Position Purpose and Objective:
The role of the Field Foreman is to oversee the jobsite, coordinate manpower, process all required paperwork (i.e. meaningful daily reports, timesheets, RFI’s, As-built drawings), verify coordinated drawings, and building the project in accordance with the plans and specifications. Manage the construction site.
Essential Functions of the Position:
1. Must be able to come to work promptly and regularly.
2. Must be able to take direction and work well with others.
3. Must be able to work under stress of deadlines.
Requirements:
• High School education or equivalent
• Must be 18 years of age
• Must have skilled trade education
• 3 to 5 years Project Lead experience
• OSHA-30 certified
• Requires the capability to lift 50 lbs. multiple times throughout the day
• Requires bending, reaching, and stooping repetitively throughout the day
• Requires standing for long periods of time
• Requires the ability to physically climb all types of ladders
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Enforce company Safety Program
• Read and understand all plans and specifications for the project (tab your spec. book as you go through it for a quick reference later)
• Make a rough materials list from drawings
• Report all material shortages to the Purchasing Agent
• Ensure all material and equipment is properly checked in
• Report all equipment discrepancies to Project Manager and Operations Manager
• Conduct weekly safety meetings and toolbox talks
• Attend all Field Foreman meetings
• Attend job kick-off meetings
• Maintain daily site logs
• Coordinate manpower with Project Scheduler
• Coordinate work with other trades
• Verify all work and equipment will fit (as building is going up, because not all items will fit through doorways)
• Schedule sub-contractors to the job site
• Layout the job with lead man
• Continuously verify all installations
• Maintain As-built drawings
• Coordinate start-ups with Project Manager or Project Administrator
• Promote positive feedback when team members are doing well
• Train Lead men to become Foreman
• Train apprentices with basic skills
• Communicate project issues with the team as they arise
• Keep Morale Up- Express a Positive Attitude
• Keep costs and wages confidential
• Provide General Foreman with information for performance reviews of crew
• All other duties as assigned by management
Accountability:
The Foreman is accountable for maintaining an efficient and safe job site; inform General Foreman of performance standard issues, any company and safety policy infractions with job site personnel.
• Enforce company Safety Program
• Read and understand all plans and specifications for the project (tab your spec. book as you go through it for a quick reference later)
• Make a rough materials list from drawings
• Report all material shortages to the Purchasing Agent
• Ensure all material and equipment is properly checked in
• Report all equipment discrepancies to Project Manager and Operations Manager
• Conduct weekly safety meetings and toolbox talks
• Attend all Field Foreman meetings
• Attend job kick-off meetings
• Maintain daily site logs
• Coordinate manpower with Project Scheduler
• Coordinate work with other trades
• Verify all work and equipment will fit (as building is going up, because not all items will fit through doorways)
• Schedule sub-contractors to the job site
• Layout the job with lead man
• Continuously verify all installations
• Maintain As-built drawings
• Coordinate start-ups with Project Manager or Project Administrator
• Promote positive feedback when team members are doing well
• Train Lead men to become Foreman
• Train apprentices with basic skills
• Communicate project issues with the team as they arise
• Keep Morale Up- Express a Positive Attitude
• Keep costs and wages confidential
• Provide General Foreman with information for performance reviews of crew
• All other duties as assigned by management
Accountability:
The Foreman is accountable for maintaining an efficient and safe job site; inform General Foreman of performance standard issues, any company and safety policy infractions with job site personnel.
Working Conditions:
Can be high stressed and fast paced. This job requires physical agility and strength. Repetitive bending, twisting, turning, overhead work, and reaching are daily requirements. Personnel must be able to handle conflicts and interruptions in a professional and courteous manner. Working in all types of weather is to be expected.
Can be high stressed and fast paced. This job requires physical agility and strength. Repetitive bending, twisting, turning, overhead work, and reaching are daily requirements. Personnel must be able to handle conflicts and interruptions in a professional and courteous manner. Working in all types of weather is to be expected.