HVAC Installation Project Lead

Kelso Building Services; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 37,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

PTO and paid holidays

Ongoing training and career devt

Job summary

Kelso Building Services in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a Project Superintendent to lead commercial HVAC installation efforts on an upcoming project. You will oversee installation execution, enforce safety and quality standards, and coordinate with CSC to ensure readiness.

You will manage field crews, read blueprints, and drive on-site performance, with EPA and OSHA credentials preferred. The role demands hands-on leadership, risk management, and clear communication with project management,

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on commercial HVAC experience.
• Proficiency with VRF systems.
• Ability to read blueprints, mechanical drawings, and manufacturer documentation.
• Physical ability to climb ladders, lift heavy equipment, and work in confined spaces.
• Solid troubleshooting instincts when installation challenges arise.
• EPA Universal certification preferred.
• OSHA 10 required.
• Demonstrated experience leading install crews.
• Proven ability to manage execution risk.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee installation execution.
• Ensure project is planned and executed safely, efficiently, and to defined quality standards.
• Identify execution risks early and take corrective action to protect schedule, quality, and customer commitments.
• Directly supervise and support assigned installers.
• Coach, and hold installers accountable for jobsite safety, workmanship quality, and documentation discipline.
• Address performance issues through coaching and corrective action plans in alignment with company policy.
• Partner with CSC Project Managers to validate job readiness (materials, access, permits, schedule constraints, inspections).
• Escalate scope gaps, material delays, or schedule risks through proper CSC processes.
• Actively lead and enforce company safety standards.
• Audit foremen-led toolbox talks, JHAs/JSAs, PPE compliance, and hazard controls.
• Exercise stop-work authority when unsafe conditions exist and ensure proper documentation and corrective action.
• Establish and enforce quality gates at key project milestones (pre-start, rough-in, trim-out, commissioning readiness, closeout).
• Perform milestone inspections and risk-based jobsite audits.
• Maintain punch list discipline and prevent rework through early intervention.

Skills

HVAC experience

VRF systems

Blueprint reading

Troubleshooting

Safety leadership

Team leadership

Risk management

OSHA 10

EPA certification

Procore

MS Project

Tools

Procore

MS Project

Job description

Kelso Building Services in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a Project Superintendent to lead commercial HVAC installation efforts on an upcoming project. You will oversee installation execution, enforce safety and quality standards, and coordinate with CSC to ensure readiness.

You will manage field crews, read blueprints, and drive on-site performance, with EPA and OSHA credentials preferred. The role demands hands-on leadership, risk management, and clear communication with project management,