Fabrication Shop Foreperson - Structural
About the role
This position is responsible for the strategic planning and oversight of personnel within the assigned Hydronics Shop area(s). It involves leading and overseeing Hydronics production personnel to ensure standards and productivity are met to achieve company goals.
Responsibilities
- Lead and oversee Hydronics production personnel at the assigned location to ensure standards and productivity are met to achieve company goals
- Operations Assist direct reports with Resource management
- Execution strategies and scheduling of fabrication orders
- Resolution of issues, challenges and obstacles
- Understanding and execution of QA/QC protocols
- Ensuring proper code practices, project submittals, applicable SOP’s and Weld Procedures are followed
- Attend regular department meetings (ie: Field leadership, regional shop production meetings)
- Continuous evaluation of all personnel to ensure performance is at the highest level
- Maintain proper staffing levels to meet project schedules and ensure productivity and efficiency standards are met
- Monitor and advise on quality control measures to ensure high-quality output at or above industry standards
- Understand and ensure compliance with the current local union Collective Bargaining Agreements
- Mentor and train shop personnel to be future leaders
- Monitor all third-party vendors working on or at the assigned shop
- Assist with tracking and evaluating all shop productivity metrics and ensure best practices are applied
- Aid in the development and implementation of processes and procedures to achieve high level quality, productivity and efficiency
- Identify, assess, and mitigate risks associated with fabrication operations (ie: assemblies, materials, equipment, personnel)
- Ensure safety measures are up-to-date and communicate effectively to all shop personnel to mitigate risk and reduce liability
- Adhere to and promote company policies
- Support the safety and field leadership teams to facilitate modified work schedules for injured personnel
- As required participate in project kick-off, mid-job and wrap-up meetings
- Assist with departmental budgets and financial planning
Requirements
- Strong industry knowledge
- Excellent leadership skills including honesty, integrity, patience, empathy, and a strong work ethic
- Effective communicator at all levels of the business
- Experience and deep understanding of all hydronics trades and fabrication practices
- 15+ years of experience in construction including 5+ years in hydronics fabrication
- Experience with the various business and corporate software technologies
- Proficient in English
- Valid driver’s license and a clean driving record
- Skilled in reading and interpreting plans and specifications
- Knowledge of: local quality, occupational safety, and health regulations for construction job sites
- Preferred but not required: Degree or certification in construction management, engineering, or architecture
- Experience in remote training softwares and technologies used within best-in-class organizations
- Software experience: CRM/PM Platforms: Bidtracer Collaboration: Smartsheet, Slack, Revitzio, PlanGrid Design/Detailing: Autodesk AEC Collection (Revit, AutoCAD, Assemble, Navisworks), Spooling – MSuite Bimpro Fabrication: MSuite Fabpro Trimble
- Proficient in Spanish
Qualifications
- Proactive/Initiative
- Perseverance
- Motivation/Dedication
- Technical Curiosity/Willingness to Learn
- Insight
- Engagement
- Communication
- Teamwork
- Big Picture
- Problem-Solver
- Execution
- Professionalism
Skills
- Strong industry knowledge
- Excellent leadership skills including honesty, integrity, patience, empathy, and a strong work ethic
- Effective communicator at all levels of the business
- Experience and deep understanding of all hydronics trades and fabrication practices
- 15+ years of experience in construction including 5+ years in hydronics fabrication
- Experience with the various business and corporate software technologies
- Proficient in English
- Valid driver’s license and a clean driving record
- Skilled in reading and interpreting plans and specifications
- Knowledge of: local quality, occupational safety, and health regulations for construction job sites
- Preferred but not required: Degree or certification in construction management, engineering, or architecture
- Experience in remote training softwares and technologies used within best-in-class organizations
- Software experience: CRM/PM Platforms: Bidtracer Collaboration: Smartsheet, Slack, Revitzio, PlanGrid Design/Detailing: Autodesk AEC Collection (Revit, AutoCAD, Assemble, Navisworks), Spooling – MSuite Bimpro Fabrication: MSuite Fabpro Trimble
- Proficient in Spanish
Benefits
Accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request.
Pay
Compensation is commensurate with experience.
Schedule
Hours are flexible to accommodate the needs of the job and the employee.
Benefits
Accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request.
Skills
- Strong industry knowledge
- Excellent leadership skills including honesty, integrity, patience, empathy, and a strong work ethic
- Effective communicator at all levels of the business
- Experience and deep understanding of all hydronics trades and fabrication practices
- 15+ years of experience in construction including 5+ years in hydronics fabrication
- Experience with the various business and corporate software technologies
- Proficient in English
- Valid driver’s license and a clean driving record
- Skilled in reading and interpreting plans and specifications
- Knowledge of: local quality, occupational safety, and health regulations for construction job sites
- Preferred but not required: Degree or certification in construction management, engineering, or architecture
- Experience in remote training softwares and technologies used within best-in-class organizations
- Software experience: CRM/PM Platforms: Bidtracer Collaboration: Smartsheet, Slack, Revitzio, PlanGrid Design/Detailing: Autodesk AEC Collection (Revit, AutoCAD, Assemble, Navisworks), Spooling – MSuite Bimpro Fabrication: MSuite Fabpro Trimble
- Proficient in Spanish
Qualifications
- Proactive/Initiative
- Perseverance
- Motivation/Dedication
- Technical Curiosity/Willingness to Learn
- Insight
- Engagement
- Communication
- Teamwork
- Big Picture
- Problem-Solver
- Execution
- Professionalism
Company Information
Acco Engineered Systems is one of the largest mechanical contractors in the country. Since 1934, owners and builders have selected Acco to design, install, and maintain more than 250,000 mechanical projects. Acco is dedicated to the design, fabrication, installation, maintenance and service of commercial and industrial HVAC, refrigeration, plumbing, process piping, and building automation systems. Whether your project is a low or high-rise office building, a shopping mall, hospital, semiconductor fabrication facility or pharmaceutical manufacturing plant, Acco can design, build, install, and maintain a mechanical system to meet your needs. Acco is an equal opportunity employer and an AA/EOE. We proudly hire U.S. Military Veterans, and those qualified are encouraged to apply. Acco is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages applicants to self-disclose disabilities.