Structures Foreman

Description

• Analyzes and resolves worker problems and recommends motivational plans.
• Reviews weekly job cost reports for errors and problem areas. Informs and discusses with Superintendent, General Superintendent, and Project Manager suggested actions to be taken to correct.
• Develops quantity reports for all work completed on the project and turns into Superintendent weekly.
• Performs quantity take-offs related to individual phases of work to discover any conflicts with either the agency’s or estimator’s quantities prior to the start of the work.
• Maintains field as-built plans.
• Examines and inspects work progress, equipment, and construction sites to verify safety and ensure that specifications are met.
• Maintains daily logbook and documentation for progress, events, changes, and problems that occur on the project.
• Provides information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
• Inspects all equipment, owned or rented, upon delivery to and prior to transportation off the project. Reports all problems and/or damages to proper shop personnel as well as completing equipment reports.
• Arranges for utility blue stake and locates, maintain markings, and offset references for phases of work and resolves any utility conflicts.
• Ensures proper housekeeping of the project site.
• Inspects work in progress to ensure that work conforms to specifications and that construction schedules are adhered to.
• Locates, measures, and marks location and placement of structures and equipment.
• Confers with other supervisors and foremen to coordinate activities of individual departments and/or projects.
• Records information, such as personnel, production, and operational data on specified forms and reports.
• Provides for positive drainage at the end of each work shift to protect the project from storm damage.
• Estimates material, equipment, and worker requirements to complete job.
• Keeps Superintendent and/or General Superintendent informed, in a timely manner, of labor and equipment requirements as the project progresses.
• Completes all required paperwork legibly, accurately and timely to include timesheets, time and production records, and Project Set-Up Notebook.
• Ensures proper piece marked steel is installed per plans.
• Schedules subcontractors to conform to required work schedule.
• Inspects and verifies receipt of supplies and materials delivered to the job site. Properly codes field delivery tickets as required and turns into Project Manager promptly.
• Holds weekly toolbox safety meeting.
• May set up machines and equipment.
• Assists Superintendent and/or Project Manager with development of cost estimates for contracts and/or change orders. Investigates and provides pertinent details, such as drawings, documents, photos, survey data, and specifications to the Superintendent and/or Project Manager so appropriate action can be taken.
• Schedules all necessary surveying and testing required.
• Prepares weekly a three-week schedule of work, including equipment and labor needs.
• Observes, receives, and otherwise obtains information from all relevant sources.
• Analyzes and plans installation and construction of structural steel
• Assigns work to employees using material and worker requirements data.
• Uses relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
• Communicates and advocates all applicable safety policies and procedures with employees. Enforces all applicable safety polices and procedures with employees and subcontractors.
• Trains workers in construction methods and operation of equipment.
• Initiates or suggests plans to motivate workers to achieve work goals.
• Inspects equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
• Recommends measures to improve production methods and equipment performance to increase efficiency and safety.
• Studies contract documents (i.e., specifications, details, and plans) and estimates to establish procedures for construction on the basis of starting and completion times and staffing requirements for each phase of construction based on knowledge of available tools, equipment, personnel, and various building methods.
• Provides guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.
• Adheres to all Hunter Contracting Co. safety policies and procedures.
• Provides safe job site conditions for the traveling public and pedestrians.
• Confers with staff and workers to ensure production and personnel problems are resolved.
• Reviews, analyzes, and discusses the project estimate with the Estimator, Superintendent, General Superintendent, and Project Manager.
• Maintains quality control of work performed by subcontractors and crew.
• Reads specifications, such as blueprints and data to determine construction requirements.
• Schedules equipment to coincide with structural steel erection.
• Verifies that all required shop drawings, plans, mix designs, special material approvals, traffic control plans, and other documents necessary for assigned phases of work have been approved prior to start of the work.
• Orders procurement of tools and materials to be delivered at specific times to conform to work schedule.
• Assists workers engaged in construction activities using hand tools and equipment.
• Suggests and initiates personnel actions, such as promotions, transfers, and hires.

Requirements

• Ability to manage own time and the time of others.
• High school diploma or equivalent; AND,
• Ability to work without close supervision and be able to adapt to a wide variety of conditions.
• Possesses a valid Drivers License.
• Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language, including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
• Knowledge of organizational operating practices or procedures.
• Knowledge of leadership techniques, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
• MUST HAVE five ( 5 ) + years experience as a concrete finisher and formsetter
• Two (2) + year(s) of supervisory experience; AND,
• Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in construction projects.
• Ability to motivate, develop, train, and direct people as they work while identifying the best people for the job.
• Minimum five (5) years’ structural steel construction experience; OR,
• Ability to follow oral and written directions, plans, specifications, and contract documents.

Benefits

• Sick time pay
• Company Vehicle
• Life Insurance
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Flexible Spending Account

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance