Construction Assistant Foreman

Requirements:

• 3+ years of professional hands-on construction skills including ownership of basic tool belt-type personal tools. Trade certifications preferred.
• Carpentry experience
• Strong leadership skills. Experience managing a construction crew preferred.
• Commercial job site experience and knowledge of OSHA regulations.
• Excellent communication skills to be able to effectively and quickly communicate with Foreman, crew, and client
• An eye for craftsmanship. Ability to put visual elements in words and provide feedback to craftsmen.
• Excellent organizational skills. Ability to manage daily reports, schedules, expense tracking, and payroll reporting.
• Ability and desire to lead a traveling and working lifestyle with varying work schedules including weekends
• Ability to lift 80 lbs and work on your feet for 10 hours per day
• Valid Driver’s license

Responsibilities:

Master the specialty skills and processes used and be able to train others:

• Blueprint reading and layout
• Welding using the SMAW (stick welding) process
• Use of personal protective equipment and rope access systems
• Panel installation and finish carpentry
• Shotcrete application and rock carving (preferred)
• Various hardware and general construction skills
• Operation of jobsite equipment including forklift, scissor lift, boom lift
• Solid knowledge of fasteners

Project Planning

• Forward thinking experienced construction professional dedicated to planning ahead, anticipating construction conflicts and resolving issues before they become critical.
• Review plans and design with Foreman
• Review sequence of construction, special details, special material or finishes and terminations to adjacent work or structures
• Work with Foreman to maintain and adhere to project schedule
• Work with Foreman to develop and implement safety plans
• Participate in packing list review and job site inventory to ensure all necessary materials and tools are delivered to the job site

Project Installation

• Participate in daily morning meeting with Foreman to organize workflow and sequencing
• Manage and supervise second shift or night work
• Manage and supervise modular or small custom construction projects

Team Management

• Direct crew activities as required by Foreman
• Ensure the safety of workers and equipment
• Motivate and develop construction team members
• Communicate issues to Foreman and work together on solutions before they become critical.

Client and Jobsite Relations

• Act as the primary point of client contact in the absence of the Foreman
• Manage the crew’s interaction with other trades in the absence of the Foreman

Process Improvement

• Provide recommendations to improve installation process, saving money and time
• Participate in project debriefs with Project Management. Share knowledge gained from each project to be applied to future installations

Perform other duties as assigned

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