Carpenter

Boyd Jones Construction•Sioux City, IA

About The Position

Boyd Jones is a construction services company working across commercial, community, education, government, healthcare, housing, industrial, and mission-critical sectors. The Construction Foreman coordinates assigned construction activities and oversees field personnel to complete tasks on schedule and within budget, while maintaining high quality and excellent safety practices. The role may also include trades work and self-perform work. It reports to the Project Manager and/or Project Superintendent.

Requirements

At least 5 years of successful construction experience.
Ability to comprehend plans and specifications, sequence and schedule on-site work, and maintain quality control standards.
Ability to analyze problems and make timely, sound decisions based on objectives, risks, costs, and implications.
Ability to coordinate and supervise workers and, at times, subcontractors.
Strong oral and written communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to document technical issues accurately in correspondence and reports.
Ability to perform physical activities including climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials.
Ability to use hands and arms to handle, install, position, and move materials and manipulate objects.
Ability to lift 35–40 pounds consistently and 70 pounds occasionally with assistance, using proper lifting techniques.
Ability to stand for long periods; approximately 95–100% of the job is spent standing.
Ability to travel to job sites as required.

Responsibilities

Coordinate construction work according to priorities and plans.
Direct field personnel and, at times, subcontractors to complete project tasks on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with plans and specifications.
Understand plans and specifications and identify issues requiring clarification.
Track daily time and production for assigned employees.
Produce schedules and daily goals and monitor crew attendance.
Allocate general and daily responsibilities.
Supervise and train workers.
Ensure safety precautions and quality standards are met.
Supervise the use of, and at times operate, machinery and equipment.
Resolve problems as they arise.
Report progress to managers.
Perform other duties as required or assigned, including self-perform work.