Traveling HVAC/Refrigeration Foreman

TDIndustries•Dallas, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Traveling Foreman – HVAC/R leads the safe, efficient, and high-quality execution of commercial and industrial HVAC/R installation work at project locations throughout the company’s operating region. The role travels to active project sites and directly leads Installers, Apprentices, and other assigned field personnel. The Foreman organizes daily work, directs crew activities, maintains productivity and workmanship, and ensures installations follow project drawings, specifications, schedules, safety requirements, and company standards. Working under the direction of the Superintendent, the Foreman coordinates manpower, materials, equipment, work sequencing, and project requirements. The role identifies field issues, maintains safety and quality standards, and promptly communicates project needs and concerns. The Foreman leads by example, develops craft personnel, promotes teamwork and accountability, and ensures the crew works safely, productively, and professionally across changing project locations. This is a traveling position requiring frequent travel to commercial and industrial HVAC/R project locations. Travel may involve extensive automobile and airplane travel, extended stays away from home, varying schedules, weekends, holidays, and overtime as project requirements dictate. Work is routinely performed on active construction and industrial jobsites, with exposure to weather extremes, noise, vibration, dust, fumes, oils, elevated work, uneven surfaces, openings, debris, and other hazards. The role requires physical activity including climbing, lifting, carrying, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, pushing, pulling, twisting, grasping, and extended standing and walking. TDIndustries is an employee-owned mechanical, electrical, and plumbing company founded in 1946. The company describes itself as a provider of full-lifecycle building solutions and emphasizes employee ownership, career development, training, trust, servant leadership, and an inclusive workplace.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Minimum of 3–5 years of commercial or industrial HVAC/R construction experience preferred.
Demonstrated experience leading HVAC/R crews or serving in a Lead Installer role.
Strong working knowledge of commercial and industrial HVAC/R installation practices and construction methods.
EPA certification appropriate to assigned responsibilities required.
Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record required.
Ability and willingness to travel extensively and work at different project locations, including extended stays away from home as project needs require.
Ability to travel extensively by automobile and airplane as project requirements dictate.
Willingness to work varying schedules, including extended stays, weekends, holidays, and overtime when necessary; flexibility regarding assignments, assignment duration, and locations.
Knowledge of HVAC/R piping, equipment installation, controls coordination, pressure testing, evacuation, charging, startup, and commissioning.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, construction drawings, specifications, submittals, and coordination/BIM drawings.
Strong understanding of construction safety practices, OSHA and EPA requirements, and applicable mechanical codes.
Strong leadership, crew-management, training, mentoring, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Good organizational and time-management abilities; ability to prioritize work and adjust to changing jobsite conditions.
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills and ability to identify safety, quality, productivity, and scheduling issues.
Ability to work effectively on a project team, follow direction from the Superintendent and Project Management, and lead while remaining actively involved in field installation.
Ability to adapt to different project environments, customers, general contractors, crews, and site conditions.
Ability to safely navigate active construction environments and wear required PPE, including a portable respirator when required.
Ability to climb and maintain balance on ladders, scaffolds, lifts, and other elevated work areas.
Ability to lift and carry up to 20 pounds routinely, 50 pounds frequently, and 80 pounds occasionally.
Ability to kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, push, pull, twist, grasp, and perform repetitive physical activities as required.
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods and perform hands-on installation work.
Ability to work effectively under pressure while maintaining safety, quality, and productivity.
Maintain regular and reliable attendance.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent.
Minimum of 3–5 years of commercial or industrial HVAC/R construction experience.
Journeyman license or equivalent trade credentials.
Texas ACR Registration or applicable state/local licensing.
Bilingual English/Spanish.

Responsibilities

Travel to assigned commercial and industrial HVAC/R project locations and directly lead field crews.
Lead and direct Installers, Apprentices, and other assigned personnel in daily HVAC/R construction activities.
Organize daily work assignments, communicate priorities and production expectations, and adjust assignments as project conditions change.
Coordinate daily work with the Superintendent and establish efficient work sequences to maximize productivity and minimize downtime.
Monitor crew productivity, workmanship, attendance, and use of tools and equipment; provide hands-on technical guidance.
Ensure crews have the tools, equipment, materials, drawings, and information needed to perform work; coordinate independent contractors and other trade partners when assigned.
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 piping and equipment installations.
Assist with equipment setting, piping fabrication and installation, supports, insulation coordination, and system connections.
Coordinate installations 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 conflicts and constructability concerns and communicate them to the Superintendent.
Assist with troubleshooting and resolving technical and installation issues in the field.
Promote safety, conduct and participate in safety meetings, toolbox talks, job hazard analyses, and safety observations, and ensure compliance with company policies, OSHA and EPA requirements, and project procedures.
Identify and address unsafe conditions and hazards; ensure proper use of PPE and safety equipment; report incidents, near misses, injuries, and concerns to the Superintendent; maintain clean and safe work areas.
Inspect crew work for compliance with drawings, specifications, manufacturer requirements, and quality standards; correct deficiencies before work progresses and minimize rework.
Coordinate required inspections and testing with the Superintendent and ensure proper care and handling of equipment, materials, and tools.
Monitor daily productivity and report progress; assist in identifying manpower needs and productivity issues.
Ensure materials are received, staged, protected, and used properly; identify shortages or incorrect materials, minimize waste, and protect company tools, equipment, and jobsite assets.
Identify opportunities for prefabrication and improved installation methods that improve safety, quality, and productivity.
Participate in daily and weekly planning with the Superintendent, including Pull Planning and Six-Week Look Ahead Planning as directed.
Review upcoming work and identify manpower, material, equipment, access, and coordination needs; communicate field constraints and potential schedule impacts.
Coordinate work with other trades and prepare work areas and materials for upcoming activities.
Maintain communication with the Superintendent regarding progress, manpower, materials, productivity, safety, quality, and field conditions; promptly communicate scope changes, conflicts, drawing discrepancies, and project concerns.
Assist with daily reports, timekeeping, production tracking, material requests, and other required field documentation.
Ensure crew members understand drawing, schedule, installation, and priority changes; communicate professionally with general contractors, trades, vendors, inspectors, and project personnel as required.
Escalate significant technical, safety, quality, manpower, or schedule issues to the Superintendent.
Train and mentor Apprentices and less-experienced Installers in HVAC/R installation methods, safe practices, and proper use of tools and equipment.
Provide constructive feedback, reinforce company expectations, identify leadership potential, and promote teamwork, accountability, respect, and a positive jobsite culture.
Help establish consistent installation practices and standards across project locations.
Take ownership of the crew’s work, resolve routine field issues, and communicate daily field conditions, progress, constraints, and resource needs to the Superintendent.