Ironworker General Foreman

Ironworker General Foreman

The Ironworker General Foreman will direct and supervise a crew in planning, lay-out, installation and alignment all in accordance with all: plans, specifications, tolerances, industry standards and codes. Plan and coordinate the efforts of the journeyman and craftsmen under his/her supervision and motivate the crew to accomplish the work safely, productively, correctly, and efficiently. Work with or supervise other crafts at levels appropriate to training and skills as requested by project supervision.

Essential Job Functions:

• Identify safety hazards employees may be subject to and take all necessary corrective action to eliminate or minimize hazards.
• Understand and respond appropriately to all safety hazards and warning devices.
• Understand and implement lockout/tag out procedures in a safe manner.
• Understand, train, and implement 100% tie off/fall protection.
• Basic understanding of the Mastec Safety Manual and policies, which include Fall protection, confined space, LOTO, and trenching.
• Ensure daily equipment inspections are performed by your crew on all equipment that is being used that day.
• Follow the Mastec planning/JSA process for your crew. Review and provide feedback and training for the crew.
• Support/perform additional safety practices:
  Supervisor audits, Craft observations, SLT meetings if requested.
• Report ALL safety events and near misses to your supervisor.
• Read, understand, and follow contract plans and specifications. Have a general understanding of the specific codes related to their discipline.
• Inspect subordinate's/crews work for compliance with the contract plans and specifications, point out deficiencies, explain and take any corrective action needed.
• Ensure through personal inspections that correct construction procedures are followed and work is in compliance with the plans and specifications. Ensure that your crew is qualified to perform their work and have the appropriate certifications/license to perform their work.
• Produce quality work, meeting requirements of plans, specifications, and industry standards.
• Complete and submit complete quality paperwork and system signs offs.
• Understand your assigned work and budgets and meet or beat the budgeted man-hours.
• Conduct effective Gang box meetings, assign/align the performance goals for your crew and ensure they are "tools on" and working within 20-25 minutes of the start time. 10-15 minutes with the Foreman and 10 minutes in the work area filling out the JSA.
• Examine/inspect field conditions and identify problems, inaccuracies, and cost saving measures that arise or that may be encountered. Take corrective actions as needed in any of these areas.
• Follow the Mastec planning process, for your current level; 1week look ahead, daily goal cards, JSAs and task planning.
• Perform other job specific duties and have a basic understanding of the scheduling, material control and Productivity tracking systems.
• Be able to perform all the essential functions of craft workers under his/her supervision.
• Perform and lead task planning sessions to safely and efficiently carry out all aspects of that work assigned.
• Listen to other employee's and supervisor's suggestions, complaints, problems, safety concerns and recommendations, evaluate each, then devise and implement a plan of action based on that evaluation.
• Plan and communicate with the warehouse and Superintendent to assure that an adequate supply of tools, materials and equipment are available for your upcoming work prior to the work being started.
• Gain a complete understanding of the scope of work and the related parts of the project. Develop a thorough understanding of the project plans, specifications, and schedules as they relate to that portion of the work assigned.
• Conduct gang box meetings and communicate safety concerns, work scope, plans and schedules to the leadmen and crews. The meeting is to follow the completed Daily goal card for your crew.
• Provide on-the-job training to those individuals under his/her supervision.
• Understand and know applicable employee laws and follow Mastec HR policies.
• Complete performance reviews of journeyman and craft workers.
• Review JSAs daily and provide coaching to the assigned crew.
• Be motivated and work productively and maintain a good attitude toward work, and internal and external personnel.
• Perform all other job-related duties as requested by supervisor.
• Weekly preparation of the 1-week schedule, as communicated from the superintendents 3-week/6-week schedule.
• Review crew's timecards for correct hours and phase coding.

Education and Work Experience Requirements:

• 4+ years related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience
• NCCER Certification/License (preferred)
• Minimum 3 years of experience in supervisory role

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

• Be knowledgeable of MIC Health and Safety programs and project specific regulations.
• When on-site, actively participate in daily toolbox meetings with…