Traveling BAS Controls Foreman (17-on/4-off)

Kids for the Future; United States; Remote; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Private hotel accommodations

iPad & phone allowance

Training opportunities

Job summary

GEMCO Constructors seeks a Traveling Controls Foreman to lead BAS and HVAC control installations on projects nationwide. This hands-on role supervises Technicians, coordinates daily work, and ensures safe, efficient installation in line with project requirements.

The position operates on a 17-days-on/4-days-off rotation, with a company vehicle, private hotel accommodations, and allowances for iPad and phone. Nationwide travel is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in building automation and HVAC controls.
• Proven ability to lead technicians or field crews.
• Knowledge of BAS installation, low-voltage wiring, and control devices.
• Ability to read control drawings, wiring diagrams, and sequences of operation.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise Controls Technicians and field personnel.
• Plan daily activities and coordinate manpower, materials, and equipment.
• Lead installation, startup, testing, and commissioning of BAS and HVAC control systems.
• Install and oversee control panels, conduit, wiring, sensors, relays, actuators, current switches, controllers, and VFD interfaces.
• Read and interpret blueprints, control drawings, wiring diagrams, submittals, specifications, and sequences of operation.
• Coordinate with Superintendents, Project Managers, customers, subcontractors, commissioning agents, and other trades.
• Monitor job progress, labor productivity, workmanship, and project schedules.
• Troubleshoot system and installation issues and provide technical direction to field personnel.
• Train and mentor Controls Technicians in installation practices, safety, troubleshooting, and leadership.
• Maintain daily reports, time records, material tracking, and project documentation.
• Enforce OSHA requirements, site-specific rules, and GEMCO safety policies.

Skills

Building automation

HVAC controls

Electrical

Field leadership

Reading drawings

Startup & commissioning

Team supervision

Driver's license

Job description

GEMCO Constructors seeks a Traveling Controls Foreman to lead BAS and HVAC control installations on projects nationwide. This hands-on role supervises Technicians, coordinates daily work, and ensures safe, efficient installation in line with project requirements.

The position operates on a 17-days-on/4-days-off rotation, with a company vehicle, private hotel accommodations, and allowances for iPad and phone. Nationwide travel is essential.