General Foreman

About the role

Schedule, coordinate, supervise, provide leadership, and ensure the safety and productivity of a small work crew. May act as management liaison and/or designated client contact.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate a safe work culture and ensure crew members adhere to standards for safe working conditions.
• Conduct weekly “toolbox” talks and provide answers to technical safety questions or seek answers from a competent authority.
• Participate in safety/incident investigations and reviews, and complete incidents and other safety reports within the appropriate timeframe.
• Ensure the work area is consistently clean, safe, and organized, and that new crew members are oriented to the job.
• Assess the competency and capability of each crew member, establish benchmarks, and assign individual and crew tasks.
• Coordinate on-the-job training for apprentices and facilitate mentoring by journeymen.
• Set and maintain work standards, outline behavioral expectations, and promote teamwork.
• Understand project plans and schedules, and ensure the crew’s daily and weekly activities meet production goals.
• Identify and verify that all tools and materials required by the crew are available and complete.
• Translate general work requirements into a prioritized plan for individual tasks and assignments.
• Review and adjust specific project activities and task schedules to meet established production schedules.
• Advise the superintendent of equipment and material shortages, and work with the crew to overcome work challenges.
• Resolve or report any scheduling conflicts with other crews and contractors to the appropriate persons.
• Ensure that completed work meets standards, and recommend work processes that will improve productivity and product quality.
• Prepare reports as required, maintain a foreman’s log or diary, and perform Task Hazard Analysis (THA) daily.
• Assist the superintendent with determining project production and work progress, and completing quality reports.
• Maintain accurate, daily timekeeping records, and recommend personnel actions such as hiring, promotions, and discipline.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with other construction trades and crafts.
• Knowledge and understanding of OSHA safety regulations and company safety policies and procedures.
• Strong leadership and supervisory skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to solve problems and resolve conflicts.
• Ability to manage differences and diversity at the workplace.
• Strong planning and scheduling skills.
• Ability to handle administrative duties, including completion of required documents.
• Effective use of computers and other technology.
• High school degree or equivalent.
• 5+ years’ experience as a qualified tradesperson.
• OSHA-30 certification (if not currently certified, must be obtained within six months from date of hire).
• An active Texas Journeyman Plumber license may be required for individuals performing and supervising work in this field.

Benefits

As a 100% employee-owned company, we are committed to supporting the well-being of our employees and their families. For positions covered by a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), wages and benefits—including health and welfare, retirement, paid time off, and other provisions—are determined in accordance with the applicable local union agreement. In addition to union-provided benefits, employees may have access to company-sponsored programs such as training and professional development opportunities, company-supported career advancement and apprenticeship pathways, and wellness resources and employee support programs.