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 when in the field, including but not limited to, fellow employees, other trades, general contractors' various positions and Sub-Tier Subcontractors of Comfort Systems USA SW, etc.

* Ability to understand the field requirements of the industry.

* Excellent troubleshooting skills.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

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 3 week look-a-head.

* Manage manpower performance, productivity, and pre-planning.

* Manage the proper ratio of apprentices to journeyman on all your projects.

* Manage all of 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 foreman 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 meeting 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 the following 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 supers 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.

* RFI's

* Change Orders

* Design Deficiencies

* ASI's

* Submittal delays etc.

* Document deficiencies, delays, conflicts, etc. and bring to the attention of project leaders and any items requiring GC involvement and/or notice will be sent 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 Direct 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. (What is meant by this line item?)

* Work with AVP of Construction to have productive all-foreman meetings quarterly.

* Seek out training opportunities for trade foreman 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 where on your teams' projects. (pipe, plumbing, and sheet metal are done a month apart)

* 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 employee handbook. Follow up with employee with counseling. Follow all HR procedures if termination is required.

* Work with trade supers to band all foreman 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. (Recognize 25% into project labor)

* Stress importance of continual improvement through training and hiring…