Schedule: 17 days on / 4 days off | Nationwide travel
About GEMCO
Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, GEMCO Constructors is a national mechanical, electrical, plumbing, building automation systems, and service contractor. We provide comprehensive design-build solutions across the United States and hold engineering and construction registrations, licenses, and certifications in more than 30 states.
Position Summary
GEMCO is seeking an experienced Traveling Controls Foreman to lead building automation system (BAS) and HVAC controls installations on projects nationwide. This hands-on field leadership position supervises Controls Technicians, coordinates daily work, and ensures installations are completed safely, efficiently, and according to project requirements.
This position follows a 17-days-on/4-days-off travel rotation. GEMCO provides a company vehicle, private hotel accommodations, company iPad, and phone allowance.
What GEMCO Provides
- Company vehicle
- Private hotel room—no shared accommodations
- Company iPad and phone allowance
- 17-days-on/4-days-off rotation
- Competitive compensation
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k), paid time off, and paid holidays
- Training and career-development opportunities
Responsibilities
- Lead and supervise Controls Technicians and field personnel.
- Plan daily activities, assign work, and coordinate manpower, materials, and equipment.
- Lead the installation, startup, testing, and commissioning of BAS and HVAC control systems.
- Install and oversee control panels, conduit, wiring, sensors, relays, actuators, current switches, controllers, and VFD interfaces.
- Read and interpret blueprints, control drawings, wiring diagrams, submittals, specifications, and sequences of operation.
- Coordinate with Superintendents, Project Managers, customers, subcontractors, commissioning agents, and other trades.
- Monitor job progress, labor productivity, workmanship, and project schedules.
- Troubleshoot system and installation issues and provide technical direction to field personnel.
- Train and mentor Controls Technicians in installation practices, safety, troubleshooting, and leadership.
- Maintain daily reports, time records, material tracking, and project documentation.
- Enforce OSHA requirements, site-specific rules, and GEMCO safety policies.
Qualifications
- Building automation, HVAC controls, electrical, or related field experience
- Previous experience leading technicians or field crews
- Strong knowledge of BAS installation, low-voltage wiring, HVAC equipment, and control devices
- Ability to read control drawings, wiring diagrams, blueprints, and sequences of operation
- Experience with startup, commissioning, testing, and troubleshooting
- Strong leadership, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
- Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record
- Willingness to travel nationwide on a 17-days-on/4-days-off rotation
GEMCO Constructors is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.
