Sheet Metal Leader

Vertical Mechanical Group (VMG) is an industry leader specializing in commercial HVAC and Plumbing. Our company was originally known as Anderson Mechanical Services, Inc. and Inspiration Plumbing Company. We brought these two respected companies together to provide our clients with award-winning expertise in HVAC and Plumbing for new construction, improvements, renovations, upfits, design-build, and installations in the commercial space.

Vertical Mechanical Group (VMG) is an industry leader specializing in commercial HVAC and Plumbing. Our company was originally known as Anderson Mechanical Services, Inc. and Inspiration Plumbing Company. We brought these two respected companies together to provide our clients with award-winning expertise in HVAC and Plumbing for new construction, improvements, renovations, upfits, design-build, and installations in the commercial space. As VMG continues to grow, we are looking for an experienced Sheet Metal Leader to join our Construction Sheet Metal team at our fabrication shop in Berryville, Virginia and provide hands‑on leadership to our field crews.

The Sheet Metal Leader is a hands‑on field leadership position responsible for helping drive the successful execution of commercial HVAC sheet metal projects. This individual will work closely with Superintendents, Foremen, Project Managers, and field personnel to ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, on schedule, and in accordance with project plans and VMG standards. This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced Sheet Metal Mechanic, Lead Mechanic, Foreman, or Trade Leader who is ready to take greater ownership of crew leadership, daily production, manpower coordination, material readiness, quality, and field communication while remaining actively involved in sheet metal installation.

• Provide day-to-day leadership and direction to sheet metal field personnel.
• Coordinate with Superintendents and Foremen to establish daily and weekly work priorities.
• Plan ahead to ensure crews have the manpower, materials, tools, equipment, information, and access needed to maintain productivity.
• Lead and support the installation of commercial HVAC ductwork and associated sheet metal systems.
• Read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, shop drawings, coordination drawings, and installation details.
• Assist with field layout and ensure installations meet approved drawings and project requirements.
• Monitor field productivity and identify potential issues affecting production, manpower, or project schedules.
• Communicate manpower needs, material shortages, design conflicts, and field concerns to project leadership.
• Coordinate sheet metal activities with plumbing, piping, electrical, controls, and other trades to minimize conflicts and rework.
• Inspect work in progress to maintain quality standards and ensure deficiencies are corrected.
• Promote accountability for productivity, attendance, workmanship, safety, and professional conduct.
• Coach and provide hands‑on technical guidance to Foremen, Mechanics, Apprentices, and Helpers.
• Participate in pre-task planning, toolbox talks, and other required safety activities.
• Assist with manpower planning and the effective allocation of field employees based on project needs and skill levels.
• Support material planning and confirm required materials, tools, lifts, and equipment are available before work begins.
• Identify opportunities to improve installation methods, productivity, workflow, and overall project execution.
• Professionally represent VMG when working with General Contractors, customers, subcontractors, vendors, inspectors, and other project partners.

• 5+ years…