Foreman

About the role

A Foreman is responsible for providing leadership and directing the work of R&H crews and subcontractors on either SPG projects where they are responsible for supporting the superintendent or on a Buildings project where they are focusing on limited scopes of work (i.e. framing, concrete, interior finishes, building envelope, etc.). The foreman is also responsible for safety, quality control and jobsite logistics/coordination.

Responsibilities

• Safety: Provide leadership that results in a safe work culture, is responsible and accountable for the safety of the crew under their direction. Facilitate weekly job site safety meetings, ensure completion of initial safety and hazard assessments (site specific safety plan and pre-task plans), participate in safety/incident investigations, ensure tools, cords and equipment have been properly inspected, track jobsite safety requirements, including employee safety certifications, tool and equipment inspections, etc.
• Leadership and Supervision: Coordinate the crews and is involved in holding crews accountable for their performance. Communicate and set expectations regarding job assignments to subcontractors and R&H team members within trade/scope areas, reinforce and promote an equitable and inclusive work environment, recognize, address, and resolve issues/problems among/between crew members, apply principles of workplace respect on site, ensure crew compliance with project and company policies and procedures, provide performance evaluations for R&H crew members with superintendent input, fill-in for superintendent and management the project for a short duration.
• Planning and Scheduling: Accountable for following project plans and schedules to ensure that crews under their direction perform daily and weekly activities to meet productivity goals. Interpret and understand the comprehensive plan set, specifications, RFIs, ASI and other architectural change items for assigned scopes/trades; review technical data related to submittals for conformance with the contract documents including layout and dimensions. Accountable for reading, understanding, and following project schedule, update three week look ahead schedule for assigned trades, prioritize work plan and communicate to crew(s), ensure crews under their direction perform daily and weekly activities to meet production goals, forecast needed labor for assigned scopes/areas of work, looks ahead and requests/orders needed material for upcoming work in scope areas, work with the crew to offer and solve project problems/challenges, perform material take-offs.
• Quality Control: Accountable for ensuring the completed work under their direction meets quality standards. Direct and review work crews under supervision put in place to ensure it is compliant with construction documentation. Ensure completed work meets R&H quality standards, conduct onsite assessment/pre-planning prior to commencing work to ensure the job runs smoothly, oversee the execution of the work, including quality and production, ensuring that the crew meets job specifications and follows plans, read and interpret building plans/drawings/specifications, accurately measure and perform layout according to plans/specs, inspect and measure completed work, document any necessary quality control efforts, communicate corrections to subcontractors or R&H workers as needed.
• Administration: Accountable for the preparation of reports, including work progress, daily timekeeping, daily reports, incident reports, etc. Track and report accurate on-site labor, responsible to track and document T&M labor/materials when required, log and track special inspections, drive to/from jobsites, office, meetings, etc., perform additional assignments (including some journey-level carpenter tasks) as requested by the Workforce Manager or Site Supervisor.

Qualifications/Skills

• Knowledge: Knows and understands: Company and project safety programs, OSHA regulations, DEQ/Environmental regulations, General awareness of IBC Building codes.
• Skills: Has the ability to: Lead the crew(s), effectively communicate (orally and in writing) in English, with good comprehension, speak Spanish is a plus, manage, coach and teach crew(s) members, apply problem solving and conflict resolution, organize and delegate work, navigate on a personal computer, utilize Microsoft Office programs including, Word, Excel, and Outlook, edit documents in Bluebeam, utilize an iPad and AutoDesk Construction Cloud to track issues, QA/QC and access project documentation, has strong knowledge of one, or several building trades, means and methods, productivity norms and industry standards, e.g. division three concrete, division 6 rough carpentry, division 7 Thermal & Moisture Protection.
• Attitude: Are ready to take on new challenges and is willing to learn, proactive vs. reaction; willing to take action without being prompted, has a good work ethic, can adjust to change, is a role model who leads by example, is willing to motivate and mentor crew members, is a team player, takes responsibility, is honest and acts with integrity.
• Education/Experience: 5+ years of progressive field carpentry experience and/or has a bachelor’s degree in construction engineering management and 1 year of construction experience, 2+ years of lead carpenter role, OSHA 10 Hour Certification a plus (will be required to become OSHA 30 certified), commercial construction safety knowledge / training, valid driver’s license and clean driving record required, supervisory responsibility for certain scopes of work, assists the superintendent in completing review forms, reviews the work of others for safe practices, quality, and timeliness, assists in supervising work of subcontractors on the job site.

Requirements

• Physical Activities: Rarely crawling, occasional bending/stooping, occasional kneeling, occasional climbing, frequent repetitive motion of hands/wrists, frequent pushing, pulling, lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs, continuous standing, walking (frequently on uneven surfaces), continuous grasping.
• Work Environment: Minimum of 8 hours a day, but overtime could be required based on project needs, workweek is Monday-Friday and occasionally on weekends/nights depending on the project, position is based out of our Portland office, but the incumbent would be required to work on jobsites throughout the greater Portland metropolitan area, in addition, the position sometimes (0-20%) requires travel, this position requires work in the outdoors in all types of weather, it requires walking, standing, bending, and stooping for extended periods, at times in confined spaces, work occurs on ladders, scaffolds, and other above ground locations, employees may be exposed to dust, fumes, noise, and unpleasant variation in temperature, work requires lifting and carrying heavy objects, some positions require working around chemicals and caustic compounds.