Millwright General Foreman

Millwright General Foreman

Job Category : CRAFT

Compensation Range (Colorado Only) : $35.00 - $40.00

Any employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of the following :

Verification of work authorization and employment eligibility

Substance abuse screening

Physical exam (if applicable)

Background checks for badging / security clearances (if applicable)

About Hensel Phelps :

Founded in 1937, Hensel Phelps specializes in building development, construction and facility services in markets ranging from aviation to government, commercial, transportation, critical facilities, healthcare and transportation. Ranked #1 in aviation and #6 overall general contractor in 2024 by BD+C, Hensel Phelps is one of the largest employee-owned general contractors in the country. Driven to deliver excellence in all we do and supported by our core values of Ownership, Integrity, Builder, Diversity and Community, Hensel Phelps brings our clients' visions to life with a comprehensive approach that begins with innovative planning and extends throughout the life of the property.

Position Description :

A general foreman is responsible for ensuring that everything goes smoothly on the construction site. They are responsible for being the point of contact between the foreman and project superintendents. A few of the main duties of a general foreman are ensuring a safe work environment, leading tasks for the day, creating schedules for workers, overseeing quality of the site, and managing the budget. General Foreman also report the progress of the project to the superintendent. This is a safety sensitive position.

Position Qualifications :

High School Diploma or GED.

Valid Driver's License.

Follow safe work practices in accordance with the Hensel Phelps safety and health program.

Must be able to take initiative.

Possess a keen attention to detail and be able to follow instructions.

Experience using assorted power tools and hand tools, including ten-pound sledgehammers, shovels, picks, handsaws, skill saws, and drills.

Must provide their own safety footwear.

Must be able to communicate effectively and professionally.

Strong mathematical reasoning and quantitative skills.

Must be reliable and punctual.

Preferred Qualifications :

Experienced in construction layout, blueprint reading and shop drawing reading.

OSHA 10 Certification

CPR & First Aid Certification.

Essential Duties :

Coordinate tasks according to priorities and plans

Produce schedules and monitor attendance of crew

Allocate general and daily responsibilities and ensure appropriate safety plans and training is in place. Verify AHA's and daily STA's are being done.

Active participation in our SAFE Program.

Participate in weekly safety meetings and conduct weekly toolbox talks

Verify that materials, tools, equipment are used properly and in safe operating condition

Supervise and train workers and tradespeople

Ensure manpower and resources are adequate

Guarantee all safety precautions and quality standards are met

Supervise the use of machinery and equipment

Monitor expenditure and ensure it remains within budget

Resolve problems when they arise

Report on progress to the superintendent

Physical Work Classification & Demands :

Heavy Work. Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and / or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and / or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

The individual in this position will periodically walk, kneel, sit, crouch, reach, stoop, read / see, speak, push, pull, lift, stand, and finger / type. The frequency of each action varies by workflow and field activity.

Walking - The person in this position needs to frequently move about the jobsite.

Sometimes operates a computer or tablet and other office machinery, such as a calculator and phone.

The person in this position frequently communicates with employees and external stakeholders regarding a variety of topics related to office and field administration.

Constantly reads written communications and views mail submissions. Will also need to read and understand blueprints, load charts, and take / verify field measurements.

Climbing Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding and ramps at various heights.

Working from heights the person must be comfortable and able to work from heights for extended amounts of time.

Balancing Ability to maintain body equilibrium to prevent falling and to walk, stand or crouch.

Stooping Bending the body downward and forward by the spine at the waist.

Reaching Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction for various lengths of time.

Grasping Needs to apply pressure to an object with fingers and palm regularly.

Visual acuity and ability to operate a vehicle as certified and appropriate.

Occasionally exposed to high and low temperatures.

Frequently exposed to noisy environment and outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind.

Use of hands and wrists with various tools.

Prolonged use of jackhammer and pavement breaker.

Use of wheelbarrows and brooms.

Repetitive use of hands and wrists using power, rotational, and vibration tools including prolonged use of jackhammers and pavement breakers.

Tolerate legally permissible exposure to dusts and chemicals, such as cement dust, solvents, and curing compounds.

The person must be able to safely wear a respirator and is able to pass applicable medical and fit testing examinations.

Must be able to hear commands from supervisors and back-up safety alarms on equipment.

Benefits :

Hensel Phelps provides generous benefits for our full-time employees. This position is eligible for company-paid medical insurance, life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment, long-term disability, 401(K) retirement plan, and our employee assistance program (EAP). Hensel Phelps also believes in the importance of taking time to recharge. As a result, employees are eligible for paid time off beginning upon hire. Based on position location, a cost of living adjustment (COLA) may also be included (subject to periodic review and adjustment).

Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer :

Hensel Phelps is an equal opportunity employer. Hensel Phelps is committed to engaging in affirmative action to increase employment opportunities for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Hensel Phelps shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, domestic partner status, pregnancy, disability, citizenship, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)