General Foreman Of Construction Laborers

GENERAL FOREMAN OF CONSTRUCTION LABORERS

Chicago Department of Aviation

Number of Positions: 1 (Additional vacancies possible pending budget approval)

Starting Salary: $55.79/hour

Location:

11601 W. Touhy Ave Bldg. 891, Chicago, IL 60666

Days:
Monday-Friday

Hours:

7:00 AM to 3:30 PM

THIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER SERVICE

Job Description:

The Chicago Department of Aviation is seeking a General Foreman of Construction Laborers to function as a second level supervisor, managing and directing the work of Foremen and their staff/crews of Construction Laborers engaged in performing physically demanding labor at construction, maintenance, and repair project sites of public facilities or in the public way.

• Direct large scale work operations in an infrastructure department, directly supervising a group of Foremen of Construction Laborers engaged in overseeing and monitoring the work of crews performing construction labor tasks
• Prepare manpower estimates of labor services needed for scheduled construction, maintenance, and repair projects, working with management personnel to meet department's objectives, priorities and performance measures
• Prepare work schedules, organize work crews and make work assignments to Foremen of Construction Laborers, ensuring the efficient use of manpower resources
• Authorize and approve the requisitioning of work materials, supplies and equipment to complete work projects
• Monitor and approve overtime
• Enforce safety requirements, inspecting work sites to ensure work crews follow established safety procedures and practices
• Work with Foremen to ensure work procedures and practices are in compliance with departmental, federal and state safety standards and regulations
• Ensure Laborers receive required training on proper and safe construction labor practices and procedures including pipe laying / installing pipe, operation of power tools, operation of forklift equipment, and trenching and excavation and OSHA safety and health standards
• Respond to major incidents or problems at work sites, coordinating work efforts with Foremen to ensure timely resolution of problems and minimal delay of work progress
• Work with management in developing and establishing performance measures, productivity and quality standard, and conducts field inspections to assess compliance with standards
• Maintain Laborer seniority list for overtime and acting up duties
• Respond to and resolve work related conflicts or problems with staff and enforce personnel rules
• Additional duties may be required for this position

• Five years of work experience as a construction laborer on construction, maintenance or repair projects, of which three years of work experience are in a supervisory role related to the responsibilities of the position
• A valid State of Illinois driver's license is required
• Positions in the Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) must pass a Ground Motor Vehicle Operating Regulation Basic Driving test administered by the CDA within six months of hire
• The candidate selected for hire must pass an airport background check and a Security Threat Assessment (STA)

• General office environment
• Exposure to outdoor weather conditions
• Exposure to hazardous conditions (e.g., construction sites, heavy machinery)

• Standard office equipment (e.g., cell phone, telephone, printer, photocopies, fax machine)
• Computers and peripheral equipment (e.g., personal computer, computer terminals, email)
• Personal protective equipment (e.g., hard hat, shoes, glasses, gloves, safety vest)

• Ability to stand, walk and bend for extended or continuous periods of time
• Ability to access multi-level facilities

Applicants must complete an interview. The interviewed candidate(s) possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position will be selected.

The candidate selected for hire must pass an airport background check and a Security Threat Assessment (STA). Applicants must also complete relevant background checks and security assessments as required.

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The City of Chicago is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Military Friendly, and Fair Chance Employer.