FOREMAN - Austin Industrial - Sulphur, LA
Austin Industries
Supervises and coordinates construction crews for road and utility projects.
25 days ago ago
Intermediate (4-7 years), Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Lake Charles, LA
Field
Company Size
7,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Construction services
Project Management
Engineering
Design
Technical Services
General Contractor
Sector Specialisms
Aviation
Healthcare
Heavy Civil
Industrial Construction
Industrial Maintenance
Semiconductor & Wafer Fab
Specialty Paving
Sports / Public Assembly
Role
What you would be doing
equipment management
material procurement
work planning
inspection scheduling
cost monitoring
daily reporting
- Manage a small amount of onsite equipment fleet
- Interpret company policies to workers and disseminates Equal Employment Opportunity Policy by covering these topics in conjunction with Safety Meetings
- Manage scheduling of all QA/QC inspections of work necessary to obtain owner acceptance of the work.
- Execute established procedures for the ordering self-perform materials, supplies, and small tools from approved suppliers. Ensure timely requisition is made for needed materials and equipment.
- Execute project Work Plans
- Execute “Look Ahead” schedules
- Recommend personnel actions, such as promotions, discharges, disciplinary measures, initiate and suggest plans to motivate workers to achieve goals
- Enforce all safety regulations and company policies, and is constantly alert to all safety conditions.
- Ensure that equipment is being used for its intended purpose in the correct manner
- Investigate alternative work methods and materials to improve efficiency and work quality; works to resolve issues
- Conduct on-the-job training for qualified personnel and records and reports hours on Foreman’s Daily Control
- Foster and promote the training and development of subordinates through various on-the-job training opportunities, company-sponsored training programs
- Execute hourly time card reporting
- Maintain all equipment assigned to crew and conduct preventive maintenance training for operator(s). Also responsible for various hand tools and the proper storage of all equipment at the end of each day.
- Conduct Tool Box and JHA Safety Meetings with employee-owners to instruct them on topics for accident prevention
- Fill out Foreman's Daily Control correctly with employee-owners’ hours, job number, cost codes, quantities, etc.
- Monitor daily labor costs and production rates for accuracy and conformance with established budgets. Take corrective action to improve productivity when labor costs exceed expected norms.
- Supervise the work of subcontractors to ensure compliance with plan, specifications, and schedules.
- Provide a detailed construction plan for each day and general plan for one week. Manage work to stay within schedule.
- Encourage craftsmen to develop innovative methods for increasing efficiency, productivity, and profitability in their particular operation and to provide feedback and coaching on how the work is proceeding
- Manage craftsmen, equipment, and material resources
- Maintain a detailed and accurate daily report of all activity associated with field construction activities
- Inspect work in progress and ensure that it is performed within the tolerances established. Take corrective action when tolerances and/or overall performance standard are not being maintained.
- Ensure compliance with plans and specifications
- Execute Work Plans for major components of work and monitor adherence to Work Plans
- Perform a variety of tasks associated with project completion, including closeout punch lists, demobilization, etc.
- Recruit hourly trade personnel
- Purchasing of unincorporated materials, tools, supplies
- Review contract documents, submittals, shop drawings, and schematics to determine the nature and scope of the work, the materials to be utilized, and manpower requirements (by craft) for each construction phase
What you bring
crew management
motivating
skilled
semi-skilled
authorized
english/spanish
- See the “Know Your Rights” poster available in English and Spanish.
- Ability to manage crew into an effectively coordinated working unit, promoting a motivating atmosphere
- Skilled and semi-skilled hourly employee-owners
- Applicants must be legally authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States. Austin is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position.
- Safe work place
- This Company does not accept and will not consider unsolicited resumes or any other unsolicited candidate information submitted to the Company or any of its employee-owners by staffing agencies, search firms, or third-party recruiters in response to a posted vacancy. The Company will not pay any placement fee(s) without a written agreement to do so (e., payment must be required pursuant to the terms of a written agreement).
- If you are a job seeker with a disability and require reasonable accommodation to apply for one of our jobs or have accessibility concerns, please contact the People Services Teamat (877) 831-1217.
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship- applicants must be legally authorized to work in the u.s.; the company does not sponsor visas.
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Company
Overview
1918 Founded
Year Established
The company was established in 1918 by Texas bridge-building pioneers George and Frank Austin.
Top 50 Contractor
U.S. Contractor Ranking
The company is ranked among the top 50 U.S. contractors, generating multi-billion-dollar annual revenues.
100% Employee-Owned
Employee Ownership
The company practices full employee ownership, fostering a unique company culture and stake in success.
- Grew from a family-run bridge builder into three specialized divisions—bridge & road, commercial, and industrial construction.
- Tackles complex infrastructure: highways, bridges, oil‑and‑gas facilities, airports, and large‑scale commercial campuses.
- Its industrial arm leads maintenance, turnarounds, and soft‑craft services for petrochemical, power, and manufacturing plants.
- Commercial projects span aviation terminals, hotels, universities, sports venues, and semiconductor fabs.
- Standing out with award‑winning safety performance and in‑house fabrication capabilities.
- Combines deep legacy in civil engineering with modern, integrated construction and maintenance solutions.
- Safety First
- Integrity in Action
- Commitment to Excellence
- Innovation and Improvement
- Respect and Teamwork
- Community and Relationships
2050
Target Date
Aiming to achieve net zero carbon emissions by a specific year.
- Committed to reducing environmental footprint across all operations.
- Implementing energy-efficient technologies in construction practices.
- Reducing waste through recycling and reusing materials on project sites.
- Using sustainable materials and processes wherever possible.
- Actively participating in green building and LEED-certified projects.
- The company strives for a diverse and inclusive workforce.
- Focus on increasing representation of women in leadership roles.
- Commitment to fostering a work environment where all employees feel valued and respected.
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