Millwright General Foreman - Local

JR Merit, Inc. was founded in 1997 on the belief that “merit”—the quality of being good and worthy—was something worth working for. Today, we are recognized as one of the highest-value industrial and mechanical construction contractors in the marketplace for complex infrastructure and critical plant processes. We take pride in being a union shop with a passion for surpassing client expectations.

We're growing! JR Merit offers an exciting opportunity to develop and expand your career by supporting projects in highly unique and technical industries. If you want to have a voice, influence our continued growth, and work collaboratively as a team to find innovative solutions to our clients’ construction challenges, we want to get to know you.

The General Foreman will be responsible for ensuring that all projects are completed safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. This role requires exceptional leadership, project management skills, and a deep understanding of construction processes and safety regulations.

• Provide overall supervision and guidance to multiple foremen and their crews, ensuring effective team performance and adherence to project safety, quality, and schedule requirements.

• Lead the implementation of safety protocols and conduct regular site inspections to ensure a safe, compliant work environment for JR Merit crews and subcontractors.
• Support the development and execution of Site‑Specific Safety Plans for each project.
• Maintain clean, organized, and compliant work areas, including trailers, gang boxes, conexes, and equipment.
• Implement & enforce quality control measures to ensure all work meets project specifications, codes, and industry standards.
• Ensure timely completion of all required equipment and tool inspections (daily, weekly, monthly).
• Lead Flex & Stretch sessions, PTP/JSA, and site safety audits.

• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and superintendents to align resources and schedules.
• Allocate labor, materials, and equipment to optimize productivity and efficiency.
• Develop project‑specific work packages, including measurable productivity and labor tracking components.

• Maintain detailed daily logs of work progress, timesheets, material usage, and incidents.
• Serve as a liaison between union crews and management, addressing and resolving issues promptly and professionally.
• Provide regular updates and reports to senior project management.

• Mentor and coach foremen and crew members on best practices, techniques, and safety.
• Foster a learning environment to support team development and career growth.
• Promptly address and resolve on‑site issues or personnel conflicts.
• Notify management of at‑risk behaviors and participate in joint disciplinary action when necessary.

• Monitor job costs and resource utilization to stay within budget.
• Identify and recommend cost‑saving opportunities while maintaining quality, safety, and union standards.

• Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal construction regulations and safety standards.
• Stay up to date with evolving codes, regulations, and legal requirements impacting the construction industry.

• 7–10 years of construction experience, with at least 5 years in a supervisory or Foreman role.
• Must have senior‑level experience in industrial construction and a deep understanding of the millwright trade.
• Proven leadership and team management abilities, with a strong track record of supervising crews and delivering successful outcomes.
• Must belong to or be eligible to join Local 96 Union.

• Proficient with construction management software and tools, as well as interpreting blueprints, schematics, and construction plans.
• Strong organizational and project management skills, capable of managing multiple priorities on fast‑paced job sites.
• Ability to plan, lay out, and perform all types of mechanical equipment setting and maintenance work in alignment with applicable plans,…