Trade Foreman 1

Description

The Trade Foreman 1 supports construction activities on a jobsite by using tools, working on punch lists, and executing self‑perform work. This role involves completing tasks personally while supervising a crew as a working foreman, all in alignment with JE Dunn’s strategy, vision, and values.

Core responsibilities include embracing the company’s safety culture, using tools to complete assigned tasks, tracking units and labor hours, maintaining equipment, and leading crew safety and security. The foreman must achieve production goals, set appropriate crew sizes, document activities, coordinate deliveries, uphold quality standards, and manage trade work within the scope. Additional duties involve participating in safety meetings, reading plans and drawings, providing on‑the‑job guidance, coordinating inspections, and updating punch lists.

• Demonstrate safety commitment and mentor crew members.
• Use tools to complete assigned tasks.
• Track and report units and labor hours; submit timecards.
• Maintain proper care of tools and equipment.
• Lead and monitor crew safety and security procedures.
• Achieve crew production goals and set appropriate crew sizes.
• Document activities, production data, and crew sizes.
• Communicate with suppliers and coordinate deliveries.
• Maintain established quality levels.
• Coordinate other trade work within the assigned scope.
• Participate in safety activities (toolbox talks, JHA, site analysis, SIMS reporting).
• Provide on‑the‑job guidance and share expertise.
• Coordinate inspections for the assigned scope.
• Participate in, document, and update punch lists.
• Acquire and apply productivity rate knowledge.
• Assess and optimize project productivity.
• Build relationships and collaborate with internal and external teams.

Requirements

The foreman makes routine decisions, offers recommendations to the supervisor, and refers exceptions up the chain. The career path progresses to Trade Foreman 2.

Key knowledge, skills, and abilities encompass accurate and timely work performance, strong verbal and written communication, understanding of organizational resources, and application of Lean principles. The role requires familiarity with self‑perform productivity, specific trade scopes, construction management methods, intermediate layout and crane‑flagging skills, and the ability to read plans and specifications. Candidates should also be able to evaluate productivity rates, optimize project performance, and build collaborative relationships.

A high school diploma or GED is required, and a vocational/technical degree in a related field is preferred. Candidates must have at least two years of commercial construction experience.

The position demands the ability to lift at least 50 lb, may involve travel, exposure to extreme temperatures, and non‑traditional hours to meet project needs. Frequent activities include standing, walking, climbing, bending, reaching above the shoulder, pushing, and pulling, with occasional sitting and computer use.

• Read and understand plans, specifications, and drawings.
• Perform work accurately, completely, and timely.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Understand organizational structure and resources.
• Apply Lean processes and philosophy.
• Knowledge of self‑perform and labor productivity.
• Familiarity with specific trades and scopes of work.
• Understanding of construction management methods.
• Intermediate layout skills.
• Intermediate crane flagging and rigging skills.
• Ability to read plans, drawings, and specifications.
• High school diploma or GED; vocational/technical degree preferred.
• Minimum 2+ years commercial construction experience.
• Ability to lift at least 50 lb; may require travel and exposure to extreme conditions.
• Willingness to work non‑traditional hours; frequent standing, walking, climbing, bending, reaching, pushing, and pulling.

Benefits

The role offers a Skilled Trade Non‑Union benefits package; details are available via the provided link.

• Skilled Trade Non‑Union benefits package (see link for details).

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance