Construction Crew Foreman

Morton Buildings Careers•Kearney, NE

About The Position

The Construction Crew Foreman creates and leads a team that builds quality, profitable projects while providing customers with a positive construction experience. The Foreman establishes a safe, organized, productive work environment and supports employee training, development, and accountability. The role includes coordinating project work, managing schedules and resources, communicating with customers, and completing projects on time and within budget while meeting Morton Buildings' quality standards. The position requires 20% travel, including overnight travel that may last up to two weeks at a time. Salary is $36.00 to $39.00 per hour based on experience, plus bonus potential.

Requirements

Minimum of 3 years of leadership or management experience in the building construction industry.
OSHA 10-hour, Equipment Operation, and Competent Person certifications.
Valid Class A CDL license.
Able to meet standard lifting requirements of 50 pounds and occasional lifting up to 100 pounds.
Able to safely and effectively operate construction hand tools and specialized equipment.
Able to work in a physically demanding environment and at various heights.
Able to adapt to a flexible work schedule and work in various types of weather.
Ability to produce quality work and work efficiently.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Established organizational and planning skills.
Ability to measure human productivity and improve effectiveness.
Ability to identify and carry out training and development needs for the immediate team.
Ability to embrace accountability and ownership.
Able to travel 20%, including overnight trips possibly lasting up to two weeks at a time.

Responsibilities

Provide professional leadership by creating a safe, organized, productive, and enjoyable work environment, treating employees and customers with dignity and respect.
Ensure crew members, including new hires, are fully trained and follow safety and construction procedures.
Coordinate with the Area Crew Supervisor on ongoing crew training and retraining using construction and training manuals and best building practices.
Communicate with customers about contractual aspects of projects.
Organize work assignments to help crew members succeed and use their skills to support training and growth.
Maximize crew efficiency and complete repairs and projects on time, within budget, and to Morton quality standards.
Lead by example and ensure crew employees cooperate with timely starts and stops.
Plan daily work by reviewing assignments, communicating expected progress, reviewing safety and training items, and discussing job performance.
Provide project management, including reading plans, scheduling, coordinating suppliers and subcontractors, and completing projects.
Participate in interviewing, hiring, and integrating new employees.
Recommend employee promotions, demotions, and wage adjustments.
Understand and enforce company safety, construction, and corporate policies and procedures.
Complete required paperwork, including accurate time reporting, DOT driver's logs, vehicle mileage reports, and change orders.