Refrigeration Construction Foreman

Join to apply for the Refrigeration Construction Foreman role at Dover Food Retail

Location:

Phoenix, AZ

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance – plus Prescription Drug Coverage
• Paid Short- and Long-Term Disability, Paid Vacation, and Paid Sick Leave
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
• 11 Paid Holidays Annually
• Ongoing Education and Training Opportunities
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Overtime Opportunities (available for select roles based on workload)

As a Refrigeration Construction Foreman, you will oversee field operations and provide direction to tradespersons, ensuring high-quality workmanship in supermarket refrigeration installations for new store constructions and remodel projects.

• Maintain clear, professional communication with clients, colleagues, and leadership to foster effective collaboration and workplace efficiency.
• Develop and adjust work schedules to accommodate shifting construction deadlines, delays, and weather challenges.
• Provide project status updates to stakeholders, including project managers and construction leadership.
• Ensure a highly efficient work environment while upholding strict quality and safety standards.
• Interpret blueprints, conduct material takeoffs, and procure necessary supplies.
• Oversee construction projects, including piping cooler boxes, overhead lines, compressor rooms/houses, and refrigeration cases, ensuring compliance with specifications.
• Record and submit daily progress reports, documenting any discrepancies or deviations from the original plan.
• Train and mentor lower-level construction team members across multiple trades to develop skills and expertise.

• High School Diploma or GED
• Valid State Driver’s License
• 5 years of relevant experience leading and directing refrigeration installations on jobsites

• Experienced leader with a proven ability to manage crews, oversee operations, and ensure workplace efficiency.
• Conducts safety meetings and maintains compliance with OSHA regulations while protecting company assets.
• Strong customer service and communication skills, engaging effectively with contractors, inspectors, and laborers.
• Skilled in construction practices, equipment maintenance, and subcontractor sourcing, ensuring smooth project execution.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and industry-specific systems, with a self-motivated, professional work ethic.
• Willing to travel up to 75% as required to meet project demands.

We believe in a collaborative entrepreneurial spirit and winning through our customers. We value and respect our employees, expecting results through high ethical standards, openness, and trust. Join us to be part of a company that is committed to delivering what it promises and has a reputation for quality. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Embark on a fulfilling journey with DFR, where your skills are valued, your growth is nurtured, and your achievements are recognized.

Dover Food Retail is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.