Lead Millwright​/Foreman

Lead Millwright / Foreman

Location:

West Fargo, North Dakota Company:
Gateway Buildings/Custom Agri Systems

The Foreman will oversee and coordinate various construction projects from start to finish, ensuring that schedules and budgets are followed.

• Provides leadership in initial planning stage by collaborating with clients, architects, engineers, or other involved parties; develops detailed description of jobs and materials necessary to complete project.

• Schedules and coordinates projects in logical steps and budgets the time necessary to meet each deadline.

• Ensures adherence to the budget and, when unexpected complications or issues arise, makes quick and necessary adjustments.

• Plans, coordinates, organizes, oversees, and directs activities regarding the construction and maintenance of assigned structures, facilities, and systems.

• Ensures safety standards and guidelines are followed on the jobsite and that all safety codes are met in construction.

• Adheres to contract negotiations, revisions, and additions and adherence by all parties.

• Collaborates with clients, supervisory staff, contractors, and design professionals to discuss and resolve problems, including work procedures, complaints, and construction or design issues.

• Manages and leads actions that are necessary due to delays, bad weather, or emergencies at construction sites.

• Develops and maintains good working relationships with a variety of people, including owners, managers, designers, supervisors, tradespersons, and craft workers.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

• Thorough understanding of contracts, plans, specifications, and regulations.

• Ability to remain flexible and efficient in a fast-paced environment.

• Ability to make intelligent and quick decisions, working well under pressure, and when faced with unexpected occurrences or delays.

• Ability to effectively multitask while analyzing and solving problems.

• Thorough understanding of engineering, architectural, and other construction drawings.

• Ability to speak Spanish preferred.

• At least five years of construction experience required.

• Construction Manager certification by the American Institute of Constructors or Construction Management Association of America preferred.

• Must be able to traverse and inspect all areas of jobsite in all types of weather; this may include walking, climbing, reaching, bending, crawling, or stretching.

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at a time.

• May require travel.

• Exposure to characteristic construction site dangers.

• Must be on-call to address delays, emergencies, bad weather, and other issues at the jobsite.

• Competitive compensation plus profit sharing

• Matching 401k

• Paid holidays and PTO within 90 days

• Health, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability

• Tuition reimbursement

• On-job training