Supermarket Foreman

Construction / Install Foreman

Location: Charlotte or Raleigh North Carolina

Employment Type: Full-Time

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Construction/Install Foreman to lead our installation teams on commercial and residential HVAC/R projects. This role requires a hands-on leader who can read blueprints, manage project timelines, ensure safety, and maintain high-quality standards. The ideal candidate is organized, proactive, and skilled at problem-solving both in the field and from a project management perspective.

Key Responsibilities

• Read and interpret blueprints to plan and direct installation projects from start to finish.

• Lead, mentor, and work alongside installation crews performing walk-ins, reach-ins, line sets, brazing, electrical work, and other project tasks.

• Proactively identify and resolve potential issues before they result in downtime.

• Collaborate with the Install department to resolve common issues through training and best practices.

• Work with the scheduler to plan projects on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis.

• Organize manpower, tools, and equipment to ensure timely completion of projects.

• Maintain quality control across all completed projects and services.

• Conduct jobsite and monthly installation meetings as needed.

• Ensure jobsite safety by conducting safety meetings, enforcing PPE use, and following proper safety procedures.

• Manage job costing, including materials usage, and work closely with operations and warehouse inventory.

• Strive for continuous improvement and excellence in team performance and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications & Skills

• Minimum 3 years of experience in commercial refrigeration or HVAC/R installations.

• Experience in both commercial and residential markets.

• Strong leadership and team management skills.

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints.

• Proficiency with computer programs including spreadsheets, databases, and word processing.

• Excellent problem-solving, organizational, and time management skills.

• Ability to adapt and thrive in a fast-paced, changing environment.

• Desire for professional development in the industry, sales, and leadership.

Work Schedule & Benefits

Schedule:

• 8-10 hour shifts, on-call, weekends as needed

Benefits:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• 401(k) and retirement plans

• Health savings and flexible spending accounts

• Life insurance

• Paid time off

• Employee referral program

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.