Traveling General Foreman

Job Responsibilities

• Has a thorough working knowledge of mechanical construction and installation.
• Works with tools to complete specific assigned tasks on a project.
• Maintains proper care and the appropriate number of tools and equipment necessary to support productions specific to a project.
• Documents key information such as activities, productions, and crew sizes.
• Understands and maintains established quality levels associated with duties.
• Participates in all safety activities such as toolbox talks, job hazard analysis.
• Provides on-the-job guidance and willingly shares subject matter expertise in order to support team member learning and development.
• Participates in, documents and updates punch lists.
• Interpret blueprints/plans and construct accordingly.
• Leads the development of the project schedule with the Project Manager and ensures the team is executing to the plan.
• Creates, communicates, monitors, and achieves crew production goals.
• Creates and implements safety plans and ensures compliance through use of training, toolbox talks and communication with safety representatives.
• Supports project quality assurance/quality control planning to ensure quality for assigned tasks.
• Applies and leads Lean principles and practices on the jobsite such as daily stand-up meetings, pull planning, etc.
• Willing and able to travel.
• Controls costs in production units through understanding multiple variables, such as the project management system, task specific reports, production, and costs for assigned responsibilities.
• Coordinates usage of all aspects of construction project resources, including internal and external support.
• Coordinates work for larger crews and/or other trade foremen; may include responsibilities for multiple crews.
• Trains Foremen on pre-planning, plan reading, productivity, efficiency, economical crew size, quality workmanship, and safety to ensure projects are expeditiously and profitably constructed.
• Manages subcontractor crews for portions of projects or a small project.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Vocational/Technical degree in related field (Preferred)
• 12+ Years in commercial construction working with mechanical piping projects.
• Minimum of 5 years in field supervision.
• Willingness to travel if required.
• Communication skills, verbal and written (Intermediate).
• Proficiency in MS Office.
• Knowledge of self-perform and labor productivity.
• Knowledge of specific trades and scopes of work.
• Knowledge of the means and methods of construction management.
• Knowledge of layout skill (Intermediate).
• Ability to read and understand plans, drawings, and specifications.
• Acquire knowledge of productivity rates.
• Ability to assess and optimize project productivity.
• Valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• Good to have:
• Ability to apply Lean process and philosophy.
• Knowledge of organizational structure and available resources.

Benefits

We offer our employees a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package and are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success.