Refrigeration Construction Foreman - Watson Refrigeration

Refrigeration Construction Foreman

Watson Refrigeration

Watson Refrigeration is seeking an experienced Refrigeration Construction Foreman to lead commercial refrigeration installation projects throughout the Carolinas and Virginia.

This is a hands-on leadership position for someone with extensive commercial rack refrigeration installation experience who can confidently lead crews, coordinate projects, troubleshoot installation issues, and make sure work is completed safely, correctly, and on schedule.

What You'll Do

• Supervise and lead refrigeration installation crews on commercial projects

• Oversee installation of rack refrigeration systems, piping, equipment, controls, and related components

• Read and interpret plans, blueprints, and refrigeration installation drawings

• Coordinate daily jobsite activities, manpower, materials, and equipment

• Ensure installations meet project specifications, quality standards, and applicable codes

• Identify and resolve installation issues in the field

• Work closely with project managers, general contractors, customers, and other trades

• Train, direct, and hold crew members accountable for quality and productivity

• Monitor project progress and communicate updates, delays, and material needs

• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized jobsite

• Perform hands-on installation work when needed

• Travel regularly throughout North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia

What We're Looking For

• Extensive commercial rack refrigeration installation experience - REQUIRED

• Proven experience leading refrigeration installation crews

• Strong knowledge of commercial refrigeration systems and installation practices

• Ability to read and understand refrigeration plans, drawings, and specifications

• Strong understanding of refrigeration piping, brazing, equipment installation, and system components

• Ability to troubleshoot installation problems and make sound field decisions

• Strong communication and leadership skills

• Reliable, organized, and able to keep projects moving

• Comfortable working in active commercial construction environments

• Valid driver's license and dependable transportation

• Willingness and ability to travel throughout the Carolinas and Virginia

This Position Is a Great Fit For Someone Who:

You know rack refrigeration inside and out, have spent years in the field, and are ready to take the lead. We're looking for someone who can walk onto a jobsite, understand what needs to happen, direct the crew, solve problems, and keep the installation moving.

This is not an entry-level position. Extensive rack refrigeration installation experience is required.

Why Watson Refrigeration?

Join a team where your refrigeration experience matters. Watson Refrigeration is looking for experienced professionals who take pride in their work, know how to lead from the field, and understand what it takes to get a commercial refrigeration installation completed properly.

Apply today to join Watson Refrigeration as a Refrigeration Construction Foreman.

About Smart Care

Smart Care is a national repair and service provider for commercial foodservice, refrigeration, and cold storage equipment. Our offering of comprehensive mechanical services includes hot side cooking equipment, stand-alone refrigeration, specialty coffee and beverage, complex rack refrigeration and HVAC.

Smart Care is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected class status. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. If you need a reasonable accommodation with respect to Smart Care's application or hiring process due to a disability, please contact the Human Resources department at HR@smartcaresolutions.com.