Civil Foreman

Wood Group•Freeport, TX

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Wood is currently recruiting for a Civil Foreman with experience in the construction industry to work in Freeport, TX. Authorization to work lawfully in the US without sponsorship from Wood is required.

Requirements

Journeyman level experience in at least one craft.
Valid DL and a Heavy Equipment Operator.
Familiarity with customers’ requirements regarding safety policies, work requirements, required training for employees, reporting procedures, and specifications with regards to plant engineering design and equipment.
Two to five years of experience as a Craft Foreman or similar supervisory position.
Time Management – Managing one’s own time and the time of others.
Coordination – Adjusting actions in relation to others’ actions.
Instructing – Teaching others how to perform tasks.
Judgment and Decision Making – Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
Active Listening – Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Good working knowledge of company policies, safety requirements, the correct method of paper flow, and the correct forms to use for each procedure.
Good working knowledge of the importance of the correct time sheet hours and handling.
Good working knowledge of the correct procedure for use and care of company tools and equipment.
Familiarity with O.S.H.A. and all other federal, state and local regulations.

Nice To Haves

Attended and successfully completed the company sponsored classes on OSHA 30-hour class.
Capable of scheduling and planning work which will require very close attention to detail with regards to manpower and equipment requirements.

Responsibilities

Manage, supervise and coordinate an entire job dealing with all of the various crafts that are present on the job site, including the technical, safety, and human relations aspects of employment.
Identify safety problems and correct them promptly.
Be aware of the company and the customers’ requirements and conditions under which they shall work.
Communicate with other craftsmen so work can be scheduled, and a good work flow can be maintained.
Make an onsite inspection of each job site prior to the issuance of a permit for safety concerns.
Instruct workers in any of the new procedures, new materials to be used, conduct safety meetings, maintain a good line of communication with the employees.
Work with the customers in a professional manner and assist the customer when necessary.
Train workers in construction methods, operation of equipment, safety procedures, and company policies.
Read specifications such as blueprints to determine construction requirements and to plan procedures.
Confer with managerial and technical personnel, other departments, and contractors in order to resolve problems and coordinate activities.