Foreman

Job Description :

Supervise, coordinate, and control a team, or several teams,of workers at assigned worksites to achieve planned production rates in a safe,cost effective, and quality-focused manner.

This is a working supervisor position, andthus requires the incumbent employee to have equivalent knowledge and toperform the same activities as those being supervised.

The General Foreman must have the ability to understand howthe job goes together and envision the work to be performed including aperception of difficulties that may be encountered.

Ensure sufficient labor, materials, and equipment isavailable to complete the planned work on schedule. Direct the activities of all employees assigned to hisresponsibility.

RESPONSIBILITY and DUTIES

Apply leadership skills to plan,encourage, and direct the assigned employees to achieve the planned productioneach day.

Setup, complete, work, and manage to aspecific job schedule that maximizes team members work hours for work that isvalue-added.

Minimize Indirect hours, ornonvalue-added hours, and seek approval from the Project Manager.

Assure that all material either deliveredor purchased for the job matches the material as specified on the originalestimate and Procurement’s PO (scope of work).

Report any discrepancies immediately to the Project Manager. Submit all receipts / paperwork to ProjectManager (for Administration) at the end of the day.

Write the job on each receipt.

Complete work according to the Scope ofWork outlined in the original estimate. Report any “add-onsâ€, site problems creating additional work, or client changesimmediately to the Project Manager.

Donot begin the additional work until approved by the Project Manager.

Provide and maintain personal tools and equipment to properlyperform job duties.

Direct and / or assist inthe timely and proper set-up of on-site equipment.

Ensure all assigned fieldemployees and jobsites comply with federal, state, OSHA, locale, and companysafety standards.

Safeguard and protect company assets andemployees.

As needed, provide on-site training and guidance to lesserskilled employees.

Follow and encourage others to follow company safetypractices and policies.

Immediately advise team members of work site conditions thatcould prevent the scheduled work from being completed in a safe and efficientmanner.

Perform the essential functions of theteam members assigned.

Receive and sign off on all job site deliveries. Send the signed paperwork to the office. Assure that the deliveries match the originalPurchase Order.

Perform other tasks and duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

Education : A high school diploma orequivalent is normally preferred, additional OTJ experience can be substitutedfor education.

Language : Bilingual (English / Spanish) ispreferred, but not required.

Licensing / Registration / Certification : Avalid current driver’s license

Experience : A minimum of 3 years of directfield experience, with a minimum 2 years specific experience in work beingsupervised.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities : Familiar withconstruction materials, practices and procedures.

Environmental : This position worksoutdoors, at a job site and typically includes physical labor and environmentaldistractions such as changes in climate and temperature.

Physical hazards may be present, as typicalon construction sites.

Travel : This position requires travel todifferent worksites and as such normal auto hazards will apply.

Mathematical : Basic mathematics (add,subtract, multiply, divide), basic ratios.

Able to use basic tools,accurately read tape measure, apply basic principals to solve problems.

At Benchmark Electrical Solutions we take great pride in our team and have an Employee Focused Culture while offering a great benefit package to our employees :

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• 401k with company match
• Employer paid Life Insurance
• Paid Holidays
• Continuing Education
• Employee centered decision making
• Company sponsored holiday and recognition celebrations
• Supply basic PPE materials
30+ days ago