Job Title: Foreman
Reports to: General Superintendent
FLSA Status: Exempt
Summary of Responsibilities:
The Foreman will be responsible for directly supervising and leading specialized labor crews that perform the necessary work for their assigned project(s). This position is also responsible for the consistent and proactive management of employees, equipment, safety, quality control, scheduling, planning, production, and cost control throughout the entire project lifecycle, from start-up to completion/closeout.
Taking Charge
Durr TAKES CHARGE in constructing strong foundations to build upon. Our focus is on doing it safely and doing it right the first time.
Our vision is to make an IMPACT and to KICK ASS, INNOVATE, MAKE MONEY, HAVE FUN, and REPEAT every day/all day. We hold every employee to this standard of “Taking Charge,” and we expect this behavior to drive everything we do.
The Take Charge FOREMAN:
Do work right the first time - QUALITY
-
Performs quality control duties, creates punch lists, makes timely corrections to the work, and holds team members accountable for doing the job correctly the first time and in compliance with all contract terms and conditions
-
Ensures that all materials used are per approved submittals and other project documents
-
Coordinates and schedules all required inspections and testing with appropriate parties
-
Maintains an organized and up-to-date set of all project documents (specifications, contract(s), drawings, revisions, submittals, RFI’s, etc.); Communicates with the project team regarding project documentation
-
Maintains daily logs and records/as-built drawings of all activities on the jobsite
-
Identifies, documents, and enforces subcontractor compliance with safety, quality, and on-time completion
Proactively schedules project(s) and plans work items to ensure ON-TIME completion
-
Thoroughly understands the contracted scope of work
-
Attends and conducts pre-construction, progress, scheduling, and project/staff meetings
-
Supervises crew and labor force to ensure the successful completion of all assigned duties
-
Ensures that projects are adequately staffed for on-time completion
-
Manages job progress, schedules, and punch list items to achieve on-time or early project completion
-
Identifies conflicts/issues within construction documents and progress, and communicates them to the project team for timely resolution
Make a budget if not GAIN on each project - PRODUCTION
-
Achieves profit goals set for work items, specifically outperforming labor and equipment production and budgets
-
Attends and conducts weekly GAMEPLAN meeting, along with preparation and/or insight into GAMEPLAN schedule
-
Coordinates, communicates, and proactively engages with project management; reviewing work plans, progress, production, reports, etc., to identify issues and opportunities
-
Communicates the status of project profitability, costs, quantities, and gain/fade with the project team
-
Proactively evaluates project/work item means, methods, and productions and makes timely adjustments for betterment
Complies with all SAFETY requirements, including Durr, OSHA, and other applicable safety standards
-
Thoroughly understands all safety requirements and always holds themselves and all team members accountable for the adherence and enforcement of safety
-
Conducts weekly safety meetings onsite with the entire project team, daily huddles, and daily task hazard analysis
Provides training, education, advice, and mentoring to other team members
-
Actively engaged and present on all assigned projects to monitor all activities and assist in future planning
-
Consistently and accurately evaluates crew and team members, gives praise, and ensures all are adequately held responsible and accountable
-
Monitors and enforces all company policies as necessary
The DURR Way:
Be Proactive
-
Anticipate future needs and address today (not tomorrow)
Be Accountable
-
Take ownership of your actions and honor your commitments made to other
Speak the Truth
-
Always be honest and share your thoughts to improve yourself and the team
Go the Extra Mile
-
Do what it takes to get the job done right and safely the first time
Give Praise
-
Acknowledge and celebrate the achievements of teammates
Be Part of One Team
-
Build strong win-win relationships with all teammates
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
-
Understanding of heavy construction, including but not limited to demolition, earthwork, utilities, and concrete paving, and associated heavy equipment used during the execution of work
-
Familiarity with requirements and interpretation of drawings, specifications, purchase orders, submittals, and other construction-related documentation
-
Have an understanding of quantity take-offs, production rates, crew types/sizes, etc.
-
Strong written and verbal communication skills
-
Strong management and leadership skills to hold others responsible and accountable
-
Exhibits strong leadership qualities
-
Delegates work appropriately and follow through to verify completion of tasks
-
Strong and proactive decision-making and problem-solving skills
-
Excellent time management and organizational skills
-
Endurance and ability to visit the entire job site(s), including stairs or other elevated structures
Education and/or Experience:
Minimum 5 years of experience in the Construction Industry, heavy construction preferred, with a demonstrated understanding of construction methods and work site management.
Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing all day. The employee must frequently lift and/or move items over 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions at construction job sites. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud. This position is performed in outside weather conditions.
-
Take ownership of your actions and honor your commitments made to others
Speak the Truth
-
Always be honest and share your thoughts to improve yourself and the team
Go the Extra Mile
-
Do what it takes to get the job done right and safely the first time
Give Praise
-
Acknowledge and celebrate the achievements of teammates
Be Part of One Team
-
Build strong win-win relationships with all teammates
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
-
Understanding of heavy construction, including but not limited to demolition, earthwork, utilities, and concrete paving, and associated heavy equipment used during the execution of work
-
Familiarity with requirements and interpretation of drawings, specifications, purchase orders, submittals, and other construction-related documentation
-
Understand quantity take-offs, production rates, crew types/sizes, etc.
-
Strong written and verbal communication skills
-
Good math/accounting skills
-
Strong management and leadership skills to hold others responsible and accountable
-
Exhibits strong leadership qualities
-
Delegates work appropriately and follow through to verify the completion of tasks
-
Strong and proactive decision-making and problem-solving skills
-
Excellent time management and organizational skills
-
Endurance and ability to visit the entire job site(s), including stairs or other elevated structures
Education and/or Experience:
Minimum 5 years’ experience in the Construction Industry, heavy construction preferred, with a demonstrated understanding of construction methods and worksite management.
Physical Demands/Working Conditions:
This role operates in a business office setting. The employee is regularly required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. This role routinely utilizes standard office equipment, including computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk. The employee is not regularly exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.
