Installation Foreman I

Panasonic•Powder Springs, GA

About The Position

Hussmann’s Technicians install commercial refrigeration in supermarkets, convenience stores, and cold storage facilities. The Installation Foreman I coordinates installation and remodel jobs on-site, supervises Installers and Helpers, and is responsible for completing assigned projects on time and satisfying customers. The role involves scheduling and assigning work, coordinating materials and labor, communicating with customers and contractors, monitoring project costs, and ensuring proper documentation and closeout. The foreman must also understand technical plans and specifications, perform Installation Technician duties, delegate work, and maintain a safe, professional, and productive team environment. The position requires commercial HVAC/R experience, strong leadership and project-management skills, and the ability to work nights, weekends, and out of town as required. The role is physically demanding and may involve climbing ladders, working at high elevations, and lifting objects up to 50 pounds.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent, or ten years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
At least five years of experience with a high school diploma or GED.
At least five years of commercial HVAC/R experience.
Valid driver’s license and safe driving record.
Physical ability to climb ladders, work at high elevations, and lift objects up to 50 pounds.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills; detail-oriented and highly motivated.
Mechanical aptitude.
Ability to work nights, weekends, and out of town as required.
Ability to manage multiple competing priorities and tasks in a fast-paced work environment.
Strong organizational and time-management skills.
Professionalism and diplomacy.
Strong customer-focus and project-management skills, with high attention to detail.
Ability to make decisions, learn quickly, think rationally, and exercise good judgment.
Ability to work effectively in a diverse team environment, both individually and as part of a team, with minimal supervision.

Nice To Haves

Technical degree.
EPA 608 Certification.

Responsibilities

Complete assigned projects in a timely manner and support customer satisfaction.
Determine schedules, sequences, and work assignments based on priorities, equipment quantities, and personnel skills.
Communicate with customers and their representatives, including building owners, mechanical contractors, other trades, subcontractors, and field support staff.
Ensure compliance with internal contracting processes for customer-specific documentation and project closeout.
Maintain accurate forecasts of project cost at completion by reviewing labor hours and material costs.
Meet with contractors and owners to discuss project scope, budgets, performance, and closeout.
Coordinate installation or remodel work on-site, including supervising Installers and Helpers.
Coordinate materials and labor estimates as needed, and requisition tools, equipment, replacement parts, and other supplies.
Read and understand plans and blueprints relevant to installing cabling, communication loops, and components for energy management and refrigerant leak systems.
Perform all duties of an Installation Technician, delegate tasks, and motivate team members.
Read, analyze, and interpret plans, specifications, contract documents, control drawings, service bulletins, technical manuals, equipment specifications, and governmental regulations.
Inspect and monitor work areas, tools, and equipment; provide safety training; and prevent, detect, and correct unsafe conditions or procedural violations.
Lead and manage the team professionally.
Manage multiple priorities with minimal guidance and direction.

Benefits

Bi-annual performance-based bonuses.
Paid training and access to online training videos.
22 days of paid time off: 10 vacation days and 12 company holidays.
Hands-on, on-the-job training opportunities, including electrical and mechanical theory and model-based training.
Sign-on bonus available.
Medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans.
Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options.
Voluntary life, accident, critical illness, disability, legal, identity theft, and pet insurance.
401(k) plan with company matching contributions and immediate vesting.
Paid time off, stewardship leave, and parental leave.
Tuition reimbursement for job-related courses after six months of service.
Employee assistance program, virtual health management, chronic condition support, and tobacco cessation programs.