Strong communication skills with coordination with General Contractors, inspectors, clients, and internal project management.
• Plan material and consumable orders five or more days in advance.
• OSHA 30 certification required.
• Experience conducting safety toolbox talks and enforcing jobsite safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Take direction from the Superintendent to see projects through to completion while independently managing day-to-day field activities.
• Install sheet metal ductwork and assist with general work activities to complete project tasks.
• Assemble material to complete the final product and assist with complex layout activities.
• Install ductwork for preconstruction projects.
• Read and interpret blueprints, specifications, and shop drawings to determine the sequence and methods of assembling and installing sheet metal products.
• Lay out and mark dimensions and reference lines on material to develop and trace patterns of product or parts.
• Store and maintain sheet metal products as required by quality manual.
• Plan the installation sequence to avoid obstructions and inspect the jobsite to ensure structural integrity.
• Perform duct testing and standard QC of duct installation
• Lead and be responsible for a crew of up to five; ensure crew safety and meet all safety requirements set forth by the Company and General Contractor
• Stay five days ahead of work activities with material and consumable orders
• Coordinate with Superintendent and Project Managers so materials can be ordered in a timely manner
• Maintain direct communication with General Contractors, inspectors, and clients
• Extensive knowledge of HVAC systems and components (Exhaust, Supply, Return, Outside Air)
• Extensive knowledge of duct sizing calculations
• Able to field fabricate standard offsets and duct layouts; able to communicate with the Fabrication Shop on what needs to be fabricated with little or no direction
• Operate most aerial work platforms and mobile site equipment
• Hold weekly safety toolbox talks with crew
• Adhere to all safety regulations, including PPE and OSHA guidelines

Skills

Crew leadership

HVAC systems knowledge

Duct sizing calculations

Blueprint reading

Coordination with GC/inspectors

Material planning

OSHA 30 certified

Safety toolbox talks

Tools

Aerial lifts

Job description

SE&M Constructors, LLC is seeking a capable HVAC Field Lead to take direction from the Superintendent and drive projects through to completion while independently managing day-to-day field activities. Ideal candidates have 1+ years in HVAC duct installation, the ability to lead a crew of up to five, and strong skills in blueprint reading, duct sizing, and field fabrication.

Safety culture is essential, with OSHA 30 certification and weekly toolbox talks.