Job Details

Title: Commercial HVAC Crew Leader (Foreman)
Location: Richardson TX
Duration: Full-Time with benefits
Compensation: $32-$37/hour (~$100-120K per year with benefits)
Work Requirements: US Citizen, GCHolders or Authorized to Work in the U.S.

Skillset / Experience:

Commercial HVAC Crew Leader (Foreman)
Direct Hire | 5 Openings | 75% Travel (Southeastern U.S.)

Overview
Our client has immediate openings for experienced Commercial HVAC Crew Leaders (Foremen) to support large-scale commercial HVAC replacement projects. This role is not an installer-only position. We are seeking hands-on field leaders with deep experience in commercial rooftop HVAC unit (RTU) replacements, crew oversight, crane coordination, and jobsite safety.
This is a high-travel role supporting projects primarily in the Southeastern United States, with extended time on the road followed by scheduled time off.

Key Details

• Employment Type: Direct Hire
• Openings: 5 total
• Travel: 100% when on project (required)
• Schedule:
  • 60-70 hour workweeks
  • 3-4 weeks on the road, followed by 1 week off
• Work Location: On the road (national travel; projects concentrated in the Southeast)
• Must Have: Commercial Rooftop HVAC (RTU) experience
• Important: Do not contact the manager listed on the requisition. This is a placeholder and not the hiring manager.

What You Will Be Doing
As a Commercial HVAC Crew Leader, you will lead and oversee full RTU replacement projects from a field execution standpoint.
Core Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a field crew of 4-6 technicians on commercial HVAC replacement projects.
• Oversee entire jobsite operations, including safety, compliance, and productivity.
• Coordinate and execute RTU removal and installation, including:
  • Electrical disconnects and reconnections
  • Controls, EMS, and life safety wiring
  • Gas piping and connections
  • Condensate drain connections
  • Adapter curb installation
  • Crane picks and unit setting
• Read and interpret blueprints and site drawings to ensure proper execution.
• Enforce OSHA construction safety standards across the jobsite.
• Manage crew scheduling, timekeeping, and reporting.
• Communicate professionally with customers, project managers, and office teams.
• Use mobile devices to receive, document, and transfer job-related information.
• Work outdoors in varying weather conditions (heat, cold, rain, etc.).

Required Experience & Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience installing commercial HVAC equipment in commercial buildings.
• Strong experience with commercial RTU replacements (required).
• Proven crew leadership and project oversight experience.
• Solid understanding of construction workflow and jobsite safety.
• Working knowledge of sheet metal and duct installation (supporting skill, not primary focus).
• Ability to work significant overtime.
• Willingness and ability to travel 100%.

Certifications & Licensing

• Must have or be able to obtain our client's certification for:
  • Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWP)
  • Telehandler Forklift
  • Crane Rigger / Signal Person
  • OSHA-10
• Ability to obtain state-required licenses (including Journeyman licensing where applicable).
• Valid Driver's License (required).

Education & Pre-Employment Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent experience.
• National background check.
• Pre-employment drug screening.
• Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check.

Compensation & Benefits
Compensation

• Hourly, non-exempt role.
• Pay Range: $32-$37/hour.
• Eligible for overtime pay for hours worked over 40 per week (or as required by state law).
• Extensive overtime opportunities (teams typically average 1,000+ OT hours annually).
• Industry-leading per diem while traveling.

Benefits Subject to eligibility, benefits include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Prescription drug coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Life and long-term disability insurance.
• Short-term disability insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• 8 weeks paid birthing leave.
• 2 weeks paid bonding leave.
• Paid time off and holidays, including:
  • Up to 10 days PTO.
  • 12 paid holidays.
  • 3 floating holidays.

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