HVAC Sheet Metal Foreman – Lead Commercial & Industrial Installations for GLC Business Services
Job Overview
- Company: GLC Business Services
- Salary/Pay Rate: $45.00–$55.00 per hour (subject to applicable union wage rates)
- Location: Buffalo/Tonawanda, NY
- Job/Employment Type: Full Time
- Project Scope: Commercial and Industrial HVAC Sheet Metal Installations
- Mandatory Licences & Certifications: Active Sheet Metal Trade Union Membership, OSHA 10 Certification, Valid Driver's License
The Opportunity
You will step into a pivotal field leadership role overseeing complex commercial and industrial HVAC sheet metal installations across Western New York. Working within our supportive culture, you will take ownership of daily jobsite operations, coordinate skilled trade crews, and uphold premier craftsmanship. This position offers long-term career stability and growth with an established contractor that values your trade expertise and leadership.
How You Will Make an Impact
- Supervise, coordinate, and mentor sheet metal mechanics, apprentices, and field installation crews.
- Oversee field installations of commercial ductwork systems, including rectangular, spiral, exhaust, and grease duct runs.
- Coordinate the placement and tie-in of air handling units, rooftop units, exhaust fans, and motorized dampers.
- Direct daily manpower, delegate installation assignments, and monitor labor productivity against scheduled milestones.
- Collaborate closely with project managers, general contractors, and trade partners to resolve jobsite clashes proactively.
- Enforce strict SMACNA standards, regional building codes, and project specifications across all mechanical runs.
- Champion jobsite safety by enforcing OSHA regulations, conducting toolbox talks, and maintaining daily progress logs.
Required Qualifications & Experience
- Active union membership in good standing with the appropriate sheet metal trade union.
- Minimum of 5 years of commercial HVAC sheet metal installation experience.
- Valid OSHA 10 safety certification.
- Valid driver’s license with reliable transportation to travel to local jobsites.
- Proven ability to read and interpret mechanical blueprints, architectural drawings, and SMACNA specifications.
- Solid working knowledge of commercial ductwork fabrication, rigging, and installation techniques.
Preferred Qualifications & Experience
- Prior experience serving as a Foreman or field supervisor on commercial or industrial mechanical builds.
- Valid OSHA 30 safety certification.
- Demonstrated track record managing large duct installation crews and mentoring trade apprentices.
- Exceptional communication, layout planning, and proactive problem-solving skills.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive union hourly wages ranging from $45.00 to $55.00 per hour based on collective bargaining agreements.
- Comprehensive union medical, dental, and vision healthcare coverage.
- Robust union pension and retirement fund contributions.
- Consistent, full-time commercial and industrial project assignments throughout Western New York.
- Supportive, family-oriented team environment committed to workplace safety and long-term craft development.
About Us
GLC Business Services partners with clients to deliver superior commercial HVAC, mechanical, and piping construction projects across Western New York. Our success is built on enduring relationships, technical excellence, and an unwavering commitment to safety and quality. We invest in our professionals by providing the resources, support, and stable environment needed to build fulfilling, lifelong careers.
GLC Business Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.
