HVAC & Mechanical Foreman

About Modular Mission Critical Modular Mission Critical™ is the manufacturing campus for M.C. Dean’s complex, modular product line for datacenters and critical infrastructure. Located just north of Richmond, VA, this site is growing fast serving customers worldwide. Important openings include assemblers for our production lines and engineers and designers for products and continuous improvement. Join M.C. Dean’s more than 9,000 employees around the world making an impact through innovations in power and technology.

Why Join Us? Our people are passionate about innovation that improves lives and drives impactful change. Guided by our core values—agility, expertise, and trust—we foster a collaborative and forward-thinking work environment for employees to build long‑term careers.

Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and may meet eligibility requirements, including U.S. Citizenship, for access to classified information;
Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance.

• Supervise, lead, and motivate HVAC and mechanical crews performing installation, retrofit, and maintenance work
• Plan and assign daily and weekly work activities to support continuous production and meet project milestones
• Develop and maintain 3-week look-ahead schedules, identifying manpower, material, equipment, and project site access needs
• Ensure all required materials, tools, and equipment are ordered, staged, and available to prevent downtime
• Coordinate closely with project management, procurement, and other trades on schedules, deliveries, and work sequencing
• Perform hands‑on installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of HVAC and mechanical systems, including chillers, boilers, air handlers, RTUs, ductwork, piping, and associated equipment
• Read, interpret, and build work from HVAC drawings, mechanical blueprints, P&IDs, control drawings, and isometrics
• Well‑ordered approach to record keeping:
  Track daily progress, production quantities, and issues, and report status using basic computer systems (tablets, laptops, or field software)
• Utilize computer skills for timekeeping, production reports, material requests, work plans, and email communication
• Enforce job site safety requirements and promote a strong, proactive safety culture
• Train, mentor, and evaluate technicians and apprentices to improve quality, productivity, and skill development
• Participate in inspections, system start‑ups, commissioning activities, and punch‑list completion

• High school diploma or equivalent (HVAC or mechanical trade certification preferred)
• 8+ years of hands‑on HVAC or mechanical construction experience
• 2+ years of experience as a lead technician, foreman, or superintendent
• EPA Universal, NCCER, or relevant manufacturer certifications preferred
• Rigging, forklift, aerial lift, or equipment certifications a plus

• Strong knowledge of commercial and industrial HVAC and mechanical systems
• Experience with chillers, boilers, air handlers, pumps, ductwork, piping, and controls
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, schedules, and specifications
• Understanding of system start‑up, testing, balancing, and commissioning processes
• Proficient with basic computer applications, including spreadsheets, scheduling tools, email, and field management software (Procore, Bluebeam, or similar preferred)

• A competitive salary
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Military Reserve pay offset
• Paid maternity leave

• The position requires the ability to lift, carry, and move objects weighing up to [50 pounds] on a regular basis.…