What are the responsibilities and job description for the Foreman position at METCON INC?
OSITION RESPONSIBILITES:
A Foreman typically reports to the Construction Supervisor or Construction Manager. These individuals typically oversee construction projects from an office setting in a different location.
Foremen report directly to Supervisors to communicate problems or delays in the construction process and relay information between Supervisors and their construction team. Typically has 10 years of experience in construction industry.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
- Must be Knowledgeable of City, County and State specs.
- Ability to read and understand blueprints and elevations.
- Evaluating job priorities and assigning employees to correct job tasks.
- Proficient in math skills.
- Must be a hard worker and a team player.
- Giving clear instructions to crew members as to what needs to be done to avoid mistakes or rework.
- Must have a valid driver’s license and clean motor vehicle record to drive company vehicles.
- Expertise and knowledge in operating equipment such as excavators, front end loaders, motor graders, backhoes, etc. commonly used in dirt work
- Adaptable/Flexible ability to work in various weather conditions.
- Knowledge of safety standards pertaining to the construction field.
- During peak season, ability to work overtime and occasional weekends.
- Always in compliance with proper PPE.
Updated 6/2023
- Cooperate with owners, clients, managers, subcontractors, and employees and maintain a positive working relationship.
- Ensure projects are completed on schedule, within budget and meet quality standards.
- Travel to and from the project site is required, must have a valid driver’s license
About METCON INC
Metcon is a Native American-owned business (Lumbee) founded in 1999 in Pembroke, North Carolina. Metcon, which stands for (Metal and Construction), was conceived as a General Contractor specializing in panelized metal studs and truss. As a young company, Metcon worked primarily on housing and related panelized projects throughout North Carolina. The firm quickly transitioned into a full-service commercial general contracting operation still incorporating metal-framed systems whenever possible. The UNC system higher education bonds of the 2000’s was a catalyst to Metcon’s growth as a primary contractor for the UNC-Pembroke campus. Expanding their focus in Education, the company quickly became a leader, in not only University construction, but also K-12 facilities across the Carolinas. Metcon remains headquartered in Pembroke, North Carolina, with offices in Raleigh, Charlotte, Fayetteville, North Carolina and Columbia, & Myrtle Beach South Carolina.
