Foreman - Ground Up

At Abbott, it’s all about providing an exceptional experience — for our clients, our construction partners, and most importantly, our employees. Our team is made up of talented professionals who fully embrace the company’s brand pillars of stewardship, collaboration, and integrity.

About the role

The Foreman supervises and coordinates the activities of construction in alignment with Abbott’s core values of exceptional customer service and safety. The Foreman is available to assume supervisory responsibilities when the Superintendent is not available.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the day-to-day activities of the construction site
• Act as the on-site safety officer and be able to train and delegate if necessary
• Ensure that subcontractors adhere to safety policies and procedures
• Develop and lead field teams throughout the construction process
• Identify and prepare Job Hazard Analysis for all hazards associated with the project

Requirements

• Must be able to pass a drug test
• Ground-up and structural concrete experience
• Able to read and interpret plans and specs
• Proficient in the use of builder’s level and theodolite
• Experience in quality control, including inspections, compliance, and reporting
• Has knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction process
• Able to motivate, develop, and direct people as they work while identifying the best people for the job

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

• The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 75 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, and vibration
• The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions at construction sites
• The noise level in the work environment can be loud
• Work may be performed indoors or outdoors depending on the project requirements

Pay

The hourly rate for this position is between $45.00 to $55.00.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
• Life & AD&D Insurance
• Long-term Disability Insurance
• Short-term Disability Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Home & Auto Insurance
• Family Support
• Pre-tax Paid Parking/Public Transportation
• Paid time off
• Time Away Benefits
• Paid Holidays
• Group Legal
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program

Sick leave accrues at one (1) hour for every 30 hours worked. Accrual for sick leave is capped at 240 hours. At the end of each calendar year, you will be allowed to carry over accrued and unused sick leave up to 240 hours. You will not begin accruing sick leave until you drop below the accrual cap.