General Foreman

 

 

Job Summary:

The General Foreman will work closely with the Supervisor and the Project Manager in planning the project, tasking labor, estimating, assembling material lists. The General Foreman is responsible for developing and maintaining a good working relationship with employees and crews assigned to their scope of work.

 

 

Supervisory Responsibilities:

  • Oversees multiple crews that may include Laborers, Operators, Splicers, Lineman and Groundsman

 

Duties/Responsibilities:

  • Sets the example for others to follow in all areas of the work including safety, company

policies, attitude, conduct and dress.

  • Has ability to perform all duties of a Foreman.
  • Reports job progress and problems to management regularly, accurately, and objectively.
  • Understands construction plans. Plans well in advance how to avoid scheduling

conflicts with the other crews.

  • Keeps plans and specifications up to date with revisions made on the job.
  • Provides schedule input for planning and updates. When schedule dates slip or change,

provides solutions for recovery to get the work back on schedule without causing project delays.

  • Confers with Supervisor on questions regarding interpretation of plans,

specifications and schedule.

  • Knows which crews have responsibility for various parts of the job.
  • Completes a task analysis for the upcoming one to two weeks and determines the amount of

manpower required to complete the tasks.

  • Knows the approximate estimated time that was budgeted to do each task, and

whether it can be done most efficiently with one worker, two, or a larger crew.

  • Anticipates as far in advance as possible the need to increase or decrease the work

force. Advises the Supervisor of tentative schedule of manpower needs and changes

in the schedule as promptly as can be determined.

  • Be sure that workers have all the materials and tools they need to work as

productively as possible. Anticipate needs well in advance so there is no loss of

productive time waiting for tools, materials, or instructions. Insist that employees

report losses or shortages of tools or materials promptly so you can take the

necessary corrective action.

  • Ensures necessary material and equipment needed for the project are ordered timely

and available in plenty of time to get delivery to the jobsite in full compliance with

schedule requirements.

  • Assigns each Foreman to available work which employee can do best work.
  • Coaches any worker whose skills for doing an assigned task are deficient or rusty.
  • Lays out jobs for Foreman and makes sure each knows his or her tasks and the most efficient methods for completing them.
  • Determines and enforces a fair and adequate standard of workmanship and productivity for

each crew.

  • Supervises employees in performance of work, following safety rules, and adhering to

company policies and procedures.

  • Recommends disciplinary action when needed.
  • Knows and strictly enforces all job and company safety rules, sets a good example of

safe practices, promptly corrects any potential hazard that can be corrected by your

crew, reports other hazards immediately to those responsible, and warns all Foreman

possible causes of accidents. Inattentive, careless or sloppy workers

endanger themselves and others and must be warned and corrected.

  • Understands company policies and carries them out consistently.
  • Ensures the jobsite is kept clean and safe and enforces good housekeeping.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

 

Required Skills/Abilities:

  • Must be able to communicate clearly and give directions so others will understand.
  • Ability to work in a team environment and show exemplary leadership qualities.
  • Is not overbearing with subordinates but able to gain respect by the way they treat people.
  • Can take direction and criticism from superiors.
  • Familiar with and willing to learn of Microsoft programs such as Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook and MS Project scheduling software.
  • Able to work in a team environment.
  • Manages stress and/or fast-pace effectively.
  • Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
  • Must have a working knowledge of the One Call System

 

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Must be comfortable working in a highly critical, fast paced environment with shifting priorities.
  • Responsible to wear a cell phone and be available for problem escalation protocol for 24 X 7 support as may be needed.
  • Must be willing to travel when required.
  • Must wear appropriate PPE when performing tasks.
  • Requires current valid class A CDL with tankers certification.
  • Requires current OSHA 10
  • OSHA 30 Preferred
  • First Aid and CPR Required

 

Education and Experience:

  • High school diploma or GED.
  • Must have current Foreman role, or higher,
  • 1-2 years’ experience in construction trades as a Foreman.

 

Physical Requirements:

  • Must be able to traverse and inspect all areas of jobsite in all types of weather; this may include walking, climbing, reaching, bending, crawling, or stretching.
  • Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at a time.
  • Must be able to ride in a vehicle for up to four hours to travel to and from job sites.
  • Exposure to characteristic construction site dangers.
  • Must be on-call to address delays, emergencies, bad weather, and other issues at the jobsite.
  • Able to hear and speak into a telephone and 2-way radio.
  • Close visual work on a computer terminal.
  • Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate any tool required to operate computer keyboard, mouse, and other technical instruments.
  • Primarily walking, standing, and bending.

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