PRIMARY FUNCTION Coordinate operations and oversee workers at construction sites. As the liaison between crews and supervisors, the foreman will be the key person in charge of overseeing the completion of the project with a keen awareness of material expenses, permits, and employee safety.
Duties
Produce work schedules in accordance with the availability of employees, subcontractors and labor laws and monitor the attendance of crew
Coordinate daily tasks according to priorities and plans, adjusting as necessary due to weather, supply delivery, and personnel
Ability to delegate responsibilities and individual projects to the crew and contractors.
Recruit, hire, mentor, manage and train employees and contractors
Provide for adequate resources and staffing to meet safety needs, regulations, best practices, laws and project schedule
Emphasis on the safe use of tools, machinery, and equipment including training on safety gear, helmets, and procedures
Develop and oversee quality standards on all sites
Resolve conflicts or miscommunication that may happen on-site quickly and amicably
Report project status to supervisors, site engineers and officials regularly
Requirements and Qualifications
High school diploma or certification in a skilled trade (electrician, carpenter)
4+ years' experience as a construction foreman
Extensive knowledge of construction best practices, equipment maintenance, and use, and OSH guidelines
Ability to read drawings, plans, and blueprints and convey this information to others
Excellent organizational and leadership skills
Ability to communicate and report effectively
Aptitude in math and strong problem-solving abilities
Solid background in the field, strong leadership skills and the ability to direct the work of others and make quick decisions. The construction foreman must be well-organized and strongly focused on safety above all and at all times.