What are the responsibilities and job description for the Field Ironworker Foreman position at Basden Steel?
SUMMARY
- Builds high quality steel structures; coordinates & manages personnel, and serves as liaison with General Contractor and other subcontractors under standards set forth by Basden Steel.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Directly supervises steel erection crew generally numbering 5-10 personnel.
- Working closely with the Project Manager, represents the Company to clients, general contractors, subcontractors and others with integrity and professionalism.
- Teaches and enforces Company policies and safety regulations.
- Preplans daily work activities in advance to accomplish the weekly plan set by the Project Manager
- Monitors and evaluates performance and productivity of assigned workers, and leads them to achieve their best possible output in both quantity and quality.
- Fills out and appropriately distributes daily and weekly reports.
- Conducts weekly safety meetings, enforces safety policies and refers violations to safety director for appropriate disciplinary action.
- Attends weekly jobsite “sub-contractor meetings” and coordinates laborer activities with the general contractor and other subcontractors.
- Notifies equipment managers of problems with equipment.
- Leads by example, and serves as mentor to crew members.
SKILLS REQUIRED
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill or ability required. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
- Must be able to verbally communicate effectively and professionally with superiors, peers, subordinates, customers, and other subcontractors.
- Must have good basic organizational skills.
- Must be able to read, interpret and explain blueprints to subordinates.
- Must have working knowledge of cranes, rigging and load charts.
- Must be able to plan ahead and demonstrate initiative.
- Must have current working knowledge of pertinent OSHA regulations.
JOB PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
- Works with Project Manager to accomplish work plan as directed by the Project Manager and controls project expenses and headcount to achieve schedule and budget 25%.
- Ensures that all Company policies and departmental Standard Operating Procedures are
enforced and adhered to by all assigned personnel 15%
- Ensures that all data collection and resulting reports are accurately compiled and 15%
submitted on a timely basis. - Enforces safety policy and ensures a safe workplace 15%
- Ensures that performance evaluations on all personnel are completed and 10%
returned to Human Resources in a timely manner.
- Ensures that construction of each project proceeds with minimal mistakes or delays 20%
that could cause rework expenses and delays.
