Construction Foreman

Job purpose:

Construction Foreman, “Foreman” is responsible for the overall efficiency and production of day to day onsite operations. Foreman is responsible executing construction of projects from start to finish using blue print plans and equipment specification sheets. Foreman is responsible for overseeing the installation crew and coordinating with the onsite Superintendent/Foreman to ensure projects are organized with the appropriate manpower to be completed on time. Foreman are responsible for ensuring the installation crew is performing work safely and efficiently with the necessary tools, equipment and material available. Foreman are responsible for communicating day to day manpower, equipment, scheduling and material needs to the Field Superintendent. Foreman report to the Field Superintendent and receive work assignments from the Field Superintendent.

Duties and responsibilities:

 Lead, manage, educate and hold accountable Construction Installers.
 Knowledge HVAC installation and best practices for new installation and retro fit projects
 Knowledge of installation of ductwork, exhaust fans, and HVAC Systems
 Knowledge of HVAC hand tools used for trade
 Ensure installation crews show up with personal protective gear
 Monitor address jobsite safety concerns, bring to Superintendents attention and notify Solace Field Superintendent of any concerns
 Comfortability working from ladders, lifts and scaffolding in a safe manner
 Ability to draft RFI’s (Request for information) as they are needed for specific jobs
 Basic knowledge of the refrigerant cycle and electricity
 Ability to read and perform material takes offs from blue prints
 Ability to accurately field measure, cut materials to appropriate length and size
 Ability to effectively communicate with others
 Personal time keeping/time log and that of onsite installation crew
 Ability to effectively lead and manage installation crews
 Personal job safety

Qualifications:

At least 5 years of experience in HVAC service and install with a demonstrable thorough understand of most HVAC equipment.

Qualifications include:
 Efficient
 Dependability
 Insurable
 Ability to lead and manage
 Owns necessary tools to complete job
 Accurately read blue print and perform material take offs
 Ability to compile a construction schedule
 Strong communication skills
 Self-Starter
 Strong problem solving skill
 Possession of valid driver’s license
 Strong knowledge of equipment, tools, and methods commonly applied in and replacing and installing air conditioning and heating equipment in commercial and residential buildings
 Strong knowledge of principles of operation of air conditioning and heating systems, and safety practices concerning HVAC work
 Strong ability to perform assigned tasks independently.

Working conditions:

This is a 40 hour per week, full-time positions. Daily job hours fluctuate but are generally around M-F 7:00AM to 3:30PM with a 30 minute daily lunch break. This position does require occasional overtime and weekend work. Overtime and weekend work hours are dependent on customer need and are to be preapproved.

Physical requirements:

This is a physically demanding position which requires lifting items of 50lbs or more by yourself. This position will often need to lift heavy tools and materials around rooftops and/or job sites. Foreman work in high temperature situations regularly (100+ degrees Fahrenheit) in summer months.