General Foreman

Responsible for the day-to-day coordination and management of all on-site construction activities. This role involves supervising trade foremen, subcontractors, and construction crews, ensuring strict adherence to project plans, specifications, budget, and schedule. The primary on-site authority for enforcing safety protocols and resolving operational issues to maintain project momentum and quality. This role will be part of our small projects division and will be responsible for running projects valued at $250K or less.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Supervisory and Team Leadership:

• Manage and Supervise Crews: Lead, manage, and mentor trade foremen, subcontractors, and construction workers, delegating tasks and responsibilities according to priorities and plans.
• Create Work Schedules: Produce and maintain detailed work schedules, monitor crew attendance, and assign tasks to optimize productivity and meet deadlines.
• Training and Performance: Train and guide new workers and apprentices, monitor performance, and enforce company policies and procedures.
• Conflict Resolution: Mediate and resolve any on-site conflicts or miscommunications between different teams or subcontractors promptly and amicably.
• Project Management and Oversight:

• Ensure Project Quality: Conduct regular on-site inspections to monitor construction progress, ensure quality standards are met, and verify compliance with blueprints and specifications.
• Read and Interpret Plans: Read, interpret, and explain complex project plans, blueprints, and technical drawings to crew members to ensure correct execution of all project details.
• Subcontractor Coordination: Coordinate direction with subcontractors to meet schedule deadlines, resolve conflicts, etc.
• Health and Safety:

• Safety Enforcement: Strictly implement and enforce all company, Federal (OSHA), and local safety regulations to ensure safe working environment.
• Hazard Prevention: Conduct regular site inspections and risk assessments to identify potential hazards and implement preventative measures.
• Safety Documentation: Maintain detailed records for health and safety purposes, including reporting any incidents and conducting safety audits.
• Communication and Administration:

• Reporting: Prepare and present daily or weekly progress reports, including updates on budget, schedule, and quality control, to supervisors, project managers, and engineers.
• Procurement: Order and track necessary materials, tools, and equipment, and schedule deliveries to prevent project delays.
• Stakeholder Liaison: Function as a primary point of contact between on-site crews, subcontractors, and senior management to ensure clear communication and address any issues.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

Education: High School diploma or a certification in a skilled trade.

Experience: Proven experience in a supervisory or related role with extensive knowledge of construction procedures, equipment and best practices.

Technical expertise: Ability to lead and motivate a team; manage multiple tasks and deadlines efficiently; understanding of building construction concepts, practices and procedures; ability to read, understand and organize construction blueprints and specifications; math skills; analytical skills; problem solving abilities, good verbal and written communication skills; computer skills; familiarity with construction software (e.g., PROCORE).

Personal Traits: Personal maturity, verbal and written communication skills, teamwork, attention to detail, flexibility, initiative, planning and organization. Ability to set own schedule and travel to multiple jobsite locations on a daily/as needed basis.

Must Have:

• Physical strength and stamina with ability to lift 50 – 75 pounds.
• Own hand tools.
• Valid driver’s license and/or reliable transportation.