Hydronics Project Lead

About the role

The Hydronics Project Lead is responsible for leading field technicians through the construction process on hydronics jobs, performing installations, and ensuring projects are completed efficiently and to company standards. This role involves hands-on leadership, accountability for project execution, and close collaboration with department and project managers to maintain schedules, materials, and quality.

Responsibilities

• Lead installation crews through all phases of hydronic system installation, from underground work to final trim-out.
• Manage field technicians by assigning tasks, coordinating with other trades, and maintaining project schedules.
• Coordinate submittals, RFIs, and project documentation with Department Managers and Project Managers.
• Order and coordinate project materials in collaboration with the Department Manager and Project Manager to ensure availability when needed.
• Participate in project kickoff meetings and help establish project expectations, schedules, and manpower requirements.
• Perform and oversee skilled installations, ensuring all work meets established company quality standards.
• Maintain regular communication with Department Managers through email, phone, and in-person meetings.
• Communicate and coordinate regularly with the General Contractor and other trades on the jobsite.
• Read, interpret, and understand project plan sets, specifications, and installation requirements.
• Lead, train, mentor, and task lower-level employees to support the development of a skilled and effective department workforce.
• Forecast material needs and maintain a minimum two-week material look-ahead.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment in accordance with company and jobsite safety standards.
• Forecast and manage project schedules, identifying upcoming manpower, material, and installation needs to keep projects on track.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to read plan sets and schedules.
• Demonstrates the ability to thrive in a high-demand and fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrates a proactive, team-oriented mindset with a high level of self and team accountability.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail, record keeping, and follow-up.
• Operates effectively with a diverse group of people internally and externally.
• Demonstrates the ability to multitask, make quick decisions, and manage time efficiently.
• Demonstrates critical thinking skills and the ability to manage complexity.
• Demonstrates the ability to work independently, take initiative, and follow through on assignments.

Requirements

• 3 years of radiant install or related experience.
• Must have tools of the trade.
• Must be organized and dependable.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and a clean driving record.

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear others both physically present and on the telephone; sit and stand; move, use hands to operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and move objects up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and move objects over 50 pounds.

Working Conditions

The physical environment requires the employee to typically work outside or in cold weather. This position will require travel to multiple Energy 1 sites on a daily basis as needed. The Hydronics Project Lead will arrive at the shop by 7:00 AM, gather required materials and tools, check in with the Department Manager, and leave for the job site by 7:30 AM daily. This position is located in Jackson, WY, with responsibilities for additional locations. This FLSA non-exempt position may be requested to work overtime and weekends on occasion.