Foreman

POSITION SUMMARY

Directly supervises workers’ and subcontractors’ day-to-day work on construction projects.  

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ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential functions include but are not limited to the following:

• Supervises and directs the work of designated team members and subcontractors.
• Monitors productivity and work quality to meet schedules and standards.
• Troubleshoots any issues involving workers, contractors, safety, quality, changes, or processes and expedites solutions.
• Monitors and ensures adherence to all company and customer quality policies and procedures.
• Oversees expenditures to ensure they are within budget
• Meets with customers to communicate progress and/or participates in site meetings as required by the company and/or customers.
• Operates various equipment and uses a variety of tools on the job as needed.
• Determines materials and quantities needed and places orders to ensure work demands and deadlines are met.
• Performs site work such as layouts; installation of wood or metal frame work, concrete forms, ladders, handrails, walkways, platforms and gangways; erects scaffolding or temporary access structures.
• Consistently communicates with Project Manager regarding project plans and status as well as labor and resource needs.
• Completes STA’s, Equipment Checklists, Hot Work forms and daily time and labor reports.
• Performs minor maintenance and cleaning of tools and equipment.
• Identifies and addresses potential safety hazards.
• Investigates all accidents and good catches (near misses), completes the necessary paperwork in a timely manner, and submits all documentation to the designated personnel for handling.
• Adheres to all safety protocols and regulations.

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QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS

• Five (5) or more years of related industry experience
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Prior experience leading, directing and supervising others
• Valid driver’s license
• Good communication and organization skills

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WORKING ENVIRONMENT

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some climbing and balancing; some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally, the job requires 10% sitting, 45% walking, and 45% standing. The job is performed outdoors, indoors and in various geographic locations.

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This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.