Refrigeration Foreman

Liberty Personnel Services, Inc.; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Liberty Personnel Services, Inc. is seeking an experienced Refrigeration Foreman to lead field crews on commercial refrigeration and HVAC installation projects.

You will direct apprentices and journeymen, manage job costs and schedules, ensure safety and quality, and coordinate with customers and subcontractors to achieve on-time, within-budget project delivery.

Strong leadership, clear communication, and hands-on field management are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in commercial construction, refrigeration, HVAC, or related trade.
• Previous foreman or crew leadership experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of construction practices and labor management.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Able to work independently and lead field teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise refrigeration installation crews.
• Oversee daily jobsite activities, project progress, and labor hours.
• Manage job costs, schedules, and project performance.
• Coordinate with customers, general contractors, and subcontractors.
• Ensure compliance with safety procedures and company standards.
• Provide technical guidance and direction to field personnel.

Skills

Team leadership

Project management

HVAC/R

Construction know-how

Safety procedures

Communication

Job description

A growing commercial refrigeration and HVAC organization is seeking an experienced Refrigeration Foreman to lead field crews and oversee installation projects. This individual will serve as the technical lead, directing apprentices and journeymen while ensuring projects are completed safely, efficiently, and within budget.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and supervise refrigeration installation crews.
• Oversee daily jobsite activities, project progress, and labor hours.
• Manage job costs, schedules, and project performance.
• Coordinate with customers, general contractors, and subcontractors.
• Ensure compliance with safety procedures and company standards.
• Provide technical guidance and direction to field personnel.

Requirements:

• 5+ years of commercial construction, refrigeration, HVAC, or related trade experience.
• Previous foreman or crew leadership experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of construction practices and labor management.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and lead field teams.
• Comfortable working in active construction environments and performing physical fieldwork.