Foreman

Job Description

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY :

Responsible for overseeing each job to completion. Reviews the job proposal and job site to determine equipment and tools needed, plan time allotment, decide workload for self and installer(s), and observe and prevent potential safety hazards. Takes responsibility for assembling appropriate tools and equipment, assigning tasks to installers, and moving the job toward completion to ensure efficiency and quality. Keeps in contact with customer to aid in understanding of and satisfaction with job. Responsible for completing and turning in all necessary job paperwork. Supports the management and mission of Gutter Shutter.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS :

• Reviews job specifications to determine materials, tools and equipment needed for the job. Along with installer(s), loads the truck with such materials, tools and equipment.
• Assesses conditions of the job once on-site. Plans time allotment, tools needed and order of work, and decides workload for self and installers. Adjusts for conditions, makes changes from original job order, troubleshoots situations, innovates process on the spot in order to complete the job to meet company standards and timetables.
• Assigns tasks of installer(s), motivates and trains installers on proper handling of materials and tools and approved methods of installation of gutter installation and repair. Ensures company policies and procedures, as well as safety guidelines, are followed. Tracks hours of installers and moves job progress to completion at a pace to ensure efficiency and quality.
• Communicates with the customer throughout the job to aid in understanding and satisfaction of work and installation payment. Ensures that customer is aware of any changes to job before making any such change. Provides customers with required paperwork at job completion.
• Communicates with the Project Manager and / or Sales Specialist regarding the job. Ensures all paperwork is done completely and accurately and is given to the proper parties.
• Adheres to all policies and procedures – reference Employee Handbook, Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy and Safety Program.

MARGINAL JOB FUNCTIONS :

DIRECT REPORTS : Installer(s)

NECESSARY KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES (KSAs) and TALENTS :

Tactical Planning

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE :

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

0-24%

25-49%

50-74%

75-100%

Seeing :

Must be able to see well enough to read job specifications, physical conditions at job site, and

results of work completed.

Hearing :

Must be able to hear well enough to communicate on the phone with manager and in person with

installers and customers.

Standing / Walking :

Fingering / Grasping / Feeling :

Must be able to operate tools and equipment.

Climbing / Stooping / Kneeling :

PHYSICAL DIMENSIONS for Lifting, Carrying, Pushing, Pulling :

Heavy Work : Exerting up to 150 pounds of force regularly and / or up to 100 pounds of force frequently and / or up to 50 pounds of force consistently to move objects.

NOTICE

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position. Such statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of this position. All employees are requested to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties as requested by their supervisor. Employees may also be required to work in excess of normal working hours as workloads and seasonal activities necessitate. This document is subject to change at any time without notice.