Foreman - Controls

Founded in July 2014, GEMCO Constructors is headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. As a national mechanical, electrical, plumbing (MEP), building automation systems, and service contractor, GEMCO provides comprehensive design and build solutions across the United States. The company holds engineering and construction registrations, licenses, and certifications in over 30 states, enabling coast-to-coast operations.

Position Summary

The HVAC Controls Foreman is responsible for assisting in control system installations and contributes to planning, coordinating, and supervising projects in collaboration with the Superintendent. This role focuses on new construction and remodeling existing buildings, ensuring quality and efficiency in controls installations.

Primary Responsibilities and Duties

• Organize, coordinate, and supervise the work of Controls employees on construction projects.
• Mount control panels, bend and install conduit, pull and terminate wires using acceptable quality methods, and mount control devices including relays, sensors, and current switches.
• Train employees and determine work priorities, coordinating activities within the project and apportioning work among Controls employees based on abilities or specialized training.
• Coordinate new construction and major remodeling efforts, attend meetings and reviews project documents such as contracts, specifications, and blueprints as necessary.
• Collaborate with administrators on the supervision of all work operations.
• Exercise control over the rate of construction progress to complete projects within time limits.
• Lead inspections and commissioning of day-to-day construction work to enforce conformity to drawings and specifications.
• Act as an adviser on job-related problems.
• Review and approve timesheets of all craft workers under supervision before submitting to the craft Supervisor.
• Interact with individuals requesting information or service, such as agencies, department heads, or others.
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Traits/Competencies

• Dependability
• Initiative
• Flexibility
• Decisiveness
• Resourcefulness

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Any combination totaling four years (48 months) work experience in building construction, remodeling, construction project coordination experience.
• General knowledge of all phases of building construction, including work commonly done by the various building crafts.
• General knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems.
• Knowledge of building materials, tools, and machines.
• Knowledge of building material costs and wages.
• Supervisory ability.
• General computer, writing, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to read blueprints and specifications for buildings.

Physical Demands

• Standing, bending, reaching, and lifting for the majority of the workday.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds repetitively.
• Climb ladders and work at heights up to 100 feet or more.
• Work from scaffolding and lifts.
• Drive a company vehicle (truck).
• Capable of driving long distances (up to 14 hours per day) between job sites.
• Perform other manual labor as required.

Our employees are our most valuable asset. That's why at GEMCO Constructors we're committed to a comprehensive employee benefit program that helps our employees stay healthy and feel secure. We offer the following:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• Voluntary Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• Short Term Disability Insurance
• Long Term Disability Insurance
• Accident
• Critical Illness
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Core Values:

GEMCO Constructors is guided by the following core values:

• Decisiveness – Recognizing and acting on key factors to finalize important decisions.
• Dependability – Fulfilling commitments, even when unexpected sacrifices are required.
• Initiative – Identifying and addressing needs proactively.
• Resourcefulness – Effectively utilizing available people and tools to overcome challenges.
• Flexibility – Willingness to adapt plans or ideas for the greater good.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.