Southeast Cooling Tower Foreman (Travel)

OBR Management; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Comprehensive Health Coverage

401(k) with employer matching

Health Savings Account

Professional Development

Life Insurance

Short Term Disability

Per Diem, Mileage, and Gas

Job summary

OBR is seeking a Foreman to lead field cooling tower construction teams across projects. The role emphasizes safety, schedule adherence, and quality workmanship under the supervision of the Superintendent.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience with cooling towers, strong leadership, and a solid understanding of read blueprints and site coordination. Travel is extensive, and formal OSHA standards knowledge is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 5 years of experience in field cooling tower construction.
• At least 1 year of experience as a Foreman in cooling tower construction.
• Knowledge of Windows based applications.
• Knowledge and application of safety standards through OSHA training and experience.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety, compliance with OBR policies, and fair application of procedures at the worksite.
• Oversee training, productivity, and performance of crews erecting and repairing cooling towers.
• Lead cooling tower technicians to ensure tasks assigned by the Superintendent are executed safely, efficiently, on time, and to OBR quality standards.
• Occasionally manage inspections or small projects independently in the absence of Superintendents and oversee field subcontractors.
• Read blueprints, sketches, and building plans to determine materials and dimensions.
• Lead daily and weekly safety meetings; complete incident reports as required.
• Align mechanical equipment, perform piping, and assist with framework erection and material installation.
• Perform work at heights while maintaining 100% tie-off when above 4 feet.
• Perform additional tasks as assigned by Supervisors and Managers.

Skills

Leadership

Safety compliance

Blueprint reading

Team supervision

Windows applications

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Windows-based applications

Job description

OBR is seeking a Foreman to lead field cooling tower construction teams across projects. The role emphasizes safety, schedule adherence, and quality workmanship under the supervision of the Superintendent.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience with cooling towers, strong leadership, and a solid understanding of read blueprints and site coordination. Travel is extensive, and formal OSHA standards knowledge is required.