Sheet Metal Foreman

Company: Ellington Mechanical
Location: In-person — 6260 Fallard Drive, Upper Marlboro, MD
Service Area: Primarily Washington, DC and Maryland, with occasional work in Baltimore and Delaware
Earning Potential: A well-qualified foreman can earn approximately $113,850–$134,100/year, depending on experience and overtime worked

Why Join Ellington Mechanical?

• Strong Earning Potential: Experienced foremen can earn approximately $113,850–$134,100 annually, including overtime
• Consistent Schedule: Typical field hours are approximately 6:00–6:30 AM to 3:00 PM, depending on the project
• Company Vehicle: Take home company truck is provided
• Travel Expenses Covered: Company-paid gas, tolls, and parking
• Paid Holidays: Seven federal holidays
• Vacation: One week of vacation after six months
• Sick Leave: Three paid sick days
• Life Insurance
• Weekly Pay
• Direct Access to Ownership: Work within a smaller company where decisions are made quickly and employees have direct access to company leadership
• Training: Manufacturer training and continued professional development

About the Role

Ellington Mechanical is looking for an experienced Commercial Sheet Metal Foreman to lead HVAC ductwork installation crews on commercial construction projects throughout the DC, Maryland, and surrounding region.

This is a hands-on field leadership position for someone who can take ownership of a commercial ductwork scope from layout through completion.

The right candidate should be able to review mechanical drawings, determine how ductwork should be installed, lay out the work, organize manpower, coordinate with other trades, anticipate material needs, and keep the crew productive and on schedule.

We are specifically looking for someone who has already run commercial sheet metal or ductwork crews, not simply an experienced installer looking to move into their first leadership position.

Because Ellington is a smaller company, this position also requires someone who is comfortable with personal accountability, changing field conditions, and occasionally adjusting priorities when projects or emergency work require it.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise commercial sheet metal and ductwork installation crews
• Read and interpret mechanical drawings, specifications, details, and coordination drawings
• Independently lay out ductwork locations, routing, elevations, penetrations, and equipment connections
• Assign daily work to mechanics, installers, helpers, and apprentices
• Plan manpower and work sequencing to maintain production and project schedules
• Coordinate ductwork installation with plumbing, electrical, sprinkler, structural, and other trades
• Identify conflicts between drawings and actual field conditions before installation
• Communicate RFIs, field changes, scheduling issues, and material needs to project management
• Plan materials, fittings, hangers, equipment, and other requirements ahead of installation
• Supervise installation of rectangular, round, and spiral ductwork
• Oversee supply, return, exhaust, and outside-air duct systems
• Coordinate installation of VAV boxes, dampers, louvers, diffusers, AHUs, rooftop units, and related commercial HVAC equipment
• Maintain high standards of workmanship and installation quality
• Ensure crews follow jobsite safety requirements
• Coordinate directly with general contractors, superintendents, project managers, and other trade foremen
• Manage assigned work through rough-in, equipment connections, trim-out, punch list, and project completion
• Respond to occasional emergency or schedule-driven work when necessary

Required Qualifications

• Significant commercial HVAC or sheet metal construction experience
• Previous experience as a Commercial Sheet Metal Foreman, Ductwork Foreman, Lead Mechanic, or equivalent field leader
• Experience directly supervising commercial ductwork installation crews
• Ability to independently read commercial mechanical drawings and blueprints
• Ability to lay out ductwork from drawings and actual field conditions
• Strong commercial sheet metal and ductwork installation knowledge
• Experience coordinating work with other construction trades
• Ability to plan manpower, materials, and daily field production
• Strong understanding of jobsite safety
• Ability to communicate effectively with crews, project managers, superintendents, and company ownership
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record
• Ability to climb ladders and work on rooftops as required
• Comfortable working in a smaller-company environment where flexibility, pace, and personal accountability matter

Preferred Qualifications

• 10 years of commercial sheet metal or HVAC construction experience
• 3 years running commercial ductwork crews
• Experience on larger commercial projects such as hospitals, schools, government facilities, office buildings, data centers, or similar facilities
• Journeyman-level sheet metal experience or apprenticeship completion
• Familiarity with SMACNA standards
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification
• Scissor lift or boom lift certification

Key Skills

• Commercial HVAC
• Sheet Metal Work
• Ductwork Installation
• Mechanical Blueprint Reading
• Ductwork Layout
• Crew Leadership
• Field Coordination
• Construction Scheduling
• Material Planning
• HVAC Installation
• HVAC Design Interpretation
• Commercial Construction

What We're Looking For

A strong candidate should be able to walk onto a commercial project, review the drawings, understand the ductwork scope, determine how the work needs to be installed, organize the crew, coordinate with other trades, and keep the job progressing without needing frequent direction from the project manager or owner.

We are looking for someone who is organized, accountable, productive, and capable of leading people while maintaining a high standard of workmanship.

The best fit will be someone who enjoys the pace and responsibility of a smaller mechanical contractor, can adjust when conditions change, and takes ownership of getting the job done correctly.

If you have a strong commercial sheet metal background and have successfully run crews and commercial projects in the field, we want to hear from you.