Test & Balance Foreman at MacDonald-Mill… · Seattle

At MacDonald-Miller Facility Solutions (“MacMiller”), the Northwest’s leading mechanical contracting firm, we design, deliver, and service HVAC, plumbing, and automation system solutions for commercial buildings. With more than 1,600 employees across 14 offices, there’s a breadth and variety of work to keep you engaged and inspired.

We have a well-respected history of exceeding our customers’ expectations and executing with distinction. Our clients trust their toughest projects to our integrated teams, including:

• New Construction – Engineering, fabrication, and installation of mechanical systems for new projects, following lean construction practices.
• Special Projects – Retrofits and mechanical repairs for existing buildings to create new efficiencies.
• Service – Scheduled preventive maintenance ensuring tenant comfort and 24/7 emergency response.
• Building Performance – Control systems, fault detection, energy services, and remote monitoring.
• Energy & Sustainable Solutions - Acting as the Prime Contractor, we deliver design-build, energy-efficient solutions in the built environment for both private and public sector clients.

People love to work at MacDonald-Miller because we all share the same Core Culture Values:

Collaboration – Diverse players, one team, a common vision. Collaboration is our foundation and critical to the success of the company. Every team member is valued and brings unique strengths that help us achieve our shared vision.

Dedication – We are dedicated to personal and professional excellence. We execute with distinction by doing the right thing and following through on our commitments.

Safety – Everyone deserves a safe workplace. Safety is more than hard hats and boots; it’s an attitude and an environment we create. Every day, everyone goes home to their families.

Community – We are proud to be part of MacDonald-Miller. We actively seek to build relationships and know each other as individuals. Together, we create an environment that is welcoming, caring, and trusting.

Innovation – We are committed to continuous, creative problem-solving. Innovation is how we stay an industry leader. We always strive to challenge and better ourselves.

Fun! – Taking the work seriously but never taking ourselves too seriously. It’s possible to be both serious professionals and good-natured people you enjoy working with — we strive to be both.

TAB Foreman: This is Where You Come In

We're looking to hire two TAB Foremen to join our growing Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing (TAB) team:

• One TAB Foreman dedicated to our Healthcare Division
• One TAB Foreman dedicated to our New Construction Division

As a TAB Foreman, you'll lead dedicated TAB projects from planning through execution while overseeing a team of TAB technicians. You'll be responsible for delivering high-quality results, maintaining project budgets and schedules, ensuring safety, and fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

This role requires a strong technical foundation, exceptional leadership skills, and a passion for mentoring others. You'll play a key role in developing technicians, solving complex HVAC system challenges, and ensuring every project meets MacDonald-Miller's quality standards.

Top Ways You'll Make an Impact

• Lead and oversee dedicated TAB projects from planning through completion while ensuring alignment with MacDonald-Miller's TAB standards, values, and customer expectations.
• Establish a positive project culture built on teamwork, accountability, safety, and clear communication.
• Plan daily work activities, coordinate schedules, assign resources, and optimize technician productivity.
• Perform advanced testing, adjusting, and balancing of HVAC systems, including airflow measurements, pressure testing, temperature verification, and system performance analysis.
• Analyze test results, troubleshoot HVAC system performance, and implement field adjustments to ensure systems meet design specifications and code requirements.
• Demonstrate expertise across critical TAB certifications, including:
  • TABB Supervisor
  • Smoke Control Supervisor
  • IAQ Supervisor
  • Sound & Vibration Supervisor
  • Fume Hood Certification
  • Clean Room Certification
• Partner closely with Project Managers and Lead Foremen to communicate manpower needs, scheduling impacts, project risks, and productivity updates.
• Support Lead Journeymen through coaching, technical troubleshooting, and ongoing training and development.
• Ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently, and with exceptional quality while maintaining strong customer relationships.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

This position requires working in a variety of construction and occupied building environments.

• Lift and carry testing equipment and materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Perform precise manual work using specialized TAB instruments and testing equipment.
• Safely work from ladders, lifts, rooftops, and elevated work areas.
• Stand, bend, kneel, crouch, and move throughout active construction sites for extended periods.
• Read gauges, interpret testing data, and communicate effectively in both mechanical rooms and occupied spaces.
• Work indoors and outdoors in varying temperatures, noise levels, and environmental conditions.
• Consistently demonstrate and promote safe work practices while complying with all company and jobsite safety requirements.

Your Background: What Will Help You Thrive

• Current or ability to obtain NEBB Certified Professional (CP) certification within one year of hire.
• Extensive experience testing, adjusting, and balancing commercial HVAC systems.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC system operation, controls, troubleshooting, and commissioning.
• Experience leading field teams on complex commercial or healthcare projects.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects while maintaining quality and customer satisfaction.

Everyone Who Works With You Describes You As...

• A trusted leader who earns respect through integrity, technical expertise, and a collaborative leadership style.
• Someone who develops people and enjoys mentoring the next generation of TAB professionals.
• Calm under pressure and able to solve problems quickly while maintaining positive relationships.
• Highly organized with the ability to balance field leadership and hands-on technical work.
• Comfortable spending approximately 50% of your time leading project teams and 50% performing advanced TAB work on complex projects.
• A strong partner who collaborates effectively with Project Managers, System Specialists, customers, and fellow field leaders.

You're Motivated By...

• Leading technically challenging HVAC balancing and commissioning projects.
• Building and developing high-performing teams.
• Coaching technicians and helping others grow their careers.
• Solving complex system performance issues.
• Delivering outstanding customer experiences through quality workmanship.
• Promoting a culture of safety, accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Supporting MacDonald-Miller's commitment to employee development, safety initiatives, and community involvement.

Compensation: $65 - $75 per hour paid in accordance with the union wage scale. Benefits are administered by the Union, check out our full list of for more information.

This is a union position – Benefits are administered by the Union, check out our full list of union partners for more information.

Interested to learn more?

If you’re ready for an adventure and are interested in being considered for this role, click apply to start the conversation! Or if you know someone who currently works at MacDonald-Miller, reach out to them to get introduced to the team!

MacDonald-Miller Facility Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.