Johnson Controls · Los Angeles
Mechanical & Aerospaceposted 7d ago
HVAC Project General Foreman (UN)
Project General Foreman
Service Mechanical HVAC & Retrofit Projects
Johnson Controls helps customers create safer, smarter, and more efficient buildings. In this hands-on field leadership role, you will guide complex commercial and industrial HVAC installation and retrofit work from turnover through completion, helping ensure every project is delivered safely, on schedule, and to the expected quality standard.
Role Overview
The Project General Foreman serves as the senior field leader supporting the Branch Installation Manager. You will coordinate crews, subcontractors, materials, schedules, and customer communication while keeping a close eye on safety, productivity, quality, and project margin. This role bridges field execution and project management with the technical depth needed to keep mechanical HVAC projects moving.
Key Responsibilities
Lead field crews and subcontractors on commercial and industrial HVAC installation, retrofit, and mechanical service projects.
Plan daily work, assign manpower, and adjust resources to maintain schedule commitments and productive field execution.
Review drawings, specifications, submittals, and scope documents to confirm installation requirements and field readiness.
Coordinate material deliveries, equipment logistics, site access, and subcontractor activities.
Troubleshoot field issues, resolve constraints, and make timely decisions to keep work progressing safely and efficiently.
Support estimating efforts through field assessments, walk-throughs, labor forecasting, quote reviews, and scope validation.
Monitor labor productivity, material use, budget performance, and scope changes, and escalate risks or cost impacts early.
Serve as a primary field contact for customers, vendors, internal teams, and subcontractors during project execution.
Enforce safety policies, conduct jobsite safety meetings and inspections, and verify that crews use proper PPE and safe work practices.
Maintain quality control, verify work against design requirements and manufacturer recommendations, and support punch list and closeout activities.
How You Will Do It
Own the outcome with accountability, safety, and integrity by setting clear expectations, following through on commitments, and keeping the jobsite organized and compliant.
Stay close to the work and remove obstacles quickly by watching field conditions, material flow, manpower levels, and customer access needs before they affect progress.
Improve every day through candor and problem-solving by reviewing progress, identifying risks early, and applying practical fixes that protect schedule, quality, and margin.
Win as one team by working closely with the Branch Installation Manager, project management, subcontractors, vendors, and customers to keep communication clear and decisions fast.
Use your HVAC and mechanical knowledge to guide installation quality on chillers, split systems, mini-splits, DX systems, packaged units, RTUs, AHUs, fan-powered boxes, VAV systems, and related controls work.
Qualifications
High school diploma or GED.
At least 7 years of commercial and industrial HVAC experience.
Experience leading mechanical installation or retrofit projects in the field.
Demonstrated experience supervising technicians, field personnel, and subcontractors.
Strong understanding of commercial and industrial HVAC equipment, mechanical retrofit and replacement work, installation practices, and system troubleshooting.
Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications, and equipment submittals.
Working knowledge of HVAC control systems.
Experience with project scheduling, workforce planning, labor forecasting, and basic cost control.
Strong communication, planning, and decision-making skills in fast-paced environments.
Ability to work in commercial, industrial, manufacturing, and plant environments, access rooftops, mechanical rooms, and active construction sites, and travel throughout the assigned service area as needed.
Flexibility to support early mornings, evenings, weekends, and emergency response situations when project demands require it.
Nice to Have
Technical training in HVAC, mechanical systems, construction management, or a related field.
Experience supporting estimating, project management, or field operations.
Experience reviewing equipment submittals, developing execution strategies, or supporting quote reviews and scope validation.
Why Join Us
This is an opportunity to lead important HVAC and retrofit work where your decisions directly influence safety, schedule, quality, customer satisfaction, and profitability. You will work with a collaborative team and a company focused on helping customers achieve better building performance and stronger project outcomes.
If you are ready to bring technical leadership and field accountability to complex mechanical projects, we encourage you to apply.
Pay Range: $44-55. hourly rate determined by the CBA/rate sheet. Benefits are provided through a local labor union aligned with a collective bargaining agreement. The posted salary range reflects the target compensation for this role. However, we recognize that exceptional candidates may bring unique skills and experiences that exceed the typical profile. If you believe your background warrants consideration beyond the stated range, we encourage you to apply. To support an efficient and fair hiring process, we may use technology assisted tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), to help identify and evaluate candidates. All hiring decisions are ultimately made by human reviewers.
Johnson Controls International plc. is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a qualified individual with a disability or any other characteristic protected by law. To view more information about your equal opportunity and non-discrimination rights as a candidate, visit EEO is the Law. If you are an individual with a disability and you require an accommodation during the application process, please visit here.