Foreman

Reed and Reed
US - New Hampshire - Alton
December 11, 2024
Construction

Foreman (Full Time)

Location: Maine, New Hampshire

The Foreman is responsible for managing a crew and for the successful completion of specific construction activities. The Foreman leads and establishes good relationships with all crew members, superintendents, and other field personnel. This individuals role is to support the General Foreman or the Project Superintendent in the planning and execution of our labor, equipment, and materials that go into the construction.

Qualifications and Essential Skills

Professional

Experience supervising self-perform labor crews in specific tasks (e. g. carpentry, concrete forms, concrete placement, welding, pile driving, cofferdams, structural steel, heavy lifting, and/or wind turbine erection)

Able to supervise a crew up to eight members

* Good communication skills with the ability to manage and positively motivate a crew

* Possess problem solving skills, a strong work ethic, and a positive attitude

* Willing to work on jobsite as a working foreman

* Exhibit good leadership skills

Technical

* Read and understand drawings

* Ability to read and write

* Understand basics, logic, and sequencing of putting work in place

* Ability to lay out work from given points

* Knowledge in various construction methods and the proper use of construction equipment

* Minimum of OSHA 30 hour training course

* CPR and first aid trained

* Certifications as a Qualified Signal Person and a Qualified Rigger

* Possess valid drivers license

Experience

* Field construction experience in various construction methods

* High School diploma or GED equivalent with 3-7 years of progressiveconstruction experience

* Demonstrate a history of safe work practices

Responsibilities

Construction Administration

Plan work activities on a daily basis; able to look and plan ahead

Plan, work, and coordinate with other foremen and the Project Superintendent

Productively lead a crew to complete specific tasks

Responsible for quality assurance related to specific activities

Lead by example regarding Company policies (e. g. be on site 15-30 minutes prior to start-up; set timeliness of breaks (lunch and coffee); and no unexcused absences)

Maintain neat, orderly work areas that are safe and secure

Personnel

Supervise, work with, and positively motivate crew members

Explain and demonstrate procedures of work to employees

Materials

Communicate material requirements to the General Foreman or Project Superintendent in a timely manner

Assist in receiving, inspecting and properly storing all site deliveries

Equipment

Assist coordinating equipment maintenance and repairs on project

Communicate equipment requirements to the General Foreman or Project Superintendent in a timely manner

Help ensure that equipment is used properly and safely, and operated by qualified personnel

Safety

Enforce job site safety with crew members

Work with General Foreman and Project Superintendent to communicate and implement the project safety plan

Fill out daily JSA forms and participate in communicating specific safety focus activities to their crews

Able to participate in safety meetings as required by the Project Superintendent

This is a safety sensitive function

Physical Requirements:

Lift and carry up to 100 pounds of tools or construction materials occasionally and up to 50 pounds frequently.

Manipulate both large and small hand tools.

Use arms and hands to reach for, handle and manipulate objects

Must be in good physical condition with the ability to bend, twist, squat frequently.

Must be able to stand or walk for long periods

Must be able to stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl and see (naturally or with correction)

Must be able to climb and pull his/her own body weight plus equipment up a 300 vertical tower as required.

Climb ladders and steps frequently and climb up to 300 when working on wind sites.

Must be comfortable climbing and working at heights.

Must be willing to work nights and weekends when required.

A Veteran Friendly, Equal Opportunity Employer

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