HVAC​/Refrigeration Foreman

The Traveling Foreman – HVAC/R is responsible for the safe, efficient, and high-quality execution of commercial and industrial HVAC/R installation activities at project locations throughout the company's operating region. This position travels to active project sites and provides direct leadership to Installers, Apprentices, and other assigned field personnel.

The Traveling Foreman is responsible for organizing daily work, directing crew activities, maintaining productivity, ensuring quality workmanship, and completing installations in accordance with project drawings, specifications, schedules, safety requirements, and company standards.

The Traveling Foreman works closely with the Superintendent to coordinate manpower, materials, equipment, work sequencing, and project requirements. This position is responsible for identifying field issues, maintaining safety and quality standards, and communicating project needs or concerns to the Superintendent in a timely manner.

The Traveling Foreman is expected to lead by example, develop craft personnel, promote teamwork and accountability, and ensure the crew performs work safely, productively, and professionally regardless of project location.

• Travel to assigned commercial and industrial HVAC/R project locations and provide direct leadership of field crews.
• Lead and direct Installers, Apprentices, and other assigned field personnel in the daily execution of HVAC/R construction activities.
• Organize daily work assignments and ensure crew members understand priorities, expectations, and production requirements.
• Coordinate daily activities with the Superintendent and adjust work assignments as project conditions change.
• Establish efficient work sequences to maximize crew productivity and minimize downtime.
• Monitor crew productivity, workmanship, attendance, and use of tools and equipment.
• Provide hands‑on technical guidance and support to crew members.
• Lead by example and maintain a professional, productive, and respectful jobsite environment.
• Assist with the coordination of Independent Contractors and other trade partners when assigned.
• Ensure the crew has the necessary tools, equipment, materials, drawings, and information to perform the work.

• Perform and oversee installation of commercial and industrial HVAC/R piping, equipment, and related systems.
• Read and interpret construction drawings, blueprints, specifications, details, and coordination/BIM drawings.
• Lay out and coordinate HVAC/R piping and equipment installations in accordance with project requirements.
• Assist with equipment setting, piping fabrication and installation, supports, insulation coordination, and system connections.
• Coordinate installation activities with controls, electrical, structural, and other building systems.
• Perform or oversee pressure testing, evacuation, charging, startup, and other HVAC/R activities as qualified and directed.
• Verify installations comply with manufacturer requirements, project specifications, applicable codes, and company standards.
• Identify installation conflicts or constructability concerns and communicate them to the Superintendent before proceeding.
• Assist with troubleshooting and resolving technical and installation issues in the field.

• Lead by example and promote a strong safety culture within the crew.
• Conduct and participate in daily safety meetings, toolbox talks, job hazard analyses, and required safety observations.
• Ensure crew members understand and follow company safety policies, OSHA requirements, EPA requirements, and project‑specific safety procedures.
• Identify and immediately address unsafe conditions, work practices, and…