Senior HVAC Foreman: Lead Duct Installations & Field Execution

Esi Electrical Contractors, Inc.; Raleigh, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance & AD&D

401k with employer match

Competitive pay

Job summary

SE&M is seeking a skilled HVAC Lead to oversee field activities and drive project completion under the Superintendent. You will manage day-to-day duct installation tasks, assemble materials, and coordinate with General Contractors to keep projects on schedule.

The ideal candidate has at least 1 year in HVAC duct work, with strong blueprint reading, safety leadership (OSHA 30), and the ability to lead up to five field crew members while maintaining quality and safety on site.

Qualifications

• 1+ year experience in HVAC duct installation in industrial/commercial settings.
• Lead a crew of up to five field personnel.
• Knowledge of HVAC exhaust, supply, return, and outside air systems.
• Ability to read blueprints, specs, and shop drawings.
• OSHA 30 certification required.
• Experience conducting safety toolbox talks and enforcing safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Take direction from the Superintendent to see projects through to completion while independently managing day-to-day field activities.
• Install sheet metal ductwork and assist with general work activities to complete project tasks.
• Assemble material to complete the final product and assist with complex layout activities.
• Install ductwork for preconstruction projects.
• Read and interpret blueprints, specifications, and shop drawings to determine the sequence and methods of assembling and installing sheet metal products.
• Lay out and mark dimensions and reference lines on material to develop and trace patterns of product or parts.
• Store and maintain sheet metal products as required by quality manual.
• Plan the installation sequence to avoid obstructions and inspect the jobsite to ensure structural integrity.
• Perform duct testing and standard QC of duct installation Lead and be responsible for a crew of up to five (5); ensure crew safety and meet all safety requirements set forth by the Company and General Contractor.
• Stay five (5) days ahead of work activities with material and consumable orders.
• Coordinate with Superintendent and Project Managers so materials can be ordered in a timely manner.
• Maintain direct communication with General Contractors, inspectors, and clients.
• Extensive knowledge of HVAC systems and components (Exhaust, Supply, Return, Outside Air).
• Extensive knowledge of duct sizing calculations.
• Able to field fabricate standard offsets and duct layouts; able to communicate with the Fabrication Shop on what needs to be fabricated with little or no direction.
• Operate most aerial work platforms and mobile site equipment.
• Hold weekly safety toolbox talks with crew.
• Adhere to all safety regulations, including wearing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and following OSHA guidelines.

Skills

Crew leadership

HVAC systems knowledge

Duct sizing calculations

Blueprint reading

Communication

Material planning

Safety compliance

Field fabrication

Education

OSHA 30 certification

Job description

SE&M is seeking a skilled HVAC Lead to oversee field activities and drive project completion under the Superintendent. You will manage day-to-day duct installation tasks, assemble materials, and coordinate with General Contractors to keep projects on schedule.

The ideal candidate has at least 1 year in HVAC duct work, with strong blueprint reading, safety leadership (OSHA 30), and the ability to lead up to five field crew members while maintaining quality and safety on site.