What are the responsibilities and job description for the Foreman position at turnerconstruction?
Position Description:
Lead, direct, and coordinate work of Turner Trade employees, subcontractors, and/or vendors. Manage schedule delivery, quality
of work performed, and adhere to project budget and safety requirements.
Essential Duties & Key Responsibilities:
• Function as working foreman while leading and supervising Trade employees, subcontractors, and vendors to complete
jobsite projects.
• Foster workplace environment where all people demonstrate highest standards of care of each other using Turner’s Active
Caring philosophy with teams, subcontractors, and clients.
• Oversee and make decisions related to performance of work related to scheduling, delivery, logistics, quality control, and
trade employee staffing levels.
• Oversee work among assigned trade teams to promote coordinated project operations.
• Collaborate with project team to create schedules and determine sequencing of work. Develop and implement recovery
strategies to maintain project schedule, as requested.
• Collaborate with project team for scheduling and expediting delivery of materials and equipment.
• Communicate with Owner’s Representative(s), Architects, and Engineers for relevant Trade issues.
• Manage contracted work to ensure compliance and conformity of installation with approved contract documents.
• Investigate and document resolution of issues within assigned scope of work.
• Work closely with Superintendent to resolve local area problems related to procedures, precedence, design clarifications,
adequate labor, equipment schedule, and other related matters.
• Review, complete, and submit required daily documentation for time sheets, daily construction reports (DCRs), and safety
paperwork.
• Collaborate with Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) and Quality Control teams for overall site safety and quality
programs
• Ensure Trade employees and subcontractors comply with Turner standards, applicable safety codes and regulations, and
jobsite security.
• Guide assigned Trade teams to conduct and participate in daily Pre-Task Plans.
• Ensure teams fully understand work instructions, project signage, and safety instructions from tool and equipment
manufacturers and inspect tools prior use to ensure safe and working condition.
• Remind team of safety expectations and oversee team’s operation of equipment, use of safety protocols, and selection of
appropriate equipment for performing work.
• Supervise and develop assigned trade employees, provide feedback and discipline as needed, and complete or provide input
on performance evaluations and development recommendations.
• Manage employee matters with discretion and engage with Self-Perform Operations (SPO) and Trades Managers and local
Human Resources as needed to resolve problems
• Display high level of teamwork, integrity, commitment, and leadership in daily operations.
• Maintain positive working relationships with customers, contractors, suppliers and other employees.
• Participate in external interviews for Trade positions and provide feedback on candidates to interviewer lead.
• May operate equipment including forklifts, backhoe, skid steer, excavator, compactors, and construction hoist.
• May engage in activities requiring operation of project or personal vehicle.
• Other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.