General Foreman

Brief Description

A General Foreman is responsible for providing leadership and directing the work of R&H crews and subcontractors on Buildings projects, generally $10M in size where they oversee all scopes of work with other trade foreman reporting to them. The general foreman is also responsible for safety, quality control and jobsite logistics/coordination.

Safety

Essential Duties Include:

At R&H everyone is empowered to work safe. The general foreman must provide leadership that results in a safe work culture, is responsible and accountable for the safety of the crew under their direction.

• Responsible and accountable for the safety of the crew under their direction
• Facilitate weekly job site safety meetings
• Ensure completion of initial safety and hazard assessments (site specific safety plan and pre-task plans)
• Participate in safety/incident investigations
• Ensure tools, cords and equipment have been properly inspected
• Provide job site safety orientations
• Track jobsite safety requirements, including employee safety certifications, tool and equipment inspections, etc.
  
  

Leadership And Supervision

The general foreman coordinates the crews and is involved in holding crews accountable for their performance.

• Communicate and set expectations regarding job assignments to subcontractors and R&H team members
• Reinforces & promotes an equitable and inclusive work environment.
• Recognize, address, and resolve issues/problems among/between crew members
• Apply principles of workplace respect on site
• Ensure crew compliance with project and company policies and procedures
• Provide performance evaluations for R&H crew members with superintendent input
• Fill-in for superintendent and management the project for a short duration
• Manages materials, equipment and labor budgets for self-performed work. Completed forecasts and cost control for self-performed labor across all divisions of work.
  
  

Planning And Scheduling

The general foreman is accountable for following project plans and schedules to ensure that crews under their direction perform daily and weekly activities to meet productivity goals.

• Interpret and understand the comprehensive plan set, specifications, RFIs, ASI and other architectural change items for assigned scopes/trades; Review technical data related to submittals for conformance with the contract documents including layout and dimensions.
• Accountable for reading, understanding, and following project schedule
• Develop and manage rolling work plans for 10M project
• Lead foreperson pull planning and schedule meetings and deliver accurate updated rolling schedule to the superintendent for incorporation into the project master schedule
• Ensure crews under their direction perform daily and weekly activities to meet production goals
• Forecast needed labor for assigned scopes/areas of work
• Looks ahead and requests/orders needed material for upcoming work in scope areas
• Work with the crew to offer and solve project problems/challenges
• Perform material take-offs
• Manage the supply chain for procurement of materials and components, working with the superintendent and project manager
  
  

Quality Control

The general foreman tailors, implements and manages the project quality assurance/quality control program.

• Direct and review work crews under supervision put in place to ensure it is compliant with construction documentation.
• Ensure completed work meets R&H quality standards
• Conduct onsite assessment/pre-planning prior to commencing work to ensure the job runs smoothly
• Oversee the execution of the work, including quality and production, ensuring that the crew meets job specifications and follows plans
• Read and interpret building plans/drawings/specifications
• Accurately measure and perform layout according to plans/specs
• Inspect and measure completed work
• Document any necessary quality control efforts
• Communicate corrections to subcontractors or R&H workers as needed
  
  

Administration

• Accountable for the preparation of reports, including work progress, daily timekeeping, daily reports, incident reports, etc.
• Track and report accurate on-site labor
• Responsible to track and document T&M labor/materials when required
• Log and track special inspections
• Drive to/from jobsites, office, meetings, etc.
• Perform additional assignments (including some journey-level carpenter tasks) as requested by the Workforce Manager or Site Supervisor.
  
  

Requirements

Qualifications/Skills:

Knowledge

Knows And Understands

• Company and project safety programs
• Means, methods and subcontract work packages for all divisions of construction
• OSHA regulations
• DEQ/Environmental regulations
• General Awareness of IBC Building codes (Oregon Revised Codes)
• Subcontractor work packages, inclusions and exclusions across trade and subcontract scopes.
  
  

Skills

Has the ability to:

• Lead the crew(s)
• Effectively communicate (orally and in writing) in English, with good comprehension
• Speak Spanish is a plus
• Manage, coach and teach crew(s) members
• Apply problem solving and conflict resolution
• Organize and delegate work
• Utilize Topcon for layout
• Navigate on a personal computer
• Utilize Microsoft Office programs including, Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Utilize MS Project for scheduling
• Edit documents in Bluebeam
• Utilize an iPad and AutoDesk Construction Cloud to track issues, QA/QC and access project documentation
• Manipulate CAD/Point Layout files and a total station to conduct layout.
  
  

Attitude

Show That They

• Are ready to take on new challenges and is willing to learn
• Are proactive vs. reaction; willing to take action without being prompted
• Have a good work ethic
• Can adjust to change
• Are a role model who leads by example
• Are willing to motivate and mentor crew members
• Are a team player
• Take responsibility
• Are honest and acts with integrity
• Willing to do whatever it takes to get the job done
  
  

Education/Experience

• 7 years of progressive field experience, including demonstrated ability in all divisions of work (i.e. excavation/civil, concrete, framing, finish, envelope, etc.) and/or has a bachelor’s degree in construction engineering management and 3 years of construction experience
• OSHA 10 Hour Certification a plus (will be required to become OSHA 30 certified)
• Commercial construction safety knowledge / training
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record required
  
  

Supervisory Responsibility

This position does have supervisory responsibility, and assists the superintendent in completing review forms, and reviews the work of others for safe practices, quality, and timeliness. This position also assists in supervising work of subcontractors on the job site.

Physical Activities

Key: Rarely (0-20%), Occasionally (21-50%), Frequently (51-80%), and Continuously (81 %)

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Performance of the required duties will require physical ability to:

• Rarely crawling
• Occasional bending/stooping
• Occasional kneeling
• Occasional climbing
• Frequent repetitive motion of hands/wrists
• Frequently push, pull, lift, and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Continuous standing, walking (frequently on uneven surfaces)
• Continuous grasping
  
  

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Additionally, there is frequent sitting/standing at a desk.

Work Environment

This position generally requires a minimum of 8 hours a day, but overtime could be required based on project needs. The workweek is Monday-Friday and occasionally on weekends/nights depending on the project. This position is based out of our Portland office, but the incumbent would be required to work on jobsites throughout the greater Portland metropolitan area. In addition, the position sometimes (0-20%) requires travel. This position requires work in the outdoors in all types of weather. It requires walking, standing, bending, and stooping for extended periods, at times in confined spaces. Work occurs on ladders, scaffolds, and other above ground locations. Employees may be exposed to dust, fumes, noise, and unpleasant variation in temperature. Work requires lifting and carrying heavy objects. Some positions require working around chemicals and caustic compounds. R&H will provide all necessary personal protective equipment to keep you safe.