General Foreman

Do you want to be part of an award-winning team? Come join Jacobsen – an employee-owned company that has spent the last 100 years working on our greatest passion – building the places where life happens. As a General Foreman, you will have an opportunity to work on some of the best projects in the market. As you do so, we’ll focus on your growth and development in the construction industry, offering on-the-job coaching and valuable experiences to enhance your skills and competencies. Along with all of our employee-owners, you’ll participate in our ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) that rewards your contributions and dedication. Jacobsen provides competitive pay along with stable work year round. If you would like to learn more about our passion, purpose, and history, click here.

Your Day to Day

Safety

• Ensure that JCC crews and other on-site personnel comply with safety requirements.
• Train JCC crews in safety methods and procedures.
• Conduct weekly safety meetings.
• Maintain the work areas clear of hazards and debris.
• Maintain equipment and tools to ensure safe and efficient operation.
• Perform daily inspections of the equipment in use and coordinate with the Warehouse to take appropriate action to maintain the equipment in safe, efficient operating condition.

Work Planning and Direction

• Become acutely aware of the general flow and pace of the work as planned by the Superintendent.
• Understand how your work assignment fits into the general flow of the work.
• Get general knowledge of plans and specifications to ensure your work is in conformance to project requirements.
• Plan, coordinate and supervise JCC functions (personnel requirements, layout, JCC equipment selection, working conditions, JCC materials, production methods, clean-up, etc.) in conjunction with the Concrete Project Manager.
• Communicate your plans and needs with your Concrete Project Manager and appropriate departments (such as Warehouse Services) in a timely manner.
• Coordinate with the concrete PM or the Warehouse to oversee the maintenance and care of JCC-owned equipment and rental equipment assigned to your site.
• Provide JCC crew with guidance and direction (i.e. interpret plans and specifications, obtain/prepare clarification drawings, recommend methods and equipment, etc.) to assist in proper work performance.
• Routinely clearly communicate plans and delegate responsibility for execution to Foremen.
• Motivate Foremen and finishers to top performance.
• Ensure that quality work is a top priority.
• Analyze and resolve problems and assist others in solving problems.
• Monitor your work plan. Update weekly and adjust as required.
• Plan ahead, communicate ahead and order ahead to avoid delays.

Contract Administration

• Provide accurate, timely daily reports.
• Accurately prepare time cards and production records.
• Report work quantities in place daily but no later than weekly.
• Perform other assignments as directed by the Project Manager.

Scheduling

• Monitor the progress of the work you are responsible for (use your work plan) to ensure that the project schedule is being achieved.
• Complete work in a timely and efficient manner to maintain schedule, productivity and quality expectations.
• Leave your work and work areas well-organized and in a condition, that will contribute to the efficiency and success of others who follow you

Training and Evaluation

• Instruct and train workforce in proper, efficient, safe methods of construction.
• Regularly communicate your expectations in a clear and concise manner and provide appropriate constructive feedback (e.g. positive and negative) to encourage continued improvement in workforce performance.
• Administer appropriate discipline to employees by explaining what behavior is wrong and indicating expectations for correction. Send in properly prepared written documentation in a timely manner of these discussions.
• Perform effective craft worker evaluations in keeping with the Craft Evaluation Policy.
• Delegate responsibilities to Foremen to help expand their knowledge and abilities.
• Seek input and ideas for improvement from crew members.

Human Relations

• Support and promote the JCC philosophy and formula.
• Demonstrate and promote a positive “can do” attitude.
• Ensure that JCC’s human resource policies are adhered to.
• Listen to employees with respect and patience to appropriately deal with their problems and concerns.
• Confer with the Concrete Superintendent, General Superintendent and Management to resolve complaints and grievances within the work force.
• Respond to and resolve conflicts quickly and fairly.
• Treat others as you would like to be treated

Education & Experience

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
  
• Minimum 1 year of previous experience as a Carpenter Foreman with another employer OR Minimum 6 months experience with satisfactory performance as a Lead Carpenter with Jacobsen Construction