Construction Foreman

Job Description

Job Description

Directly supervises workers’ and subcontractors’ day-to-day work on construction projects.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential functions include but are not limited to the following :

• Supervises and directs the work of designated team members and subcontractors.
• Monitors productivity and work quality to meet schedules and standards.
• Troubleshoots any issues involving workers, contractors, safety, quality, changes, or processes and expedites solutions.
• Monitors and ensures adherence to all company and customer quality policies and procedures.
• Oversees expenditures to ensure they are within budget
• Meets with customers to communicate progress and / or participates in site meetings as required by the company and / or customers.
• Operates various equipment and uses a variety of tools on the job as needed.
• Determines materials and quantities needed and places orders to ensure work demands and deadlines are met.
• Performs site work such as layouts; installation of wood or metal frame work, concrete forms, ladders, handrails, walkways, platforms and gangways; erects scaffolding or temporary access structures.
• Consistently communicates with Project Manager regarding project plans and status as well as labor and resource needs.
• Completes STA’s, Equipment Checklists, Hot Work forms and daily time and labor reports.
• Performs minor maintenance and cleaning of tools and equipment.
• Identifies and addresses potential safety hazards.
• Investigates all accidents and good catches (near misses), completes the necessary paperwork in a timely manner, and submits all documentation to the designated personnel for handling.
• Adheres to all safety protocols and regulations.

QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS