Refrigeration Foreman - Commercial & Industrial

CoolSys; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Paid vacation/holidays

401(K) match

Quarterly bonus plan

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Pet insurance

Job summary

CoolSys is seeking a Lead Technician/Project Lead for the HVAC and refrigeration field. You will head the crew, train apprentices and journeymen, and manage scheduling and costs on supermarket refrigeration installations.

You will perform copper brazing, wire work, and on-site supervision while ensuring safety and quality across projects for diverse clients in the HVAC industry.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in commercial building construction or related industry/trade.
• MUST have a minimum of 5 years of supermarket refrigeration install experience.
• MUST have hands on supermarket refrigeration install experience, copper brazing and working on underground and above ground wiring.
• High school diploma, GED, or completion of trade program or technical school. College degree is a plus.
• Valid driver's license and good driving record.
• Knowledge of construction principles and practices, including efficient use of labor hours.
• Ability to organize tasks and manage time with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Lead the project crew (5-7 people) and mentor team members.
• Coordinate and track project schedule to ensure on-time completion.
• Reports on job status and performance; controls job costs.
• Develops relationships with peers, customers, GCs and subcontractors.
• Ensure safety, PPE usage, and compliance with policies; oversee 3rd party resources when needed.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Time management

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Trade program/technical school

Tools

Email

Word

Excel

Work Order/Dispatch Software

ERP software

Job description

Overview

WHY COOLSYS?

At CoolSys, we offer more than just a job—we provide stability, growth, and industry-leading benefits for our employees. No wonder Newsweek named CoolSys one of America’s Greatest Workplaces! As a large company serving diverse customers, we invest in our team with:

• Competitive Compensation: $40-$50/hour (DOE)
• Ongoing Education & Training: Access to state-of-the-art facilities and paid online training.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription coverage, paid vacation/holidays, and a 401(K) match. Enroll in Medical Coverage Starting at $0 Per Paycheck!
• Year-Round, Diverse Work: Stay engaged with consistent, interesting projects throughout the year, working across various industries and systems to keep learning and growing.
• Extra Perks: Quarterly bonus plan, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts on vehicles, hotels, theme parks, pet insurance, and more.

Join us and advance your career while working with top-tier clients in the HVAC and refrigeration industry!

Responsibilities

JOB SUMMARY

This position is responsible to lead, train and mentor the project crew, prioritize and delegate responsibilities, communicate with the trades people on the job site, and track project schedule to ensure projects are completed efficiently, accurately and on-time. This person will be also be hands on with their team, doing copper brazing, supermarket refrigeration installs and more.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Serves as Lead Technical resource on assigned projects.
• Will lead anywhere from 5-7 people at one time.
• Reports on job status and performance.
• Controls job costs.
• Develops and maintains productive relationships with peers, customers, GCs and subcontractors.
• Ensures use of PPE and the application of safe behavior, including vehicle safety, by all employees.
• Ensures compliance of Installation policies and procedures, including project tracking, safety, time and attendance, etc.
• May oversee 3rd party resources.
• Directs and oversees the work of other Apprentices and Journeyman assigned to specific projects.

Qualifications

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• 5+ years of experience in commercial building construction or other related industry/trade
• MUST have a minimum of 5 years of supermarket refrigeration install experience.
• MUST have hands on supermarket refrigeration install experience, copper brazing and working on underground and above ground wiring.
• High school diploma, GED, or completion of trade program or technical school. College degree is a plus.
• Valid drivers’ license and good driving record.
• Knowledge of construction principles and practices, including efficient use of labor hours.
• Ability to organize tasks.
• Ability to use good judgment in making work assignments.
• Ability to give clear instructions and guidance, as needed.
• Ability to maintain project labor hours within acceptable limits and request change orders as needed.Ability to ensure safe work practices and ensure compliance with Safety policies.
• Ability to understand and follow all company policies and procedures and all applicable State and Federal laws.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Track record of punctuality and dependability.
• Ability to use typical business tools including E-Mail, Word, Excel, Work Order/Dispatch Software, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software, etc.
• Ability to manage time, delegate assignments and follow through to ensure good results.

Join Us

Today, there are 26 different companies that make up the CoolSys family of brands. Our valued employees are at the heart of our continued growth and success. We invite you to be part of that growth!

Coolsysis an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals - Including all ages, colors, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, and other characteristicsare encouraged to apply.

Pre-employment background screening (criminal andMVR for driving positions) anddrug testing arerequiredfor all positions. Coolsyswill consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with federal law, state law, or local ordinance.

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