Insulator Foreman- Austin Industrial - (El Dorado, KS)

About Austin Industrial Austin Industrial provides premier self-perform maintenance, construction, and soft craft service to leading industrial companies across the U.S. An industry leader for more than 60 years, we offer single-source solutions to our customers in the oil, gas, chemical, food, agriculture, power, and manufacturing industries. To learn more about us, visit https://www.austin-ind.com/what-we-do/industrial. Foreman The purpose of this job is to provide supervision and coordination of workers (both skilled and unskilled) engaged in various types of construction projects, such as highway structures, clearing right-of-way, pile driving, preparing subgrade, laying road surface, installing curb, installing underground utilities, traffic control, concrete paving of streets and related lime and dirt work, etc. The goals of this position include scheduling work to meet timetables in a safe manner, per the plans and specifications, and to meet estimated cost. This position may be required to maintain a good working relationship with inspectors, developers, vendors, subcontractors, etc. Other duties may be assigned. Supervisory Responsibilities Skilled and semi-skilled hourly employee-owners Functional Areas of Responsibility Manage a small amount of onsite equipment fleetRecruit hourly trade personnelExecute “Look Ahead” schedulesManage craftsmen, equipment, and material resourcesLogistics planningExecute project Work PlansWork crews productively and efficiently; meet daily cost objectivesTrainingPurchasing of unincorporated materials, tools, suppliesSafe work placeQuality of work Specific Duties And Responsibilities Planning Review contract documents, submittals, shop drawings, and schematics to determine the nature and scope of the work, the materials to be utilized, and manpower requirements (by craft) for each construction phaseExecute Work Plans for major components of work and monitor adherence to Work PlansExecute established procedures for the ordering self-perform materials, supplies, and small tools from approved suppliers. Ensure timely requisition is made for needed materials and equipment.Applicants must be legally authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States. Austin is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position. Cost Performance Monitor daily labor costs and production rates for accuracy and conformance with established budgets. Take corrective action to improve productivity when labor costs exceed expected norms.Encourage craftsmen to develop innovative methods for increasing efficiency, productivity, and profitability in their particular operation and to provide feedback and coaching on how the work is proceedingExecute hourly time card reportingMaintain all equipment assigned to crew and conduct preventive maintenance training for operator(s). Also responsible for various hand tools and the proper storage of all equipment at the end of each day. Scheduling Provide a detailed construction plan for each day and general plan for one week. Manage work to stay within schedule.Manage scheduling of all QA/QC inspections of work necessary to obtain owner acceptance of the work. Quality Management Inspect work in progress and ensure that it is performed within the tolerances established. Take corrective action when tolerances and/or overall performance standard are not being maintained. Relationships Ability to manage crew into an effectively coordinated working unit, promoting a motivating atmosphereFoster and promote the training and development of subordinates through various on-the-job training opportunities, company-sponsored training programsRecommend personnel actions, such as promotions, discharges, disciplinary measures, initiate and suggest plans to motivate workers to achieve goalsSupervise the work of subcontractors to ensure compliance with plan, specifications, and schedules. Safety Conduct Tool Box and JHA Safety Meetings with employee-owners to instruct them on topics for accident preventionEnforce all safety regulations and company policies, and is constantly alert to all safety conditions. Technical Investigate alternative work methods and materials to improve efficiency and work quality; works to resolve issuesEnsure compliance with plans and specificationsPerform a variety of tasks associated with project completion, including closeout punch lists, demobilization, etc.Maintain a detailed and accurate daily report of all activity associated with field construction activitiesEnsure that equipment is being used for its intended purpose in the correct mannerInterpret company policies to workers and disseminates Equal Employment Opportunity Policy by covering these topics in conjunction with Safety MeetingsConduct on-the-job training for qualified personnel and records and reports hours on Foreman’s Daily ControlFill out Foreman's Daily Control correctly with employee-owners’ hours, job number, cost codes, quantities, etc.Other duties as assigned. Physical, Mental & Environmental Requirements Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. Employees must be able to sit, stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, and use hands and fingers to perform assigned duties. Positions may require lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling up to 50 pounds, working at elevations, on uneven surfaces, or in confined spaces. Employees must possess sufficient visual, hearing, communication, and motor skills to safely perform job responsibilities. Employees must be able to read, comprehend, and follow safety procedures, work instructions, and company policies; exercise sound judgment; solve problems; maintain attention to detail; effectively manage stress; and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced work environment. Work may be performed in industrial and construction environments with exposure to weather conditions, temperature extremes, noise, dust, fumes, moving equipment, vibration, and other site-specific hazards. Employees must be able to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) and meet all customer, site, regulatory, medical, and fitness-for-duty requirements applicable to the position. Must be able to perform all job duties while maintaining a constant commitment to safety, quality, and productivity expectations. Qualifications Required For This Position Education – no minimum education requirements. Certifications/ Licenses: Driver license Experience – 5+ years of Industrial and Supervisory experience preferred. Austin Industrial is an Equal Opportunity Employer. See the “Know Your Rights” poster available in English and Spanish. No Third-Party Inquiries Please This Company does not accept and will not consider unsolicited resumes or any other unsolicited candidate information submitted to the Company or any of its employee-owners by staffing agencies, search firms, or third-party recruiters in response to a posted vacancy. The Company will not pay any placement fee(s) without a written agreement to do so (e., payment must be required pursuant to the terms of a written agreement). Accessibility Note If you are a job seeker with a disability and require reasonable accommodation to apply for one of our jobs or have accessibility concerns, please contact the People Services Teamat (877) 831-1217.