Job Purpose: The Foreman plans, organizes, and coordinates projects from start to finish. She/he is responsible for the budget, personnel, quality and customer service.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Responsible for planning and coordinating a project, ordering materials and managing manpower to ensure the project is completed on time and within budget
Manage project man-hour budgets and track production
Ensure customer satisfaction, giving progress reports and tours to customers as needed
Handle creation of job duties, delegate tasks to crew(s), and create and monitor schedules for each crew
Brief crew members regarding daily tasks and how they should be carried out
Ensure the accuracy of work orders
Ensure worksites are clean and clear of any hazardous materials prior to the beginning of a project
Ensure all machinery, equipment, tools, materials, supplies and resources are ready and available to crew(s) in a timely manner
Monitor daily construction procedures to ensure that proper quality is maintained and that schedules are being followed
Create progress reports on a daily basis and ensure that any significant information is communicated to the superintendent and any other applicable management team member
Ensure safety policies and procedures are being followed and handle onsite incidents and emergencies in a proactive manner
Create and maintain positive working relationships with vendors and suppliers to ensure timely procurement of supplies and materials
Ensure proper maintenance and storage of construction equipment and tools
Qualifications:
High School Diploma required
Certified or licensed in the associated craft
Prior management experience preferred
Strong knowledge of construction procedures
Possess exceptional time management skills and ability to work towards tight deadlines
Ability to work well with others, both internally and externally
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Working conditions: The position may require hours outside of regular business hours. Travel is required and will be based on job site location. Must be able to work in extreme weather conditions.