Foreman - Asheville Regional Airport

Hourly Compensation Range: $28.00 - $30.00

Any Employment Offers are Contingent Upon Successful Completion of the Following:

• Verification of Work Authorization and Employment Eligibility 
• Substance Abuse Screening
• Physical Exam (if applicable)
• Background Checks for Badging/Security Clearances (if applicable)

About Hensel Phelps:

Founded in 1937, Hensel Phelps specializes in building development, construction and facility services in markets ranging from aviation to government, commercial, transportation, critical facilities, healthcare and transportation. Ranked #1 in aviation and #12 overall general contractor in 2021 by ENR, Hensel Phelps is one of the largest employee-owned general contractors in the country. Driven to deliver EXCELLENCE in all we do and supported by our core values of Ownership, Integrity, Builder, Diversity and Community—Hensel Phelps brings our clients’ visions to life with a comprehensive approach that begins with innovative planning and extends throughout the life of the property.

Position Description:

A foreman is responsible for ensuring that everything goes smoothly on the construction site. They are responsible for being the point of contact between the construction workers and supervisors. This includes leading their assigned crew(s). A few of the main duties of a foreman are ensuring a safe work environment, coordinating tasks for the day, creating schedules for workers, overseeing quality of the site, and managing the budget. Foreman also report the progress of the project to the general foreman and superintendent. This is a safety sensitive position.  

Position Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED and a minimum of three years commercial construction experience or trades-specific leadership.
• Valid Driver’s License, required.
• Follow safe work practices in accordance with the Hensel Phelps safety and health program. 
• Must be able to take initiative and ask questions.
• Possess a keen attention to detail and be able to follow instructions.
• Workers must provide their own safety footwear.
• Must be able to communicate effectively and professionally with co-workers and stakeholders. 
• Strong mathematical reasoning and quantitative skills. 
• Must be reliable and punctual. This includes having reliable transportation and consistent work attendance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experienced in construction layout, blueprint reading and shop drawing reading.
• OSHA 10 Certification.
• CPR & First Aid Certification.

Essential Duties:

• Report project progress to superiors.
• Develop a work schedule for workers.
• Active participation in our SAFE Program. 
• Performing daily STAs and participate in the development of the AHAs.
• Plan an effective means of material handling, incorporate safe work access, and minimize the number of times material is moved.
• Participate in weekly safety meetings and conduct weekly toolbox talks.
• Verify that materials, tools, equipment are used properly and in safe operating condition.
• Supervise all craft construction workers.
• Investigate accidents within your area of responsibility.
• Be the liaison between construction workers and supervisors.
• Ensure that a project is adequately staffed.
• Guarantee all safety precautions and quality standards are met.
• Supervise the use of machinery and equipment.
• Escalate construction and staffing concerns to the general foreman and project superintendent as appropriate.
• Assign tasks to construction workers.
• Ensure that the project is staying on or under budget.

Benefits:

Hensel Phelps provides generous benefits for our full-time employees. This position is eligible for company-paid medical insurance, life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment, long-term disability, 401(K) retirement plan, and our employee assistance program (EAP). Hensel Phelps also believes in the importance of taking time to recharge. As a result, employees are eligible for paid time off beginning upon hire. 

Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer:

Hensel Phelps is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.  Hensel Phelps shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, domestic partner status, pregnancy, disability, citizenship, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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Salary : $28 - $30