General Foreman- Plumbing and Piping

General Foreman
- Plumbing and Piping

Mechanical Service, Field Operations

Schertz, TX

* * Full-Time/Regular

Position Summary

Schedule, coordinate, supervise, provide leadership, and ensure the safety and productivity of a small work crew. May act as management liaison and/or designated client contact.

Position Details

* Facilitate a safe work culture.

* Ensure crew members adhere to the standards for safe working conditions and are fit for work each day.

* Conduct weekly "toolbox" talks.

* Provide answers to technical safety questions or seek answers from a competent authority.

* Participate in safety/incident investigations and reviews.

* Complete incidents and other safety reports within appropriate timeframe.

* Ensure the work area is consistently clean, safe, and organized.

* Ensure new crew members are oriented to the job.

* Assess the competency and capability of each crew member. Establish benchmarks to ensure that each meets the required levels of quality and productivity.

* Assign individual and crew tasks.

* Coordinate on-the-job training for apprentices. Facilitate mentoring of apprentices by journeymen.

* Set and maintain work standards. Outline behavioral expectations to ensure crew morale and productivity remain positive.

* Promote, support, and facilitate teamwork.

* Perform related craftwork along with crew.

* Understand project plans and schedules. Ensure the crew's daily and weekly activities meet production goals.

* Identify and/or verify that all tools and materials required by the crew are available and complete.

* Identify needs and deficiencies in the plan/schedule and communicate these to the appropriate persons.

* Translate general work requirements into a prioritized plan for individual tasks and assignments.

* Review and adjust specific project activities and task schedules to meet established production schedules.

* Advise superintendent of equipment and material shortages.

* Work with the crew to overcome work challenges.

* Resolve or report any scheduling conflicts with other crews and contractors to the appropriate persons.

* Ensure that completed work meets standards. Recommend work processes that will improve productivity and product quality.

* Ensure the crew works to job specifications and follows the plans/blueprints.

* Inspect completed work and initiate timely resolutions to any problems.

* Prepare reports as required.

* Maintain foreman's log or diary.

* Ensure Task Hazard Analysis (THA) is performed and recorded daily at the start of the shift and before any tasks are performed.

* Assist superintendent with determining project production and work progress.

* Assist superintendent with completing quality reports.

* Maintain accurate, daily timekeeping records. Document late starts, early outs, and absences.

* Recommend personnel actions such as hiring, promotions and discipline.

* Perform additional assignments as requested/needed.

Qualifications

* Familiarity with other construction trades and crafts

* Knowledge and understanding of OSHA safety regulations as well as company safety policies and procedures

* Strong leadership and supervisory skills

* Strong oral and written communication skills

* Ability to solve problems and resolve conflicts

* Ability to manage differences and diversity at the workplace

* Strong planning and scheduling skills

* Ability to handle administrative duties of position, including completion of required documents

* Effective use of computers and other technology

* High school degree or equivalent

* 5+ years' experience as a qualified tradesperson

* OSHA-30 certification (if not currently certified, must be obtained within six (6) months from date of hire)

* An active Texas Journeyman Plumber license may be required for individuals performing and supervising work in this field.

* Employment is contingent upon active membership in the appropriate local trade union

Benefits

As a 100% employee-owned company, we are committed to supporting the well-being of our employees and their families.

For positions covered by a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), wages and benefits-including health and welfare, retirement, paid time off, and other provisions-are determined in accordance with…