HVAC / Ductwork Foreman – Industrial Construction

Freedom Industries, Inc.; Rocky Mount, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Benefits

Job summary

Freedom Industries, Inc. is seeking an HVAC ductwork foreman to lead installation crews on industrial projects. You will plan daily activities, coordinate manpower and materials, and ensure quality and safety while hands-on with the crew when needed.

The role requires strong ductwork experience, a lead attitude, and the ability to read drawings. Join a 100% employee‑owned team committed to safety and growth in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Extensive HVAC/ductwork experience in industrial construction a plus.
• Prior lead installer or foreman experience preferred.
• Basic computer skills a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assign daily tasks and provide hands-on leadership to installers and helpers.
• Ensure crew productivity and workmanship.
• Read and interpret drawings and specifications.
• Plan work activities to support schedules.
• Keep daily reports and records as required.
• Verify materials, equipment, and manpower are ordered and scheduled.
• Oversee material layout and installation of ductwork and components.
• Ensure proper sealing, alignment and assembly of systems.
• Maintain a culture that values safety, health and cleanliness.
• Regularly work in varying weather and industrial environments.

Skills

HVAC ductwork

Crew leadership

Reading drawings

Industrial safety

Problem solving

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

About Freedom Industries

Freedom Industries is a trusted MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing) service provider, proudly serving a wide range of industries, including Life Sciences, Automotive, Industrial Manufacturing, Semiconductor, and Food/Beverage. Since our founding in 2004, we have remained committed to delivering exceptional industrial maintenance and construction services.

Our core mission is simple yet powerful:

“Our purpose is to honor God by building a great future for our Freedom family through relationship-driven industrial construction and maintenance.”

As a 100% employee-owned company, we are passionate about fostering a culture of ownership, collaboration, and growth. We believe in putting ‘the right person in the right seat’ and are actively seeking new owners who share our values and vision for the future. Don’t just work for Freedom – work to build your future!

• Employee owners at Freedom enjoy competitive pay, PTO, paid Holidays, and exceptional benefit options.

Freedom is committed to creating a diverse environment and is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

To maintain a safe and productive workplace, and as a condition of employment, all candidates selected for hire are required to successfully pass a pre‑employment drug screening in accordance with company policy and applicable laws.

Freedom participates in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility. All new hires must provide valid documentation to establish identity and work authorization in the United States.

Position Summary

The HVAC / Ductwork Foreman is responsible for leading and supervising HVAC ductwork installation crews on industrial construction projects. This role plans daily work activities, coordinates manpower and materials, ensures quality installation, and enforces all safety requirements while working hands‑on alongside the crew as needed.

Skills and Abilities

• Strong HVAC ductwork installation and layout experience
• Proven ability to lead and supervise field crews
• Ability to read and interpret HVAC and construction drawings
• Knowledge of industrial construction safety practices
• Strong problem‑solving and decision‑making skills
• Clear communication and leadership skills

Experience/Education/Other

• High School Diploma or GED preferred
• Extensive HVAC or ductwork installation experience in industrial construction a plus
• Prior experience in a lead installer or foreman role preferred
• Basic computer skills a plus

Essential Functions:

Essential functions are the basic job duties that an employee must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation. The Company considers the functions listed here as essential to performance of the job duties.

• Assign daily tasks, supervise, and provide hands‑on leadership and guidance to installers and helpers
• Ensure crew productivity and workmanship
• Read and interpret drawings and specifications
• Plan work activities to support short‑term and long‑term schedules
• Keep daily reports and records as required
• Verify materials, equipment, and manpower are ordered, scheduled, staged, etc. as necessary
• Oversee material layout, verification of dimensions and elevations
• Oversee installation of ductwork and related hardware, accessories, and related components
• Ensure proper sealing, alignment and assembly of systems
• Maintain a culture that values respect, safety, health and cleanliness
• Regularly lift, carry, and maneuver materials up to 50 lbs
• Regularly work on ladders, lifts, scaffolding, and overhead
• Regularly bend, kneel, climb, and work in confined spaces
• Regularly work in varying weather and industrial environments with exposure to noise, dust, heat, and other indoor and outdoor conditions