HVAC Sheet-Metal Lead

Company: Blend Air Mechanical Join Us!
Location: Newark
Posted on: February 9, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Description: Job Responsibilities Lead and install sheet metal ductwork systems for HVAC projects, ensuring quality and compliance with plans and specifications. Read and interpret blueprints, layouts, and SMACNA standards for proper duct installation. Collaborate with technicians, installers, project managers, and contractors to meet project goals. Support both new construction and retrofit projects. Work independently while maintaining communication with the superintendent, builder, and management. Identify and resolve potential issues proactively to keep projects on schedule. Help coordinate project scheduling and assign appropriate technician and installer support. Attend project and team meetings as required. Required Skills & Experience Proven experience in sheet metal installation for HVAC systems. Strong understanding of ductwork systems and layout. Ability to manage multiple priorities with strong attention to detail. Demonstrated problem-solving and decision-making skills. Reliable, proactive, and able to work independently or as part of a team. Excellent attendance and communication skills. Critical thinking and leadership ability. Desired Skills & Experience Knowledge of IECC energy codes and practices . Familiarity with SMACNA standards and industry best practices. Requirements: Eligibility Requirements Employment/education will be verified. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Encon is a drug free workplace and requires post-offer pre-employment drug testing. Must have reliable transportation. This position requires a valid driver’s license. Eligible to work weekends and nights as needed. Physical Requirements Able to work in a variety of extreme weather, hot and cold conditions. Able to work safely in confined spaces such as attics, basements, closets, and crawl spaces. Able to work safely at elevated heights such as rooftops, ceilings, and ladders. Able to bend, crawl, stoop, stretch, and reach. Able to walk on uneven surfaces. Able to work off a ladder, sometimes at heights. Able to safely lift 50 pounds. Encon Heating & AC complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex. Encon Heating & AC does not exclude people or treat them differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex. CT LIC HTG-0386317-S1 Putnam NY LIC 31097 Westchester NY LIC WC-33774-H21 MEC 1093 AA/EOE

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