Sheet Metal Foreman

Gallo Mechanical, LLC; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and career progression

Company-paid medical insurance

Dental, vision, and life insurance

Short term disability, accident, and_1

401(k) plan with 5% company match

Employee wellness resources, PTO

Job summary

Gallo Mechanical, LLC is seeking a Foreman to plan, layout, participate in, and supervise ductwork installation on job sites in New Orleans. You will measure ductwork and produce shop tickets for mechanical rooms and related spaces, ensuring accurate layouts and scheduling.

You will forecast labor with two‑week lookaheads, work closely with the Project Manager, and coordinate material orders, tool control, and subs. Strong safety, quality control, and cost-awareness are required to succeed.

Qualifications

• 5 years as a journeyman with experience in commercial sheet metal ductwork installation.
• Equivalent combination of education and hands-on experience acceptable.
• Capable of measuring, layout, and coordinating installation activities.

Responsibilities

• Plan, lay out, participate in, and supervise ductwork installation on job sites.
• Measure ductwork and produce shop tickets (mechanical rooms, etc.).
• Forecast labor by 2‑week lookaheads and coordinate with Project Manager.
• Coordinate work, order materials, manage tools, and direct subs.
• Ensure quality control and safety, attend job meetings, and report accurately.
• Control job cost (materials, rental equipment, labor hours) and payroll.
• Mentor future field leaders and oversee crew productivity.

Skills

Journeyman-ductwork

Leadership

Safety compliance

Project coordination

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Technical School training

Job description

Gallo Mechanical is seeking an individual to be responsible for planning, laying out, participating in, and supervising ductwork/equipment installation on job sites. Must be able to measure ductwork and produce shop tickets (ie. mechanical rooms, etc.)

Duties of Foreman

• Have knowledge of scope of work
• Work Closely with Project Manager
• Manpower (Must forecast labor by 2 week lookaheads)
• Coordination of work (i.e.: Job Schedule, Ordering Materials, Manage Tools and Directing Subs)
• Quality Control/Safety
• Reports (Daily Job, JSAs, Time Sheets, RFI's Tool Return, Safety, Accident and Dray Tickets)
• Material Take-Off
• Equipment Ship Dates
• Change Orders
• Attend Job Meetings
• Control Job Cost (Materials, rental equipment, man hours)
• Payroll
• Employee Termination
• Serve as a mentor for future field leaders
• Control Manpower (Start Time and Leaving Time, Manage Productivity of Crew)
• Be accountable for meeting deadlines developed by Operations Manager
• Layout work in front of your crew member(s)

Requirements

• A High School Diploma or equivalent and 5 years as a journeyman with experience in commercial sheet metal ductwork installation; or equivalent combination of education (Technical School) and experience

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• This position requires working in diverse conditions including but not limited to mechanical equipment rooms with exposure to noisy operating equipment, extreme weather conditions, precarious places, and risk of electrical shock (high voltage)
• This position is highly physical and requires regular use of hands, fingers, walking, stooping, and kneeling. It requires employees to regularly lift and or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and or move more than 50 pounds

Benefits

At Gallo Mechanical LLC, our foundation is built on the core values of family, service, and exceptional performance. With 80 years as a proud, locally-owned family business, we are dedicated to finding innovative ways to serve and support the community we call home. It all starts with our greatest asset - our people! We invest in your growth through dedicated training programs and back you up with a comprehensive benefits package designed to help you thrive in your career.

• Training, support, and career progression to help you grow in your career
• Company-paid medical insurance
• Dental, vision, voluntary life, short term disability, accident, and critical illness insurance
• Team Incentive Program (TIP): Allows eligible employees to share in company financial success
• 401(k) plan with a 5% company match
• Employee wellness resources, PTO benefits, and more!