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HVAC Install Mechanic II/III
HVAC INSTALLATION MECHANIC/TECHNICIAN II.

COMPENSATION

$30+/hr (depending on experience)

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Independently install equipment and duck work
- Complete paperwork daily, and record materials used on each job, in an accurate manner
- Coordinate with general contractors in other trades on installing equipment and duct work
- Ability to layout roof curbs
- Ability to fabricate duct fittings and lay out job without supervision
- Ability to read blueprints and lay out duct
- Create a Material list off of blueprints
- Perform all jobs with safety first in mind
ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Continual learning and development in the body of knowledge through FirstCall Academy, to ensure we set the bar for skill level in the industry
- Elite level of customer service, to ensure we continue to be the FirstCall our customers make for their HVAC needs
ORGANIZATIONAL ALIGNMENT

This position is responsible for engaging with the install team and all of our customers.

QUALIFICATIONS
- 3-6+ years of experience in install mechanic
- Valid Driver License w/acceptable driving record
- OSHA 10 required
- Available to work flexible hours and on-call shifts as needed
- Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills
- Ability to interpret State Mechanical Codes
- Ability to frequently lift 75 pounds and ability to lift and regularly carry items weighing up to 50 pounds
- Sufficient physical ability to work in awkward places and from ladders or scaffolding as required by projects
BEHAVIORAL PROFILE

Language Skills

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimal numbers. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret graphs.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Mental stamina for problem-solving and prioritizing multiple tasks.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use their hands. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and sit. The employee is continually required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
June 17, 2025
Senior Project Manager/Estimator – Industrial Plumbing
Senior Project Manager/Estimator – Industrial Plumbing
Charlotte, North Carolina

Compensation $100,000 to $120,000 annually based on experience.

Position Summary

The Senior Project Manager/Estimator – Industrial Plumbing is responsible for leading and managing large-scale industrial plumbing projects from inception to completion. This role involves overseeing the planning, design, installation, and maintenance of plumbing systems within industrial facilities, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and under budget. The Senior Project Manager will manage teams, coordinate resources, and collaborate with clients, vendors, and subcontractors to ensure successful project outcomes.

Primary Responsibilities and Duties
- Project Planning & Development:
  Lead industrial plumbing projects from planning through execution, including installations, retrofits, and upgrades. Develop detailed plans with timelines, budgets, and resource allocation, ensuring compliance with codes and regulations. Identify risks and create mitigation strategies.
- Budget & Financial Management:
  Create and manage project budgets, monitor expenses, and approve vendor and subcontractor payments. Oversee contracts, purchase orders, and change orders for accuracy and timely processing.
- Project Execution & Coordination:
  Oversee daily project operations, managing resources and schedules. Lead project teams, including plumbers and subcontractors, and ensure quality work. Collaborate with engineers, architects, and contractors, and conduct site visits to monitor progress and safety.
- Client Management:
  Act as the primary client contact, maintaining strong communication and relationships. Provide project updates, address concerns, and manage scope changes, communicating impacts on timelines and budgets.
- Team Leadership & Mentorship:
  Mentor and guide project teams, fostering a positive environment. Provide training and professional development, conduct performance evaluations, and offer constructive feedback.
- Quality & Safety Management:
  Ensure all plumbing installations meet quality and regulatory standards. Promote safety on job sites and conduct regular inspections to maintain compliance with safety protocols.
- Reporting & Documentation:
  Prepare project reports for management, maintaining organized documentation, including contracts, permits, and financial records. Oversee project closeout, including final inspections and handover of documentation to the client.
- Estimating:
  Review and evaluate project plans and specifications, bid documents, as well as other relevant project documents to identify what is needed for a project and to create a bid proposal. Perform and input accurate take-offs. Coordinate with vendors, equipment suppliers, and customers. Prepare bid documents including specific scope letter for each project.
- Team Building & Leadership:
  
  Mentor and guide project teams, promoting a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, and professional development.
  
  Foster strong working relationships among team members, encouraging open communication and problem-solving.
  
  Assist in recruiting, training, and developing team members, ensuring the team has the necessary skills and resources to succeed.
  
  Support a positive work environment that emphasizes team unity, performance excellence, and individual growth.
- Business Development:
  
  Collaborate with the business development Charlotte team to identify potential new business/industry opportunities, including building relationships with new clients and exploring growth areas within current projects.
  
  Assist in preparing proposals, presentations, and bids to secure new contracts.
  
  Participate in client meetings and networking events to expand the company’s market presence and reputation.
  
  Identify and develop strategies to participate and support Business Development in client satisfaction and maintain long-term business relationships.
  
  Analyze and share market trends, competitor activities, and client feedback to inform strategic business decisions.
Traits/Competencies
- Leadership
- Budgeting
- Technical Expertise
- Communication
- Software Proficiency
- Multitasking
- Problem-solving
Requirements
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field is preferred, or equivalent experience
- Certifications: PMP certification preferred; relevant electrical certifications or licenses are a plus (e.g., Master Plumber License).
- Experience: 7-10 years of project management experience in the industrial plumbing sector.
- Proven Expertise: Successful track record managing large-scale projects.
- Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of industrial plumbing systems, including design, installation, and maintenance.
Physical Demands and Requirements
- Ability to work on-site at industrial facilities, including standing, walking, and climbing ladders.
- Willingness to travel to various job sites as needed.
- Primarily office-based with frequent visits to industrial sites.
- Flexibility to work outside normal hours to meet project deadlines.
Please send resumes to MindyP@TheBlueCollarRecruiter.com.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
April 15, 2025
Adams Outdoor – Sales Assistant

Overview:

Join one of the largest and most dynamic Outdoor Advertising companies in the U.S.! We’re looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Sales Assistant to support our high-energy sales team. In this role, you’ll play a key part in driving success by preparing compelling sales proposals, tracking and analyzing performance metrics, managing inventory reports, and serving as a professional point of contact for clients. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and want to be part of an industry leader, we want to hear from you!

Essential Functions of Position Include:

• Distributes all sales related information.
• Creates outgoing proposals and presentations.
• Compiles information for Account Executives.
• Compiles insertion orders and folders when needed.
• Compiles weekly projection numbers for sales management of the market.
• Performs weekly update of inventory of all reports on Inventory Management System
• Acts as assistant to the Sales Manager and at times the General Manager of the market.
• Answers incoming calls as a company representative.
• Prepares advertising and media kits.
• Updates prospect kits.
• Conducts research on current and potential clients as well as market trends.
• Acts as a liaison between clients, Account Executives and various departments.
• Develops inventory maps to aid in the selling process.
• Distributes and updates internal and external marketing materials.
• Sends proof of performance pictures and reports to clients.
• Attends weekly sales meetings.
• May work with the Regional Business Manager on accounts receivables.
• Performs other functions that may be assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1-2 years general office/administrative/clerical experience.
• Interest and enthusiasm for the advertising industry.
• Knowledge of basic advertising functions and terms.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Multi-tasking capabilities.
• Excellent data entry and computer skills.

Job Type: Full-time

Compensation: $22.00 per hour plus bonus

Benefits:

401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8 am to 5 pm

Work Location: Charlotte, NC (In person)

March 14, 2025
Billboard Installer
Billboard Installer
Charlotte, NC

Overview

We are one of the largest Outdoor Advertising companies in the U.S. We are seeking a Billboard Installer to join our dynamic team. As an Installer, you will be responsible for installing billboard posters and all illumination and digital display issues on billboard structures, including performing maintenance on the physical structures and surrounding properties throughout the Charlotte market. No prior experience Outdoor Advertising experience is required and training will be provided. The ideal candidate will have a construction and/or electrical background, the ability to climb without restrictions up to 125 feet, the ability to work from elevated platforms, strong attention to detail and the ability to work independently while observing all safety procedures, strong communication skills, and a clean background and driving record.

Essential Functions of Position Include:

The ability to climb without restrictions fixed, portable and/or extension ladders to heights up to 125 feet multiple times daily.

The ability to work from elevated platforms up to 125 feet in height for up to 70% of the workday.

Must be able to lift weight up to 100 lbs. without restrictions or limitations through demonstrated safe lifting practices.

Working knowledge of or ability to learn the proper use of an oxygen/acetylene torch.

Working knowledge of or ability to learn the proper use of an AC/DC welder.

Must be able to safely operate or have the ability to learn to operate gas-powered equipment, such as lawn mowers, chain saws, generators, compressors, paint sprayers, etc.

Is required to possess a valid driver’s license in order to operate company vehicles.

Utilize all safety related equipment without exception as mandated by the company’s operating procedures.

Understanding and possession of basic mathematics skills such as adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing.

Must have a full range of motion in order to install and maintain posters and bulletin signage.

Meet maximum weight restrictions of 265 pounds due to manufacturer requirements on safety related equipment used to work in elevate work environment.

The ability to work in all weather conditions when necessary.

The ability to tolerate the risk of expose associated with an outdoor environment.

Comply and adhere to all company policies, procedures and guidelines without exception.

Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications

High School or equivalent degree.

A valid driver’s license.

Clean background and driving record with ability to pass drug test.

Ability to communicate effectively with the external clients and the internal client at all levels of personnel.

Highly adaptable to changing work environments.

Must be able to travel as required.

Must prioritize and execute tasks and assignments.

Must have excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

Join our team as an Installer, where your skills will contribute to delivering exceptional service and quality installations that exceed customer expectations!
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.00 – $23.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- On-the-job training
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person (Charlotte)
February 7, 2025
Project Sales Executive – Charlotte
We are working with an established (approaching 40 years in business) Commercial Energy Solutions client that needs an exceptional Service Sales Executive to join their team. This organization strongly adheres to its strong values with empowering their team members to be entrepreneurial in spirit, respect, excellence, and positive energy.

This firm provides commercial HVAC, plumbing, and electrical services across several NC markets.

Just as they take excellent care of their customers, they also strive to create a healthy life/work balance with deep respect for the quality-of-life for all our employees both in the office and the field. There’s a family culture that exists and strong tenure, which is a testament to the culture that has been built.

Our client looks forward to helping you reach your career goals as a valued part of their service family!

APPLY TODAY!

Benefits:
- Car allowance w/ gas card
- 401(k) w/ matching
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- 2 weeks PTO
- 7 Paid Holidays
- 3-6 Months Training / Development
Responsibilities:
- Oversee business development within a specific territory
- Understanding the needs of customers and how to meet and exceed those needs
- Responsible to sell all service offerings regarding HVAC, Electrical and Plumbing
- Provide estimates and bids
- Negotiate projects and preventative maintenance contracts
- Willing to learn and grow
- Strong leader
- Problem solver
Qualifications:
- Min 5 years in commercial, industrial, facilities or manufacturing sales
- Prefer Comm. HVAC sales experience, but looking for HUNTERS!
- Ability to identify / suggest new sales opportunities
- Manages time well
- Goal oriented
- Posses’ genuine empathy for customers
- Desire to build their territory
CONNECT WITH US TODAY TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY!
October 2, 2024