Foreman

About the role

Responsible for supervising and coordinating the daily activities for crew workers of assigned tasks to ensure work is completed in a safe, quality and productive manner. Work closely with site leadership to determine hiring needs, deadlines for assigned tasks and enforce safety protocols to crew members.

Responsibilities

• Production
  • Interpret specifications and read blueprints
  • Assist in lay out of work for crew
  • Preplan daily activities and ensure crew productivity to meet job schedule
  • Monitor quality control of work in place by craft workers
  • Order and coordinate delivery of necessary materials
  • Comply with all documentation requirements and fill out all project related reports, such as: Daily Reports, Safety Reports, ESRs, Inspection Reports, etc.
  • Coordinate equipment needs, ensure operators are qualified and ensure that all equipment is maintained, and repairs are done in a timely manner
  • Support jobsite leadership to coordinate activities of individual projects
  • Perform related trade work as required
  • Travel to different jobsites on a limited notice
  • Implement better methods of production in all aspects of job to strengthen best practices within Wanzek Construction, Inc.
  • Other duties as assigned
• Quality
  • Monitor crew installation for quality issues
  • Monitor work areas to ensure quality work is being completed
  • Look for ways to improve safety, quality and productivity
• Safety
  • Promote and comply with all Company and safety policies and procedures
  • Train and instruct crew members in safe work practices for assigned tasks
  • Audit safe work practices, ensuring PPE is available and used properly
• Supervision
  • Assist Human Resources and leadership by interviewing, hiring, training, appraising work performance and addressing complaints of employees in the field
  • Directly supervise and coordinate daily activities of craft workers
  • Complete ESRs for all employees with a change in job status (transfer, laid off, terminated)
  • Conduct regular performance reviews of crewmen
  • Manage up to six or more employees and Lead men
  • Conduct regular performance reviews
  • Train and mentor new workers

Qualifications

• Education and Work Experience Requirements:
  • High school diploma or equivalent (GED) and three or more years’ of related experience in construction
  • Or equivalent combination of training and experience
• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
  • Take reasonable care of your own and others’ health and safety and of those who may be affected by the day-to-day delivery of this role by taking personal responsibility for working toward Wanzek’s Zero Injury principles
  • Proficient in one or more craft areas
  • Capable of supervising a project of six or more craft workers
  • Read blueprints skillfully
  • Ability to motivate workers, lead by example and communicate effectively
  • Ability to compute basic numbers, read scales and use simple fractions
  • Computer experience in Microsoft Office and E-mail Communication preferred
  • Ability to work well under pressure and within timelines

Benefits

• 401(k) with company match & Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Flexible spending account (Healthcare & Dependent care)
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (plan choice) – coverage for spouse, domestic partner, and children
• Diabetes Management, Telehealth Coverage, Prescription Drug Plan

Pay

$32.00–$36.00/hourly, commensurate with experience; competitive pay with ongoing performance review and merit increase.