Aptitude Foreman (Union)- Bowling Green, OH

J.E. Dunn Construction Group Inc P•Houston, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Aptitude Foreman (Union) will support integrated technology system activities (installation, testing, and maintenance) on a job site, ensuring that the planned work is performed efficiently and effectively by the crew. This position will be responsible for completing tasks personally and supervising a crew as a working foreman. All activities will be performed in support of the strategy, vision, and values of JE Dunn. Autonomy & Decision Making: Makes decisions on routine matters, provides recommendations to supervisor and refers all exceptions to supervisor. Career Path: Aptitude Superintendent 1

Requirements

Ability to perform work accurately and completely, and in a timely manner
Effective Communication skills, verbal and written
Ability to apply Lean process and philosophy
Knowledge of specific trades and scopes of work
Proficiency in MS Office and other computer applications
Proficiency with termination tools and inspection scopes
Understanding of MPO trunks and high-density systems
Proficient with OTDR, OLTS, and inspection tools
Demonstrated ability to manage multi-system integration projects
Basic understanding of principles of layout and construction math
Ability to complete assigned duties with minimal guidance
Ability to provide excellent customer service
Ability to build relationships and collaborate within a team, both internally and externally
High School Diploma or GED (Preferred)
Apprentice and/or Vocational/Technical/Trade training (Preferred)
In lieu of the above requirements, equivalent relevant experience will be considered.
3+ years’ experience in cable installation, testing and/or maintenance, with a preference for experience in a data center environment (Preferred)
2+ years’ experience supervising construction or fiber cable installation (Preferred)

Nice To Haves

BICSI, NICET, or manufacturer certifications preferred

Responsibilities

Learns and actively participates in all aspects of the company’s safety culture by demonstrating commitment to an injury free environment through individual actions and mentoring others
Works with tools to complete specific assigned tasks on a project
Tracks and reports units and labor hours, including filling out and submitting timecards
Maintains proper care and the appropriate number of tools and equipment necessary to support productions specific to a project
Leads and monitors safety and security procedures within the crew
Documents key information such as activities, productions and crew sizes
Communicates with suppliers and coordinates delivery of supplies to jobsite
Understands and maintains established quality levels associated with duties
Coordinates other trade work associated with the assigned scope of work
Participates in all safety activities such as tool box talks, job hazard analysis, job site analysis and SIMS (Site Information Management System) reporting
Reads and understands plans, specifications, shop drawings and coordination drawings
Provides on-the-job guidance and willingly shares subject matter expertise in order to support team member learning and development
Coordinates inspections for assigned scope of work
Manages subcontractor crews for portions of projects or a small project
Creates, communicates, monitors and achieves crew production goals
Coordinates work for larger crews and/or other trade foremen
Coordinates preplanning activities for project components such as schedule, materials, meetings and manpower
Creates and implements safety plans and ensures compliance through use of training, tool box talks and communication with safety representatives
Controls costs in production units through understanding multiple variables, such as the project management system, task specific reports, production and costs for assigned responsibilities
Supports project quality assurance/quality control planning to ensure quality for assigned tasks
Applies and leads Lean principles and practices on the jobsite such as daily stand-up meetings, pull planning, etc.