Foreman
Role Overview
The Foreman plays a critical leadership role in managing field operations, ensuring safety, productivity, and quality across all phases of construction projects. This position exists to lead trade teams, coordinate resources, and uphold company standards while delivering successful project outcomes.
Key Skills for This Role
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Job Summary
The Foreman plays a critical leadership role in managing field operations, ensuring safety, productivity, and quality across all phases of construction projects. This position exists to lead trade teams, coordinate resources, and uphold company standards while delivering successful project outcomes.
Planning
Contribute to project planning and scheduling
Coordinate manpower needs and resource allocation
Ensure timely material take-offs and deliveries
Maintain accurate daily reports
Production
Inform trade teams of project plans
Monitor team productivity and progress
Troubleshoot production issues and escalate when needed
Maintain tool inventory and labor allocation
Financials
Understand contract scope and productivity metrics
Avoid project contingencies due to inefficiencies
Review of labor productivity reports weekly
Support change in order pricing and documentation
Trade-Specific Expectations: A minimum of 1+ years of relevant experience relating to any of the trades listed below is required.
Sheetmetal
Understand codes, specs, drawings, BIM models, and coordinate with fabrication shop
Plumbing
Hold applicable plumbing license
Attend BIM meetings and coordinate materials and drawings
Piping
Understand piping systems, BIM models, and coordinate with fabrication shop
Quality Assurance / Quality Control (QA/QC)
Oversee installations and perform quality walks
Ensure testing (duct leakage, pressure tests) is completed
Manage inspections and punchlist items
Provide accurate as-built documentation
Qualifications
- Proven leadership in construction or mechanical trades
- Strong understanding of safety, planning, and productivity metrics
- Experience with BIM, drawings, and trade coordination
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
- Ability to mentor and lead teams effectively
A. Core Values
Uphold and promote company values: Be Safe, Be Honest, Be Respectful, Be Innovative, Be Collaborative
B. Safety
Promote zero lost time and OSHA recordables
Conduct weekly jobsite safety walks
Ensure safety compliance for all personnel and trade partners
Lead safety communication and PPE enforcement
Support safe tool and equipment usage
Assist with Method of Procedures (MOPs) for shutdowns and critical installs
Coordinate crane and rigging services with subcontractors
C. Personal Leadership & Competencies
Adhere to company policies and procedures
Exhibit a positive attitude and strong work ethic
Communicate timely and accurately
Mentor and lead tradesmen and support staff
Collaborate with project teams to resolve challenges
Opportunities
Career advancement within field operations and project management
Continued education and training
Participation in innovative and high-impact projects
Additional Requirements: Ability to pass a full background screening that includes a criminal background, drug test, driving record, and physical ability test.
Join our team and contribute to the success of our innovative and high impact projects. We offer career advancement within field operations and project management as well as competitive compensation and a supportive work environment with a collaborative innovative team. Apply today to be part of our dynamic team!
Comfort Systems USA, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, is an equal opportunity employer in all aspects of employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits
- 401(k) matching
- Medical/Dental/Vision insurance
- Health savings account (HSA)
- Life insurance
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Work Location: In person
About Comfort Systems USA - Central Texas
A commercial HVAC, mechanical, plumbing, and electrical contractor serving Central Texas businesses.
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