Pipefitter General Foreman

Essential Skills

include the following (Other duties may be assigned)

• Must have sound knowledge of your trade profession, and general knowledge and/or experience in other mechanical or plumbing trades.
• Must have sound knowledge of OSHA requirements as they apply to construction.
• Good organizational skills
• Ability to communicate with a diverse range of people in the field, including fellow employees, other trades, general contractors’ positions and Sub-Tier Subcontractors of Comfort Systems USA SW.
• Ability to understand the field requirements of the industry.
• Excellent troubleshooting skills.

Include the following (Other duties may be assigned)

• Promote CSUSASW Safety Culture
• Continually stress team approach
• Help the foreman to generate an accurate 3 week look ahead and hold team accountable to that look-ahead
• Manage manpower performance, productivity, and pre-planning
• Manage the proper ratio of apprentices to journeyman on all your projects
• Manage all Comfort Systems USA SW subcontractors field productivity
• Look to find new talent to build the best teams possible
• Create professional field teams through comprehensive training
• Attend head start, constructability, 25%, 50%, 75% and close out meetings for all team projects and bring constructive ideas to share with project team
• Assure trade specific field foreman are attending and participating in head start, constructability, 25%, 50%, 75% and close out meetings
• Work with trade supers to assure foreman selection is based on best fit for specific projects
• Assure trade foremen are participating in BIM/VDC process from beginning to completion
• Verify pertinent information for each project is turned over to field teams. If not, address with project manager on missing or delinquent items
• Attend weekly staff meetings as much as possible, with minimum 2x per week for each active project for your team
• Attend all trade specific foreman meetings and quarterly foremen meetings
• Visit as many projects as possible weekly while taking time to discuss with foreman: productivity, review job cost reports, proper safety practices, quality installation, manpower needs, scheduling
• Confirm foreman completely understand the entire process used for CDR entry
• Confirm superintendents have set up project teams upon award of new project and before manning job
• Confirm all CDR time is checked for accuracy and verified in Coins for payroll entry
• Collaborate with project managers, trade supers and Manufacturing to confirm we have exhausted all venues for prefab before any material is delivered to site
• Review with project managers and trade supers to get long lead items and items needing prefabrication or kitting ordered early to meet project schedule
• Communicate with project managers on any unresolved project issues or potential delays
• Document deficiencies, delays, conflicts, etc. and bring to the attention of project leaders and any items requiring GC involvement will be communicated by the project leader
• Model and cultivate a culture of accountability in the entire field (5-Star Accountability)
• Address any issues for resolution with GC. If no resolution can be reached in field bring to Project Executive and/or Director of Project Management
• Act as liaison between General Contractor and CSSW to maintain and/or build relationships daily
• Hold foreman accountable for attending monthly trade foreman meetings
• Work with the AVP of Construction to have productive all-foreman meetings quarterly
• Seek out training opportunities for trade foremen and lead personnel. Identify and report to AVP of potential individuals to be considered for foreman positions
• Seek out new tools and systems to increase productivity
• Give feedback on annual reviews of all field employees that were on your team s projects
• Hold field leaders accountable for completing safety audits, 3-week look ahead as well as a daily task plan
• Confirm these reports are sent into coordinators for entry into PM software
• Be present for any safety violation meetings on your teams  projects
• Perform or confirm write ups are done to hold field employees accountable for safety, attendance, and/or any violations of the employee handbook. Follow up with employee with counseling. Follow HR procedures if termination is required.
• Work with trade supers to band all foremen and workers, quarterly
• Assist or perform in potential employee interviews for your PM team to see if they are the right fit
• Collaborate with project managers to review man hours and materials expensed on a project and formulate a plan for recovery
• Stress importance of continual improvement through training and hiring practices
• Meet with Field Superintendents once a week to discuss successes and issues needing resolution