Refrigeration Construction Foreman

Job Title: Refrigeration Construction Foreman

Location: Phoenix, AZ

At Dover Food Retail (DFR), our employees are the foundation of our success. We foster a culture built on innovation, collaboration, and commitment to excellence. From day one, you’ll experience a supportive and rewarding work environment with comprehensive benefits, including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance, along with Prescription coverage
• Paid short and long-term leave disability insurance, paid vacation, and paid sick leave
• 401k Retirement Plan matching
• Flexible Spending Account & Health Savings Account

• Tuition Reimbursement

• 11 Paid Holidays each year

• Ongoing Education & Training
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Exposure to a Large Variety of Projects
• Overtime (available based on workload)

What the Role Involves:

As a Refrigeration Construction Foreman, you will oversee field operations and provide direction to tradesmen, 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.

Basic Qualifications:

• 5 years’ relevant experience of leading and directing refrigeration installations on jobsites.
• High School Diploma or GED

• Valid State Driver’s License

The Ideal Candidate:

• 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.

Why Choose Dover Food Retail?

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. Individuals with disabilities who require reasonable accommodations to perform the essential functions of this job are welcome to apply.

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

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Our Story :

Dover Food Retail (DFR) is a leading manufacturer of Display Cases, Specialty Products, Refrigeration Systems, Power Systems and Comprehensive Services; and leading our industry by Innovating What’s Next in glass doors and intelligent merchandising technologies that keep food safe under brands such as HillPhoenix and Anthony .

DFR is part of the Climate & Sustainable Technologies segment of the Dover Corporation® (NYSE: DOV). Dover is a diversified global manufacturer with annual revenues in excess of $7 billion.

DFR is built on creativity and customer-centric innovation delivered by people invigorated by a strong sense of responsibility to help our customers win in their marketplaces. The relationships we build with our customers are as important to our success as the products we manufacture. This collaborative environment delivers FRESH THINKING, reassuring our customers that they choose the best when they choose to work with the people of Dover Food Retail.

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The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the Company.

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.