SUMMARY
A Foreman is responsible for managing and overseeing daily operations at a worksite to ensure the completion of projects in a safe and efficient manner.
DUTIES
- Coordinating daily tasks according to priorities and plans, making changes when necessary due to weather, supply, delivery and personnel
- Delegating individual responsibilities and projects to crew members and contractors
- Providing adequate resources and staffing to meet project schedules, laws, regulations, best practices and safety needs
- Emphasizing safe use of tools, machinery and equipment while providing training on proper PPE and work procedures
- Resolving conflicts or miscommunications quickly and amicably
- Regularly reporting project status to supervisors, site engineers and other officials
- Read project plans, drawings, specifications and blueprints
- Create and manage schedules and monitor attendance of the crew
- Manage employees to ensure the project is kept on schedule
- Performs other duties as assigned
- Complies with all policies and standards
REQUIREMENTS
- Minimum of 10 years’ experience
- Must meet standards to qualify for and maintain the Company’s vehicle driving privileges as outlined in the Company’s Motor Vehicle Safety Policy
- Must be able to assess through Burns and McDonnell assessment program
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Ability to stand, walk, sit, or reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, bend, crouch, crawl, push and pull
- Ability to use repetitive hand motions and the ability to grasp and operate field tools and equipment
- Ability to climb on, in or through equipment in confined spaces and elevated work using fall protection harnesses.
- Ability to work long hours with infrequent days off, night shifts, and in adverse climates.
- Ability to use respirators or Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus.
- Ability to utilize vision abilities including close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
- Ability to lift, carry and or move up to 50 pounds
- Ability to work in an environment with loud noises and vibrations for extended periods of time
- Ability to properly wear and/or use Personal Protection Equipment
COGNITIVE REQUIREMENTS
- Ability to seek advice, make decisions, exercise sound judgement, and solve problems
- Ability to work under stressful situations
- Ability to learn and adopt new processes and technology
- Ability to apply verbal and/or written instructions or other information