We are looking for a competent Construction Foreman to coordinate operations and oversee workers at our construction sites. As the point of reference of both workers and supervisors, you will be a key person for the completion of our projects.
Ensure all tasks completed safely. Get crew to believe in and implement safety system.
- COMMUNICATE; problems, site instructions, stripping depths, observations, incidents.
- COMPLETE work on budget, on schedule, and to required level of quality (right first time)
Same tasks as crew foremen listed below, plus following:
- Coordinate all crews/FM on assigned site
- Stay on site, get out of truck, get out of office as much as possible
- Complete whatever site paperwork is required
- Plan ahead with PM, Super, crew foremen 2-3 weeks
- Know what’s on the drawings in detail
- Review MMCD drawings and municipal specific specs
- Ask PM if not sure on contract conditions
- Motivate, train and mentor crews. Delegate work but check up on it. Write up if required
- Timesheet completion and in on time. DEWS
- Daily detailed site specific note taking
- Book subs ahead of time, including minor subs eg testing, layout, etc. Request assistance if needed
- Book inspectors
Divide tasks with crew foremen if working on one site. The Senior Foreman generally takes over responsibility for:
- Truck, gravel, spoil, and material deliveries ordering
- Should know how much gravel needed
- Layout, testing, subs, and inspections
- Assign person to review QC forms if required
- Advising Project Manager
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