Craft - General Foreman Mechanical

About the role

We are committed to building a workplace where everyone feels heard and respected, extending our culture of care so that every individual can reach their full potential. We want you to have a sense of belonging and feel valued for your contributions and the perspectives you bring.

The Craft – General Foreman is responsible for supervising crew members by ensuring productivity, safety, and compliance with company policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Client Relationship Management: Provides excellence in the management and delivery of the project, in‑line with the client’s expectations. Plans and reports site activities (routing, fence crossings, traffic flow, water flow, moving farm animals, hazards) to the Superintendent. Utilizes and directs staff for daily construction activities. Identifies potential workflow and staffing issues. Evaluates on‑site assessment prior to commencing work to ensure readiness and address concerns. Translates general work requirements into a prioritized work plan and communicates it to the crew.
• Leadership: Directs, guides, and coaches craft to ensure activities on site are understood and follow established processes through quality checks. Follows processes for systems and communication lines on site and ensures consistent implementation. Assists with managing craft personnel. Fosters a culture of continuous improvement. Ensures project utilizes Safety Management Systems (SMS), Quality Management Systems (QMS), Environmental Management Systems (EMS) and technical procedures. Identifies and mitigates potential employee‑relations issues. Assigns tasks and oversees execution, including quality and production. Inspects and measures completed work. Prepares records and reports. Recognizes, addresses, and resolves issues among crew members.
• Quality Assurance / Quality Control (QA/QC): Manages quality control program to ensure processes are implemented according to the plan and are consistent. Maintains work standards and outlines behavioral expectations to ensure morale, productivity, and safety.
• Environment: Provides required documents, drawings and other forms to active projects for monitoring and maintaining the EMS. Ensures all required permits are received before commencing work. Ensures training is provided and certifications are maintained on field staff to comply with EMS requirements.
• Additional Responsibilities: Presents, supports, and leads‑by‑example with a safety and quality‑oriented attitude.
• Safety: Ensures safety is the most important function and follows safe practices while working. Reinforces safe behaviors and eliminates “at risk” behaviors. Ensures Job Hazard Analysis (JHAs) occur before scopes of work commence. Adheres to and understands standard operating procedures. Receives job‑ and task‑specific training prior to work commencing. Follows technical, quality, and safety systems in place and determines appropriate action. Reports potentially unsafe conditions and uses materials and equipment properly. Attends work regularly and punctually, as scheduled or expected. Complies with Employee Handbook, Code of Conduct and Company Policies & Procedures.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED required.
• 3 or more years of construction experience required.
• Ability to travel domestically 76‑100% required.
• Valid driver’s license.

Skills

• Advanced level knowledge in:
  • Safety and OSHA requirements
  • Relationship building
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Interpretation of a project schedule
  • Planning and task direction
  • Adaptability to environment
  • Working in fast‑paced environment
  • Interpretation of scopes of work
  • Project permits
  • Leadership
  • Team building, mentoring and facilitation
  • Decision making
  • Understanding environmental concepts including permit requirements
  • Interpreting state rules and regulations
  • Contract management
  • Sub‑contractor, vendor and materials management
  • Construction drawing review
  • Drawing quantity takeoff
  • Communications, leading meetings, engaging teams, public speaking, presentations
  • Reporting and writing skills
• Intermediate level knowledge in:
  • Project Management
  • Creating logical