Construction General Foreman (Industrial or Agricultural)
Job Description
Location: Field Operations primary Midwest and throughout the United States
Full Time, Hourly
Role Definition
The General Foreman is responsible for supervising and directing jobsite teams that may include general laborers, foremen, and subcontractors. They will supervise construction activities to ensure the project is completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and with quality workmanship that conforms to project plans and specifications. The General Foreman will be accountable for daily safety planning, leading morning safety meetings, weekly activity planning, other progress meetings, and coordination with other crews and trades. The General Foreman will assist the Superintendent or Project Manager.
Protect People:
- Ensure a safe work environment in compliance with all safety policies and procedures by managing and using the appropriate tools and equipment for the task. Understand, operate, and manage all safety rules, the operating and maintenance manuals, and following all procedure handbooks.
- Properly follow all company polices and OSHA regulations for a safe working environment. Stop all unsafe work and report any problems to the Superintendent, Project Engineer, Project Manager, or Safety Director.
- Make Health and Safety practices a number one priority by always using personal protection equipment, following all safety regulations, facilitating daily toolbox talks and all other safety meetings.
- Manage traffic control, ensure a clean working job site, Fire Watch during welding and cutting activities, participate in fire prevention and planning to eliminate possible hazards.
- Assist with safety planning and leadership, including leading morning safety meetings.
- Take proper safety precautions, including inspecting and updating equipment, tools, safety kits, fire extinguishers, etc.
Build Relationships:
- Maintain positive relationships with project stake holders.
- Assess crew member skillset and assign employees to appropriate tasks-based project schedules and priorities.
- Assist in the recruiting, training, and mentoring of jobsite interns, apprentices, or new hires.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Focus on End Goals:
- Manage, supervise, and complete all construction projects to ensure the project is completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and with quality workmanship that conforms to project plans and specifications.
- Plan, schedule, and ensure delivery of materials, tools, and equipment with a three-week look ahead.
- Advise Superintendent, Project Engineer, or Project Manager immediately if deviation from the plan occurs.
- Provide daily feedback and reporting on jobsite activities.
Drive Innovation:
- Prepare Job Safety Analysis or Pre-Job Hazard Analysis Forms and report findings to the team.
- Effectively forecast and manage time to meet all specified deadlines.
- Identify and suggest new equipment, tools, approaches, or best-known methods to foster our continuous improvement.
Education and Qualifications
- OSHA 10 and OSHA 30.
- Valid driver’s license and ability to pass MVR.
- Trade school, vocational school, or college education in a related field, preferred.
- 3-5 years construction experience, industrial experience preferred.
- 3-5 years of experience supervising jobsite crews of 3-25 team members.
- Physical demands: Standing/Climbing/Mobility, Lifting/Pulling/Pushing 50 lbs.