What are the responsibilities and job description for the Laydown Foreman position at unitedintegratedservices?
United Integrated Services (USA) Corp. was founded in Phoenix, Arizona in 2020. UIS is a U.S. subsidiary of United Integrated Services Co., Ltd. (UIS Taiwan) which was founded in Taiwan in 1982. UIS is a multidisciplinary engineering and construction company. We provide fully integrated design-build services to our clients in the high-technology industry for their manufacturing facility needs. Our scope of services includes engineering design, high-tech factory planning, and on-time equipment and material delivery in which clean-room systems, HVAC, electrical systems, and tool hook-up, are all vital parts in need of total coordination.
Summary: The Laydown Foreman will be responsible with leading and overseeing the daily laydown yard operations. In this role, you will assist with managing teams, ensuring efficiency while maintaining a safe and organized workspace, and coordinating with logistics to meet project timelines. The ideal candidate has strong leadership skills, experience in construction laydown operations, and a commitment to safety and productivity.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Lead daily tasks and ensure project goals are met.
- Supervise and manage laydown teams, providing guidance and support.
- Maintain cleanliness and upkeep of the laydown yard.
- Monitor and collect fuel usage data for reporting.
- Gather inspection sheets and PTP forms for logistics administration.
- Coordinate and manage time effectively to meet crane and delivery schedules.
- Ensure laydown teams safety and efficiently offload containers and trucks.
- Train new employees, ensuring the integrate smoothly into the team and understand safety protocols.
- Lead and supervise a small team, fostering a collaborative and high-performing culture.
- Other responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications:
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Education/Experience:
- High school diploma/GED.
- 3-5 years of experience in laydown yard operations, logistics, or a similar construction-related role.
- 2 years of experience as a Foreman
Skills and Competencies:
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite products (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, Teams).
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills; high level of attention to detail.
- Ability to effectively prioritize responsibilities depending on project needs. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers and employees.
- Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines while maintaining a professional attitude.
- Ability to work in a construction site environment (trailer office).
Language Proficiency:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
Additional Requirements:
- Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license. May be required to travel to other sites within Arizona to perform certain work functions.
Physical Demands & Work Environment
The physical demands described here are representative of those that a candidate must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- Frequently stand and walk for extended periods throughout the workday.
- Frequently lift, carry, push, and pull materials weighing up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift heavier items with assistance or mechanical equipment.
- Bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, and reach to perform assigned tasks.
- Use hands and fingers to handle, feel, grasp, and operate tools, equipment, or materials.
- Perform repetitive motions involving the hands, wrists, and arms.
- Climb ladders, stairs, or elevated surfaces as required by the job.
- Maintain visual acuity sufficient to read labels, instructions, safety signage, and documentation.
- Maintain balance and coordination while moving materials or operating equipment.
- Ability to work in physically demanding environments requiring frequent movement and manual labor.
Work Environment:
- Exposure to dust, noise, vibration, and moving mechanical equipment.
- Indoor and/or outdoor work environments, which may include varying temperatures and weather conditions.
- Work in confined spaces, elevated areas, or active job sites, depending on project requirements.
- Required use of personal protective equipment (PPE) such as hard hats, safety glasses, gloves, steel-toe boots, and high-visibility vests.
- Interaction with powered industrial equipment, tools, and vehicles.
Disclaimer:
The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties as assigned by their supervisor.