Senior Commercial HVAC Foreman — Lead Installations & Teams

Hillard Electric, Inc; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Nielsen Mechanical, a Crete United company, is seeking a Commercial HVAC Foreman to lead field crews on diverse projects in the Denver market. You will oversee RTUs, boilers, chillers, and large mechanical systems, coordinating ductwork, piping, and equipment installs to meet schedules and codes.

The ideal candidate has hands-on leadership, strong problem-solving skills, and a proven ability to deliver safe, high-quality work on time.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of commercial HVAC installation experience preferred.
• Hands-on experience installing commercial rooftop units (RTUs).
• Experience with commercial sheet metal ductwork and mechanical systems.
• Experience installing or coordinating boilers, chillers, or large HVAC equipment.
• Leading installers, apprentices, or field crews.
• Ability to read blueprints and coordinate across trades.

Responsibilities

• Lead commercial HVAC installations, including RTUs, boilers, chillers, AHUs, and ventilation.
• Oversee sheet metal ductwork installation and mechanical piping.
• Coordinate equipment replacements, rooftop installations, crane lifts, and rigging.
• Read and interpret mechanical blueprints and drawings.
• Plan daily work, assign tasks, and supervise installation crews.
• Coordinate materials, equipment, manpower, and schedules.
• Work with project managers and other trades to keep projects moving.
• Ensure installations meet codes and quality standards.
• Identify and resolve field installation challenges.
• Assist with startup, testing, commissioning, and inspections.
• Train and mentor apprentices and junior installers.
• Maintain jobsite safety, productivity, and quality workmanship.

Skills

HVAC installation

RTU installation

Blueprint reading

Team leadership

Project coordination

Mechanical piping

Troubleshooting

Safety compliance

Valid driver's license

Education

HVAC trade apprenticeship or journeyman-level training

EPA 608 certification

OSHA 30

Tools

Sheet metal fabrication tools

Rigging equipment

Blueprint interpretation tools

Job description

Nielsen Mechanical, a Crete United company, is seeking a Commercial HVAC Foreman to lead field crews on diverse projects in the Denver market. You will oversee RTUs, boilers, chillers, and large mechanical systems, coordinating ductwork, piping, and equipment installs to meet schedules and codes.

The ideal candidate has hands-on leadership, strong problem-solving skills, and a proven ability to deliver safe, high-quality work on time.