Painter Foreman (Baytown, TX) Austin Industrial

About the Role

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. 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.

Responsibilities

• Manage a small amount of onsite equipment fleet
• Recruit hourly trade personnel
• Execute “Look Ahead” schedules
• Manage craftsmen, equipment, and material resources
• Logistics planning
• Execute project Work Plans
• Work crews productively and efficiently; meet daily cost objectives
• Training
• Purchasing of unincorporated materials, tools, supplies
• Maintain a safe workplace
• Ensure quality of work

Specific Duties

• Planning: Review contract documents, submittals, shop drawings, and schematics to determine the nature and scope of the work, materials, and manpower requirements. Execute Work Plans and monitor adherence. Ensure timely requisition of materials and equipment.
• Cost Performance: Monitor daily labor costs and production rates. Take corrective action to improve productivity. Encourage craftsmen to develop innovative methods for efficiency and profitability.
• Scheduling: Provide detailed daily and weekly construction plans. Manage QA/QC inspections to obtain owner acceptance.
• Quality Management: Inspect work in progress and ensure compliance with tolerances. Take corrective action when necessary.
• Relationships: Foster a motivating atmosphere and promote training and development of subordinates. Recommend personnel actions and supervise subcontractors.
• Safety: Conduct safety meetings, enforce regulations, and ensure a safe work environment.
• Technical: Investigate alternative work methods, ensure compliance with plans, and perform tasks associated with project completion. Maintain daily reports and ensure proper equipment usage.

Qualifications

• Education: No minimum education requirements.
• Certifications/Licenses: NCCER, and Driver's License (DL)
• Experience: 5+ years of Industrial and Supervisory experience preferred.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States. Austin Industrial is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position.

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.