Millwright General Foreman - Local 96

Description

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

Requirements

• Requires a valid driver’s license, clean driving record, and successful completion of a pre-employment drug test and background check.
• Skilled in reading and interpreting blueprints, drawings, specifications, and safety/quality standards related to millwright and construction work.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across all levels of the project team.
• Proficient with construction management software and tools, as well as interpreting blueprints, schematics, and construction plans.
• Must belong to or be eligible to join Local 96 Union.
• Must be able to access all areas of active construction sites, including uneven terrain and heights, in varying weather conditions.
• Must have senior-level experience in industrial construction and a deep understanding of the millwright trade.
• Strong organizational and project management skills, capable of managing multiple priorities on fast-paced job sites.
• Proven leadership and team management abilities, with a strong track record of supervising crews and delivering successful outcomes.
• Must be able to qualify for local 96 Union Membership
• 7–10 years of construction experience, with at least 5 years in a supervisory or Foreman role.
• 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.
• 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.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance