HVAC Foreman

General Job Description


The HVAC Foreman leads daily field operations for heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC) projects. Working alongside the crew, this role organizes tasks, ensures quality workmanship, enforces safety standards, and communicates with project managers to keep installations on schedule and within specifications.

Key Responsibilities

Project Execution

• Install, maintain, and repair HVAC systems-ductwork, controls, furnaces, heat pumps, and air-conditioning units.
• Read and interpret blueprints and project documents to guide the team.
• Coordinate delivery and staging of materials, tools, and equipment to meet daily and weekly project goals.

Crew Leadership

• Direct and work with HVAC technicians and apprentices on active job sites.
• Hold start-of-day briefings, assign tasks, and monitor progress.
• Provide on-the-job training and mentorship to less experienced technicians.

Safety & Compliance

• Enforce company safety policies and OSHA requirements.
• Conduct toolbox talks, perform site safety checks, and report any incidents.
• Ensure all work meets local, state, and federal codes.

Quality Control & Communication

• Inspect completed work to verify quality and performance standards.
• Communicate with the project manager or general contractor about scheduling needs or technical issues.
• Address and resolve on-site HVAC concerns quickly to keep projects on track.

Documentation & Reporting

• Track crew hours, material usage, and daily progress.
• Assist with scheduling inspections and coordinating permit requirements.
• Contribute to project close-out activities such as punch-list completion and system start-ups.

Minimum Education

None
Minimum Years of Experience

4-6
Specific Qualifications

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical HVAC training or certification preferred.
• Minimum 4+ years of HVAC installation/service experience, with at least 2 years in a leadership or supervisory role.
• Experience in residential construction or multi-family dwellings preferred.

Licenses & Certifications

• State HVAC license (where applicable).
• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record.

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong understanding of HVAC systems, schematics, and installation best practices.
• Ability to read construction drawings and specifications.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Proficient with mobile workforce apps, basic MS Office tools, and work-order systems.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• Work is performed at construction job sites and may involve exposure to extreme temperatures, noise, and dust.
• Requires standing, walking, bending, lifting up to 50 lbs, and working from ladders or scaffolding.

License Required

Yes
Job Locations

US-IN-Indianapolis
Company Overview

IES Residential, Inc. is one of the nation's largest and most respected electrical, plumbing, HVAC, solar, and cable solutions providers for single-family homes and multi-family complexes since 1973. We provide comprehensive integrated solutions that light up our world. We make homes come to life.

IES is a national provider of industrial products and infrastructure services to a variety of end markets, including electrical, mechanical and communications contracting solutions for the commercial, industrial, residential and renewable energy markets. IES is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the symbol IESC. As of the end of IES's 2024 fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, IES produced over $2.8 billion in revenue and employed over 9,400 employees at over 131 domestic locations across the United States. IES is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: Minorities, Females, Gender Identity, Sexual Orientation, Individuals with Disabilities, Protected Veterans Encouraged to Apply.

From office buildings to wind farms, industrial complexes to housing developments, our employees and design professionals design, build, and maintain the systems that empower lives.

Our commitment to our employees is reflected by our actions:

• Safety is Priority One - and our record shows it
• Competitive Pay
• Company 401K plan with Employer Contribution Match
• Company Paid Time Off
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Choice of Medical Coverage including Prescription and Short Term Disability Plans
• Choice of Dental and Vision Coverage
• Optional Long-term Disability, Critical Illness, Accident, Legal and Pet Coverage
• Auto and Home Insurance Discount Programs

EEO Statement

PLEASE NO AGENCY CALLS.
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EEO & Affirmative Action

The IES policy on equal employment opportunity prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, individuals with disabilities, protected veterans, or any other protected status or characteristic. This policy applies to recruiting, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment, and also states that retaliation against any employee who files a complaint regarding possible violations of this policy will not be tolerated. IES is also committed to taking affirmative steps to promote the employment of minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans. IES develops affirmative action programs to support its commitment to equal employment opportunity, consistent with company policy and the company's obligations as a contractor to the United States government.


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Disability Accommodation

IES is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. IES provides reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Applicants who need accommodation in the job application process should contact the IES corporate office at View phone number on click.appcast.io or any IES office to request assistance.

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