Telecommunications Foreman

Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Telecommunications Foreman will participate in the installation as well as oversee the installation and maintenance and inspection of Telecommunications Systems, processes and subcontractors.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Regular attendance at assigned location; may include A/Z office or other project site;
• Act as a team leader in the execution of Telecommunications work safely and with the objective of constructing a best in class product;
• Oversee and audit site safety and quality control programs;
• Ensure all site safety work permits as defined within the Project Specific Safety Program are acknowledged and adhered to;
• Coordinate interface between project management and site operation participants in the execution of construction services;
• Oversee and coordinate any subcontractors work that may be working under the Telecommunications Division.
• Confirm the design intent with architectural, engineering, and consultants in accordance with Standard Project Control requirements;
• Coordinate field trade activities in accordance with the project schedule and help with developing the three week look ahead coordination schedules with all appropriate Project Team Participants;
• Attend all trade contractor weekly coordination meetings with Project Manager and/or Project Engineer;
• Coordinate equipment and specialty material deliveries and staging requirements;
• Assist with coordination and scheduled shut-downs as required to support any associated on-site operational requirements;
• Support constructability and value management analysis with best industry practices;
• Assess trade contractor earned value status with Project Management Team for monthly requisitions;
• Maintain project as-built documentation and site coordination drawings;
• Establish work completion and punch lists in accordance with established Quality Control and Quality Assurance Programs;
• Ensure field installation compliance with all technical specifications, approved shop drawings and submittals;
• Support interface with Client Representatives on pro-active customer centric basis;
• Complete associated Superintendent project control requirements in accordance to Corporate Standard Operating Practices and Procedures;
• Support field investigation analysis for potential claim / issue resolution practices with Project Team, as required;
• Support field close-out, commissioning, and validation requirements as defined with the Project Team;
• Insure the necessary equipment and materials are always available to support the field team so as to maximize productivity;
• Detect faulty operation of equipment or defective materials and notify supervisors;
• Direct helpers or apprentices in appropriate tasks;
• Read and interpret blueprints, plans or specifications to determine work details or procedures;
• Must maintain strict adherence to safety rules and quality;
• Insure proper site housekeeping is always maintained;
• Interact with co-workers in an attentive courteous manner;

Qualifications

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE/REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to work independently and manage a team of pipe fitters, plumbers, welders and apprentices;
• Experience: 10 years of Field Experience;
• Knowledge of materials, methods and tools involved in industrial construction;
• Attention to detail and quality;
• Be highly focused on customer satisfaction expectations;
• Good documentation and record keeping;
• Proficient use of computers and iPad, MS Office, ShareFile, Adobe;
• Preparation of miscellaneous paperwork including time sheets, daily reports and material requests;
• Competency in Permit Required Confined Space;
• Understanding and development of daily Job Hazard Analysis (JHA);
• Appropriate state certification or license;
• OSHA 10 certification.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Ability to perform tasks in all aspects of construction sites; ability to climb ladders and crawl as needed; ability to work from aerial lifts; ability

to lift and manipulate objects of up to 50 lbs.