Commercial Refrigeration Foreman / Lead Installer - Supermarket & Rack Systems (Tampa)

About DHR Mechanical Services

Founded in 1997, DHR Mechanical Services is a leading provider of commercial refrigeration and HVAC installation services across the Southeast. We serve major supermarket, cold storage, warehouse, and retail clients throughout:

Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee, Mississippi, South Carolina, and North Carolina

We specialize in:

• Supermarket refrigeration installations and remodels
• Rack refrigeration systems
• Display cases and walk-in coolers/freezers
• EMS / controls integration
• Cold storage and warehouse refrigeration systems

Key Responsibilities

Lead Commercial Refrigeration Installations

• Supervise installation of supermarket/commercial refrigeration systems including rack systems, display cases, walk-ins, piping, EMS, and electrical components
• Perform hands-on installation work as needed alongside field crews

Manage and Lead Field Crews

• Direct daily activities of installers and subcontractors
• Delegate work assignments and monitor productivity
• Mentor, train, and develop junior installers

Coordinate Jobsite Operations

• Serve as the primary on-site point of contact for project managers, general contractors, and other trades
• Coordinate scheduling and sequencing of work to maintain project timelines

Ensure Quality, Safety, and Compliance

• Enforce OSHA, company safety standards, and jobsite cleanliness
• Ensure all work meets quality standards, project specifications, and applicable codes

Track Project Progress

• Maintain labor, material, and equipment records
• Monitor project progress to support schedule and budget adherence

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of commercial refrigeration installation experience
• 2+ years in a Foreman, Lead Installer, Superintendent, or Crew Lead role
• Strong experience installing:
• • Supermarket rack refrigeration systems
  • Refrigerated display cases
  • Walk-in coolers/freezers
  • Refrigeration piping and brazing
  • EMS / refrigeration controls
• Ability to read and interpret:
• • Blueprints
  • Refrigeration schematics
  • Electrical diagrams
  • Mechanical drawings
• Proven track record leading installation crews and delivering projects on schedule
• Valid driver's license
• Ability and willingness to travel weekly throughout the Southeast

Preferred Qualifications

• EPA 608 Universal Certification
• OSHA 30 Certification
• Experience with supermarket remodels and retrofits
• Experience coordinating multi-trade construction projects

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive Pay (Based on Experience)
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Health Insurance
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Company Vehicle / Travel Perks (if applicable)
• Per Diem / Travel Reimbursement (if applicable)

Why Join DHR Mechanical Services?

• Year-round, stable work with established regional and national clients
• Leadership opportunity with autonomy and advancement potential
• Growth opportunities within DHR and the broader Kelso family of companies
• Strong company reputation for craftsmanship, safety, and employee support

Apply Today

If you are a skilled Commercial Refrigeration Foreman / Lead Installer looking for long-term career growth with a respected refrigeration contractor, apply today.