Direct Hire

Posted 08.12.2026 | Job Number: a0MQU00000V7Duj2AF

Foreman

Location: Richmond, VA

Sector: Industrial

Pay Range: $26.00 - $43.00/ Hour

Direct Hire

Job Description

Sheet Metal Foreman – Special Projects

Richmond, VA


Pay: $19–$28/hour (DOE)

Project Duration: 6+ months

Project Type: Commercial Data Center Construction

Job Overview

Kodiak Labor Solutions is seeking an experienced Sheet Metal Foreman to lead special projects on a large-scale commercial data center project in the Richmond, Virginia area. This role oversees crew performance, installation quality, and schedule coordination on a high-visibility 6+ month build.


What You'll Do

As Sheet Metal Foreman, you'll lead a crew responsible for fabricating, installing, and hanging ductwork systems throughout the data center project, while owning schedule, quality, and safety outcomes for your team.

Responsibilities include:

  • Lead and direct a crew fabricating, installing, and hanging sheet metal ductwork according to project drawings and specifications
  • Read, interpret, and assign work from mechanical drawings, blueprints, layouts, and installation documentation
  • Oversee measuring, fitting, and assembly of ductwork and related sheet metal components
  • Coordinate with project management and other trades to maintain installation schedules and project timelines
  • Ensure tools and equipment are maintained in accordance with jobsite and safety standards
  • Enforce site-specific safety procedures and requirements across the crew
  • Communicate installation progress, delays, and issues to project management

You need:

  • Proven experience leading a sheet metal crew on commercial or industrial construction projects
  • Journeyman-level sheet metal experience or equivalent
  • Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and layouts
  • Standard hand tools required for the trade
  • Reliable transportation to the assigned job site
  • Ability to manage crew productivity, quality, and safety on an active jobsite

Preferred Experience:

  • Data center or other large-scale commercial construction experience
  • Commercial HVAC ductwork installation
  • Layout and field fabrication experience
  • Coil line or plasma table experience

Relevant Skills

If you have one or more of these skills, we should talk: Sheet Metal Fabrication | Ductwork Installation | Commercial HVAC | Crew Leadership | Foreman | Data Center Construction | Layout | Commercial Ductwork

Share this job