HVAC Foreman — Field Leadership & Project Execution

ClimateCare Mechanical Service; Hayward, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

ClimateCare Mechanical Service is seeking an HVAC Foreman in California to lead union commercial/industrial service projects. You will plan field execution, coordinate manpower, staging, rigging, and subcontractors, while enforcing safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities include reading drawings, directing diagnostics/repairs, coordinating materials and vendors, and mentoring technicians and apprentices.

Qualifications

• Experience leading field operations for HVAC projects.
• Ability to read and mark up mechanical/electrical drawings.
• Valid driver's license with clean driving record and insurability.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for team coaching and customer interaction.
• Ability to recruit, develop, and mentor journeymen, apprentices and tradesmen.

Responsibilities

• Plan field execution, manpower, staging, rigging, and subcontractors for projects.
• Run safe jobs; conduct daily safety meetings and JHAs; enforce lockout/tagout procedures.
• Read and mark up drawings; direct modifications per specs.
• Coordinate materials, vendors, and ensure tools/equipment readiness.
• Perform initial job walks and layouts; support quotes and bids.
• Direct complex diagnostics/repairs; escalate when needed.
• Provide daily updates to stakeholders; ensure documentation and closeout.
• Coach technicians and mentor leads through ride-alongs and supervision.
• Identify pull-through improvements to prevent shutdowns.
• Recruit and develop a team of journeymen, apprentices, and tradesmen.
• Foster a customer- and team-centric culture aligned with CCMS CARE values.

Skills

Field leadership

Communication skills

Read drawings

Coaching

Team development

Recruiting

Safety enforcement

Vendor coordination

Planning

Problem solving

Job description

ClimateCare Mechanical Service is seeking an HVAC Foreman in California to lead union commercial/industrial service projects. You will plan field execution, coordinate manpower, staging, rigging, and subcontractors, while enforcing safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities include reading drawings, directing diagnostics/repairs, coordinating materials and vendors, and mentoring technicians and apprentices.