Foreperson, New Construction Start-Up Commission

Description

• Ensure projects are completed on schedule
• Coordinate and communicate effectively with different departments within ACCO
• Confirm company QA/QC protocols are met
• Mechanical system commissioning and testing.
• Startup and mechanical functional testing of heating, ventilation, air conditioning and plumbing equipment.
• The employee is regularly required to use construction equipment.
• Plumbing system commissioning and testing.
• Maintain proper documentation of daily activities using project specific reporting procedures
• Support Area Supervisor with assessing project schedules and manpower requirements
• Mentor and train journeypersons and apprentices
• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit for prolonged periods, stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear.
• Read and interpret Mechanical and plumbing prints, specifications and other construction contract documents
• Complete Startup and commissioning documentation.
• Implementation of Acco policies and procedures
• Attend job site meeting and provide input to GC, PM and GF
• Implementation of Safety Department’s protocols
• The employee may regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• The employee is regularly required to use a ladder.

Requirements

• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Professionalism Respectfully observes and challenges the status quo with the intent for improvement. Is able to take direction, accept feedback, and take full responsibility for his/her actions. Leads by example through positive influence and ethical leadership with consideration of the entire organization.
• Willingness and ability to attend ACCO and Union training sessions (signatory sponsorship will be provided to non-signatory applicants hired for the position).
• Strong technical and troubleshooting skills.
• Three or more years as a commercial Journeyperson HVAC Technician or equivalent.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision and Distance vision.
• Execution Effectively takes a vision and translates into action by including the right people. Identify and remove barriers, when possible, to achieve results. Understands performance metrics and progress tracking. Demonstrates appropriate compromise, effective time management, prioritization practices and holds team members (including themselves) accountable for their performance/conduct.
• The employee is regularly required to walk and sit.
• Strategic Thinking Demonstrates the ability to see the big picture, effectively assesses all aspects of an issue and anticipates several steps ahead. Interprets meaning effectively and applies information appropriately.
• Ability to utilize a personal computer.
• The auditory/hearing abilities required by the job include the ability to hear customers calling by telephone.
• Ability to work independently and in collaboration with other technicians/team members
• Decision Making Considers all relevant information and potential outcomes before making sound and timely decisions. Willing and able to make difficult, unbiased decisions under pressure and communicate decisions to those affected. Identifies and resolves the root cause of issues.
• This individual must be a responsible person and regular attendance is required.
• Valid (non-commercial) driver's license with MVR that meets ACCO's risk insurance standards.
• High school diploma, Certificate of G.E.D, or certificate of completion in an apprenticeship program in HVAC & refrigeration or similar trade or technical program completion.
• Communication Fosters open, honest, candid and respectful communication. Effectively assesses, defines and communicates issues in a timely manner, both written and verbal.
• Planning Demonstrates an understanding of all steps necessary to achieve an objective, effectively plans the approach, and properly communicates the plan.
• People Skills Is approachable and gains the mutual trust and respect of others. Understands people’s strengths and weaknesses and actively seeks to understand other perspectives. Effectively builds teams, attracts and retains talent.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance