What are the responsibilities and job description for the Foreman - Structured Cabling position at Henkels & McCoy?
Overview
Henkels & McCoy, Inc. (H&M) is a leading utility construction firm providing critical infrastructure for the Power, Communications, Oil & Gas Pipeline, and Gas Distribution markets throughout North America. H&M is seeking an experienced foreman to join our team working out of our Chantilly, Virginia office.
The Foreman is a first in-line supervisor and has extensive knowledge of the industry and the work involved, along with an ability to resolve problems with appropriate and timely decisions. He or she ensures that all work is installed and maintained in accordance with the Company’s and Customer’s requirements, including safety, quality, and management. This position will require the ability to support jobs in the DMV area.
Responsibilities
- Primarily responsible for all onsite construction activities including managing a crew, embracing, and promoting the company’s safety culture, managing productivity, and helping to meet project milestones and/or budget.
- Mentors’ technicians and installers to complete their tasks and responsibilities.
- Embrace H&M’s safety culture by following safe work practices and policies – leading by example.
- Ability to read and interpret drawings, floor plans, specifications and cut sheets.
- Maintain compliance with customers’ security requirement ensuring junior team members comply.
- Solid team player exhibits a positive attitude, high attention to detail and the ability to meet deadlines.
- Ability to listen carefully and follow instructions and make recommendations.
- Ability to effectively communicate daily milestones and manage crew’s productivity to ensure keeping to project timelines.
- Ability to effectively communicate and maintain top notch relationships with both internal and external customers and other onsite trades.
- Proactively manages job site organization and housekeeping.
- Assists with other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- 6 years directly related experience, including managing crews of 10 installers/technicians.
- Advanced technical knowledge in the structured cabling industry required.
- Broad problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work in Microsoft Excel & Outlook applications required.
- Ability to utilize company specific applications required.
- BICSI Certification preferred/not required.
- Industry Certifications as plus. (i.e. CommScope, Hilti, Panduit, etc.)
- Must be able to stoop, kneel, and crouch.
- Must be able to safely lift 50 pounds and carry 25 pounds.
- Must be able to climb ladders and perform the necessary work while on the ladder.
- Must have own tools.
- Overtime may be required. May be required to work varying shifts.
- Ability to travel to multiple job sites in Virginia, Maryland and the District of Columbia.
- Local Candidates only/ no relocation provided.
Henkels & McCoy, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.
