Millwright General Foreman - Local 96

Description

• Maintain clean, organized, and compliant work areas, including trailers, gang boxes, conexes, and equipment.
• Serve as a liaison between union crews and management, addressing and resolving issues promptly and professionally.
• Identify and recommend cost-saving opportunities while maintaining quality, safety, and union standards.
• Implement & enforce quality control measures to ensure all work meets project specifications, codes, and industry standards.
• Maintain detailed daily logs of work progress, timesheets, material usage, and incidents.
• Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal construction regulations and safety standards.
• Notify management of at-risk behaviors and participate in joint disciplinary action when necessary.
• Foster a learning environment to support team development and career growth.
• Lead Flex & Stretch sessions, PTP/JSA, and site safety audits.
• Stay up to date with evolving codes, regulations, and legal requirements impacting the construction industry.
• Regular interaction with internal staff, leadership teams, customers, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Provide regular updates and reports to senior project management.
• Promptly address and resolve on-site issues or personnel conflicts.
• Provide overall supervision and guidance to multiple foremen and their crews, ensuring effective team performance and adherence to project safety, quality, and schedule requirements.
• Ensure timely completion of all required equipment and tool inspections (daily, weekly, monthly).
• Support the development and execution of Site-Specific Safety Plans for each project.
• Lead the implementation of safety protocols and conduct regular site inspections to ensure a safe, compliant work environment for JR Merit crews and subcontractors.
• Allocate labor, materials, and equipment to optimize productivity and efficiency.
• Mentor and coach foremen and crew members on best practices, techniques, and safety.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and superintendents to align resources and schedules.
• Monitor job costs and resource utilization to stay within budget.
• Develop project-specific work packages, including measurable productivity and labor tracking components.

Requirements

• Must belong to or be eligible to join Local 96 Union.
• Strong organizational and project management skills, capable of managing multiple priorities on fast-paced job sites.
• Skilled in reading and interpreting blueprints, drawings, specifications, and safety/quality standards related to millwright and construction work.
• Must be able to access all areas of active construction sites, including uneven terrain and heights, in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to plan, lay out, and perform all types of mechanical equipment setting and maintenance work in alignment with applicable plans, specifications, codes, and industry standards.
• Physical demands include frequent standing, walking, climbing, balancing, and the ability to lift up to 25 pounds. Also requiring regular communication and the ability to see, hear, and speak clearly, as well as frequent standing, walking, and use of hands and arms.
• Requires a valid driver’s license, clean driving record, and successful completion of a pre-employment drug test and background check.
• Must have senior-level experience in industrial construction and a deep understanding of the millwright trade.
• 7–10 years of construction experience, with at least 5 years in a supervisory or Foreman role.
• Proficient with construction management software and tools, as well as interpreting blueprints, schematics, and construction plans.
• Proven leadership and team management abilities, with a strong track record of supervising crews and delivering successful outcomes.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across all levels of the project team.
• Must be able to qualify for local 96 Union Membership

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance