Foreman, Trades ​/ Skilled Labor, Construction Labor ​/ Trades

Job Description

TITLE: Foreman

JOB SUMMARY: A Foreman provides day to day supervision of on-site construction activities, usually on one jobsite a time. A Foreman leads field staff and subcontracted labor, creates daily and weekly objectives or game plans, and ensures Wolf Construction satisfies contracted scope of work. A Foreman represents Wolf Construction in the field to customers, subcontractors, vendors, employees, and other trades.

• Reports to:
  
  Chief Operations Officer, Director of Field Personnel, and Superintendents
• Direct Reports:
  Crew Leads, Carpenters, and Laborers

• Estimated Manhours vs. Actual Manhours
• Estimated Equipment Costs vs. Actual Equipment Costs
• Builds positive and harmonious working relationships within operations team

• Production / Production Management
• Planning / Scheduling
• Layout
• Team Work
• Quality Assurance

• Provides knowledge and expertise of the scope of work to operations staff and subcontractors
• Provides leadership and decision making to on-site Wolf employees and/or sub crews that directly impacts and influences overall project performance (Schedule, man hours, and budget)
• Actively works with tool bags on completing Wolf scope of work and would be considered an expert at their craft
• Coordinates work activities with the customer’s operations staff and other trades
• Completes, or oversees the completion of punch lists and inspection reports on a routine basis using Procore software and app
• Submits daily logs on Procore software and app
• Completes PLAATS lists on weekly basis
• Works with Superintendent to complete change orders and gather signatures from customers
• Holds Wolf Employees accountable to their performance requirements: being on time, staying productive, quality of work, team atmosphere, etc.
• Works with Superintendents to update progress, complete pay apps, and account for change orders or deviations from original scope of work
• Represents Wolf Construction at jobsite meetings
• Enforces safety guidelines on jobsites as set forth by Wolf Construction
• Enforces all Wolf Construction policies and procedures to employees and subs
• Serves as a competent person based on OSHA definitions
• Assists in the training of crew leads, carpenters, and laborers
• Provides basic service, fluid checks, fueling, and daily checks of forklifts
• Responsible for the care and treatment of Wolf Construction tools and equipment

• Able to read and understand blueprints, drawings, specifications, and layouts
• Ability to use hand tools such as hammer, cat’s paw, pry bar, speed square, utility knife, and chalk line
• Ability to read tape measure to the nearest inch, half inch, quarter inch, and one-eighth inch marks (one-sixteenth and thirty-second inch marks for trim carpenters)
• Ability to climb ladders, both extension and step
• Able to work from heights, such as scaffolding, forklifts equipped with baskets, and on multiple story buildings
• Able to perform basic construction, demolition, and cleanup
• Holds OSHA 10 Certification
• Holds HAZCOM Certification
• Holds Forklift Operator Certification
• Holds Aerial Boom Certification
• Holds Powder Actuated Certification
• First Aid / CPR Certification
• Blood Bourne Pathogen Certification

• Able to square up, layout, and detail a building for crews to build on
• Ability to use and teach how to proficiently use framing nail gun, worm-drive saw, reciprocating saw (sawzall), and hammer drill
• Ability to install and teach how to proficiently install windows and doors
• Ability to locate, install, and teach how to install a hold down
• Ability to layout and install stair stringers and landings
• Ability to layout and install bulkheads

• Assigned company vehicle and fuel card (allocated for work use and reasonable amount of personal use)
• Company provided cell phone or reimbursement
• Needs approval to take tools from tool cage
• Authorized to make purchases with pre-approval from supervisor
• Authorized to schedule material deliveries

• 95% of time is spent working at job sites. Some driving is required. Valid driver's license is required.
• Environmental /Sensory:
  The Foreman must work…