General Foreman Mechanical (Sheetmetal)

Schedule, coordinate, supervise, provide leadership, and ensure the safety and productivity of a small work crew.

Safety

• Facilitate a safe work culture.
• Ensure crew members adhere to the standards for safe working conditions and are fit for work each day.
• Conduct weekly “toolbox” talks.
• Provide answers to technical safety questions or seek answers from a competent authority.
• Participate in safety/incident investigations and reviews.
• Complete incident and other safety reports within appropriate timeframe.
• Ensure work area is consistently clean, safe, and organized.
• Lead on-the-job training for apprentices.
• Mentor apprentices by journeymen.
• Set and maintain work standards.
• Outline behavioral expectations to ensure crew morale and productivity remain positive.
• Promote, support, and facilitate teamwork.
• Perform related craftwork along with crew.

Leadership & Supervision

• Ensure new crew members are oriented to the job.
• Assess competency and capability of each crew member.
• Assign individual and crew tasks.
• Coordinate on-the-job training for apprentices.

Planning & Scheduling

• Understand project plans and schedules.
• Ensure the crew’s daily and weekly activities meet production goals.
• Identify and/or verify that all tools and materials required by the crew are available and complete.
• Identify needs and deficiencies in the plan/schedule and communicate these to the appropriate persons.
• 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 superintendent of equipment and material shortages.
• Work with the crew to overcome work challenges.
• Resolve or report any scheduling conflicts with other crews and contractors to the appropriate persons.

Quality Control

• Ensure that completed work meets standards.
• Recommend work processes that will improve productivity and product quality.
• Ensure the crew works to job specifications and follows the plans/blueprints.
• Inspect completed work and initiate timely resolutions to any problems.

Administration

• Prepare reports as required.
• Maintain foreman’s log or diary.
• Maintain accurate, daily timekeeping records.
• Document late starts, early outs, and absences.
• Recommend personnel actions such as hiring, promotions and discipline.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with other construction trades and crafts.
• Knowledge and understanding of OSHA safety regulations as well as 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 of position, 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 (6) months from date of hire).

About Southland Industries

• Southland Industries is one of the nation’s largest MEP companies.
• Founded in 1949, Southland Industries is built on the foundation of great people.
• We are committed to supporting the well-being of our employees and their families.
• We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind.
• We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing our employees with a safe work environment free of discrimination and harassment.

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, Wellness resources and employee support programs.

About the Role

• Position Details
• Qualifications
• About Southland Industries
• Benefits